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Maximizing Opportunities,

Addressing Fears on Big Data

Leong Keng Thai

Director General (Telecoms & Post),

InfoComm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA)

24 August 2015

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What is big data?

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Trends in Big data

Real time data capture

Volume of data generated

is set to increase

Cloud-based

processing

Deep learning

capabilities

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Smart Nation as a platform to leverage big

data in Singapore

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Smart Nation- Data availability

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MyConnectionSG Mobile App

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Possible Challenges faced by

Regulators

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Greater Demand for Mobile Spectrum -

Infocomm Usage & Accessibility on the Rise

Source: International Telecommunication Union

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Multi-pronged Approach to Address the

Demand for Mobile Spectrum

Timely Spectrum Allocation

Heterogeneous Networks

TV White Space

Optimising Spectrum

Usage

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Addressing fears on big data

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Existing Legislation/ Regulatory Frameworks

Secure Handling of Different Data Types

Technology Innovation

Data Governance Frameworks

Legitimate Use and Accountability

Privacy by Design

To build organisations’ accountability to individuals

Big Data Protection

Anonymisation

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New Challenges for Telecom Regulators

New service providers

• The industry is moving beyond traditional service providers. Over-the-top service providers e.g. WhatsApp and Internet giants e.g. Google have revolutionised the market

• IDA needs to consider potential issues such as net neutrality & zero rating

New technological developments

• There are also new technological developments such as Machine-to-Machine and Internet-of-Things, Blockchain, etc.

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