David N. Alfred

David N. Alfred is a Director in the Corporate & Finance Department, Co-Head of Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity, and Co-Head and Programme Director of the Drew Data Protection & Cybersecurity Academy at Drew & Napier, specializing in Data Protection Law. His practice encompasses Artificial Intelligence and Digital Trust, ASEAN and global data protection law, data breach management and response, cybersecurity, and technology and telecommunications regulation.

David has over 25 years of experience advising on legal, public policy, and business aspects of the digital economy. He was the first Chief Counsel of Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) from 2013 to 2020 and has held director-level roles with the Infocomm Media Development Authority. He played a key role in the development of data protection laws in Singapore and Brunei Darussalam. He advises clients on data protection policies, cross-border data transfers, incident response and breach management, AI governance, and data-related contracts across sectors including e‑commerce, telecommunications, banking, insurance, healthcare, and government.

David holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, an LL.M and LL.B from the National University of Singapore, and a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of London. He is admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore and as a Solicitor in England and Wales (non‑practising). He is a Fellow of Information Privacy with CIPP/A, CIPM, and CIPT certifications from the IAPP, and has been recognised as a Senior Accredited Specialist in Data & Digital Economy Law by the Singapore Academy of Law.