Personal data protection is increasingly gaining its popularity and legal recognition in many jurisdictions around the world including Malaysia. In June 2010, the Malaysian Parliament finally enacted the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 ('PDPA'), after a long wait of more than 10 years since the ...
The enforcement of Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010 has been delayed by more than a year but two industry experts believe that the legislation governing the handling of digital data in the country will come into force by year-end. PDPA: Businesses have responsibilities and...
Thailand Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is very similar to EU's GDPR, and is the first comprehensive data protection in the country.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad (“MSM”) is on exercise in complying with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”) is an Act that is passed by the Malaysian government to regulate the processing of personal data in a commercial transaction. To comp...
This privacy notice for personal data (“Personal Data Privacy Notice”) is issued to all our valued customers and guests of Ikano Handel Sdn Bhd (“IKEA”, “us”, “we”, “our” or “ours”), pursuant to the statutory requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”)...
The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) does not apply to Federal and State Governments; non-commercial transactions; personal, family and household affairs; credit reference agencies; personal data processed outside of Malaysia (unless the data is intended to be further processed in Malaysia).The ...
While it is commendable that the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (‘PDPA’) was finally passed by the Malaysian parliament after a long wait of a decade, the PDPA has received several criticisms due to its peculiar limitations. This chapter addresses many of these limitations and draws comparat...
On 15 November 2013, the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) came into force in Malaysia with the objective of protecting the personal data of individuals with respect to commercial transactions. Frequently asked questions: What is PDPA?
Three insurance bodies have launched a Code of Practice on Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which aims to boost consumer confidence in the integrity of the insurance and takaful industry.
Here's a comprehensive guide to the Singapore PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act). Do not miss the handy compliance checklist in the article.