Overview
The Personal Data Protection Acts (PDPA) across various Asia-Pacific jurisdictions establish comprehensive frameworks for the protection of personal data. While each jurisdiction has its specific requirements, they share common principles regarding data protection and privacy.
Key Requirements
- Consent Requirements: Clear and informed consent for data collection and processing
- Data Transfer Restrictions: Controls on cross-border data transfers
- Security Measures: Appropriate technical and organizational security measures
- Breach Notification: Timely reporting of data breaches
- Data Subject Rights: Rights to access, correct, and delete personal data
- Third-Party Management: Requirements for managing data processors and sub-processors
Jurisdictional Coverage
Singapore PDPA
- Enforced by: Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)
- Key focus: Consent, purpose limitation, and data protection obligations
Malaysia PDPA
- Enforced by: Personal Data Protection Department
- Key focus: Data user obligations and data subject rights
Thailand PDPA
- Enforced by: Personal Data Protection Committee
- Key focus: Data controller and processor obligations
Compliance Requirements
- Implementation of data protection policies and procedures
- Appointment of Data Protection Officers (where required)
- Regular privacy impact assessments
- Maintenance of data processing records
- Employee training on data protection
