Foong Cheng Leong

Author: FCL

  • Netizens v the Government

    2012 saw the intensified battle between netizens and the authorities. The former desires protection of their right to freedom of expression and anonymity whereas the latter desires control and governance. Through this battle, the authorities introduced many new legislations to govern the use of internet. In July 2012, the Malaysian Government enforced s. 114A of…

  • Enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010

    On 9 July 2013, the Bar Council Intellectual Property Committee and myself paid a courtesy visit to the Personal Data Protection Department at Putrajaya. We were received by the Deputy Director General of Personal Data Protection Department, Dr. Zainal Abidin Bin Sait and his team. In the meeting, we have been informed that, among others,…

  • How to use the NewCLJ as your English – Malay dictionary

    My latest article was published by CLJ under the citation [2013] 1 LNS(A) xvii. Last year, I published an article titled “How to use CLJ as your English – Malay dictionary”. As explained by the title, it was a short guide on how to use CLJ”s website, www.cljlaw.com, to translate English words especially your legal…

  • Big NO to more social media control

    I was quoted by The Star in their article “Big NO to more social media control” on 14 June 2013. My opinion on the privacy is based on a South Korean case which held that a law requiring South Koreans to use their real names on Internet forums was unconstitutional. Big NO to more social…

  • Bread & Kaya: Using Facebook’s marks for your business

    Using Facebook’s marks for your business Foong Cheng Leong May 28, 2013 – To use a trademark (like a logo) legally, one must seek permission from the proprietor of the trademark – You can use Facebook’s trademarks without asking for express permission provided you satisfy its brand guidelines Bread & Kaya by Foong Cheng Leong…

  • BFM Podcast: New Regulations for Online Shopping

    Online cheating and internet scams are on the rise in Malaysia. In 2011, police figures showed a total of 1,879 online cheating cases, compared to 551 in 2009. New regulations are being implemented in July 2013 to help protect shoppers from being cheated, and Sharmila Sekaran and Mr. Foong Cheng Leong from Loyarburok talk to…

  • Enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010

    The Malaysian Reserve reported that no date has been set for the enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA). The newly appointed Communication and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek stated that the PDPA will be enforced as soon as possible. However, he declined to be more specific as to the exact…

  • The 5th theatre of war

    I was quoted by Prakash in an article published on Free Malaysia Today on 14 April 2013. The 5th theatre of war April 14, 2013 The key to preventing such massive debilitating attacks is to ensure nations have what is called Cyber Intelligence and Response Technology (CIRT) technology. By Prakash Cyber attacks, similar to the…

  • Global Information Governance Summit (GIGS 2013)

    I will be speaking at the Global Information Governance Summit (GIGS 2013) on the topic “Data Protection concerns in Social Media”. Click on image for larger view Download the brochure here. Note: Fee is now RM100 per delegate and RM50 for students.

  • Singapore launches the Personal Data Protection Commission & Do Not Call Registry Public Consultation Paper

    On 15 May 2013, Singapore Communications and Information Minister Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim announced the launch of the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (Commission). The Minister also announced that the Singapore Do Not Call (‘DNC’) Registry will come into effect on 2 January 2014 and the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 will come into full…