Foong Cheng Leong | Articles
I am an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya and a registered trade mark, industrial designs and patent agent. I am also the author of the books, Compendium of Malaysian Intellectual Property Cases consisting of two (2) volumes, namely, trade marks and copyright and industrial designs, and Foong’s Malaysia Cyber, Electronic Evidence and Information Technology Law.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Let’s Get hIP in Kinabalu (7 June 2013)
I will be speaking at Kota Kinabalu on the topic “Introduction to Personal Data Protection Act 2010” on 7 June 2013. This event is jointly organised by the Malaysian Bar and Sabah Law Association.
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Bread & Kaya: Limited Liability Partnership: An alternative business structure
Limited Liability Partnership: An alternative business structure Foong Cheng Leong May 01, 2013 – With LLP, entrepreneurs have more options to choose the most preferred form of business vehicle – This would benefit small businesses (including startups), professionals groups and others Bread & Kaya by Foong Cheng Leong THIS month’s topic brings us to the…