Tag: Malaysia data protection
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After newest data leak, lawyers say time for Putrajaya to give up PDPA immunity
I was asked by The Malay Mail to comment on the data breaches at Government agencies and what we should do regarding these breaches especially when the Federal and State Governments are exempted from the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA“). I said- Another lawyer, Foong Cheng Leong, pointed out that those responsible for previous…
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The other side of tech
I was asked by The Edge Malaysia to comment on the collection of personal data by the Malaysian Government, particularly, the data submitting by individuals in compliance with pandemic control related laws. I said- Currently, the PDPA [Personal Data Protection Act 2010] does not apply to the government. This should be addressed, adds Foong Cheng…
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Microsoft’s data centre region project needs data security laws
I was asked by The Malaysian Reserve to comment on MICROSOFT Corp’s US$1 billion (RM4 billion) investment to establish its first data centre region in Malaysia, particularly on the data security laws aspect. I said- Bar Council’s Information Technology and Cyber Laws Committee deputy chairman Foong Cheng Leong said new regulations should be introduced to…
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Leveraging Big Data
I was quoted in the May 2014 issue of Personal Money. Leveraging Big Data Personal Finance Written by Emily Chow and Sarah Voon of The Edge Malaysia Friday, 16 May 2014 00:00 UPLOADING photos on Facebook; making an ATM transaction; operating a machine in a factory; making a call from a handphone. On the surface,…
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Proposal Papers – Guideline on Compliance for Personal Data Protection Act and Guide on the Management of Employee Data Under Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010
The Malaysia Personal Data Protection Commissioner (Commissioner) has published two (2) proposal papers namely:- (1) Guideline on Compliance for Personal Data Protection Act [No 2/2013]; and (2) Guide on the Management of Employee Data Under Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010 [No 3/2013]. The Proposal Paper No 2/2014 sets out the proposed steps to be…
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Malaysia gazettes data protection act, effective immediately
I was quoted by ZDNet in their article “Malaysia gazettes data protection act, effective immediately“. Malaysia gazettes data protection act, effective immediately Summary: After almost a year delay, Malaysia finally gazettes its Personal Data Protection Act 2010 on Thursday and makes it effective Friday. Businesses have three months to comply and violation can result in…
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Data protection act gazetted, effective today
I was quoted by the Malay Mail in their report “Data protection act gazetted, effective today” on 15 November 2013. KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — The much awaited Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010 has finally been gazetted and will take effect today, with businesses given three months to comply with the new law and…
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Enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010
It is official. The Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”) will be in force on 15 November 2013. As expected, Tuan Abu Hassan bin Ismail is appointed as the Personal Data Protection Commissioner with effect from 15 November 2013. Data users now have 3 months to comply with the PDPA in respect of personal…
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Enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010
Notwithstanding of my earlier posting that the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) may be in force on 16 August 2013, there is still no notification on the Government Gazette officiating the date of enforcement. Sin Chew has also reported that the PDPA may be deferred.