Foong Cheng Leong

Tag: Covid-19 laws

Ways in which the Malaysian Court System has Adapted to the Challenges Posed by The Covid-19 Pandemic

I am happy to share an article I wrote with my former intern, Yew Pui Yi on the topic “Ways in which the Malaysian Court System has Adapted to the Challenges Posed by The Covid-19 Pandemic” published by the Journal of the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association.

June 26, 2023
Advisable for management bodies of high-rise residences to abide by act

I was asked by The Star to comment on whether the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) binds management bodies of high-rises from disclosing details about residents who contracted Covid-19. I said- Bar Council Intellectual Property Committee co-chairperson Foong Cheng Leong said it was unclear if management bodies were involved in the processing of personal…

April 13, 2021
Experts take dim view of Covid-19 ‘vaccine passport’ for Malaysians

I was asked by The Malay Mail to comment on the privacy aspect of a “vaccination passport”, a document (whether electronic or not) showing that a person had been vaccinated. I said- According to privacy lawyer Foong Cheng Leong, there could be privacy concerns with such a passport, depending on what data is collected and…

April 2, 2021
Don’t misuse private info in Covid-19 apps, Putrajaya urged

I was quoted by FreeMalaysiaToday regarding the collection of data by the Government through from people using official mobile application aimed at efforts to curb Covid-19. I said- A lawyer specialising in privacy laws has urged the government to regulate the collection of data from people using official apps for mobile phones aimed at efforts…

April 28, 2020