Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024
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Implemented on 15 November 2013, Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) establishes a legal framework to regulate commercial handling of personal data with the objective of protecting individual privacy rights by controlling how personal data is collected, used and disclosed.
On December 19, 2024, Malaysia’s Minister of Digital announced the phased commencement of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024. This significant update to the Malaysian PDPA will roll out in three stages: 1 January 2025, 1 April 2025, and 1 June 2025.
These changes substantially strengthen Malaysia’s data protection, aligning standards with international practices after a comprehensive multi-year review and July 2024 amendments. Key updates include mandatory Data Protection Officer (DPO) appointments, expanded sensitive personal data definitions, obligatory data breach notifications, and the removal of the whitelist system for cross-border data transfers.
Our PDPA compliance services:
- Gap analysis & roadmap development: Identify compliance gaps against PDPA’s 7 Principles and create a tailored implementation plan.
- Framework development: Design policies, roles and procedures for data protection.
- Compliance audits: Assess systems and processes against PDPA standards.
- Training & awareness programs: Educate staff on PDPA requirements and best practices.
What is PDPA?
The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) is Malaysia's data privacy law regulating how businesses process personal data in commercial transactions.
Key 2025 Updates:
- Higher Penalties: Fines up to RM1 million (from RM500K) and 3 years' jail (effective 1 April 2025)
- Stricter Rules: Now covers data processors (e.g., vendors, cloud providers) and pseudonymized data
- Appointment of Data Protection Officer
- Mandatory data breach notification.
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