Thailand: Data protection authority governance in Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
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Implemented Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) including data protection authority governance
On 1 June 2022, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) will enter into force. The PDPA introduces the "Personal Data Protection Committee" as the main regulator for data protection, and is delegated to determine measures and sanctions concerning PD…
SourcePostponed PDPA to June 2022 including data protection authority governance
On 8 May 2021, a decree postponing the implementaiton of the Personal Data Protection Act was published in the Royal Gazette. On 5 May 2021, the Thai Cabinet had approved the decree postponing the enforcement date of the Personal Data Protection Act…
SourcePostponed PDPA to May 2021 including data protection authority governance
The Thai Cabinet of Parliament approved a Royal Decree establishing that personal data controllers are exempted from the application of the Personal Data Protection Act, until 31 May 2021.
SourceEntry into force with grace period of Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) including data protection authority governance
On 27 May 2019, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is published in the Thai Official Gazette. The PDPA introduces the "Personal Data Protection Committee" as the main regulator for data protection, and is delegated to determine measures and san…
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