Malaysia: Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) Guideline
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Personal Data Protection Department adopted data protection impact assessment guideline
On 30 April 2026, the Personal Data Protection Department issued Version 1.0 of the data protection impact assessment guideline under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709). The Guideline is issued under subsection 48(g) of Act 709 and subp…
Personal Data Protection Department closes consultation on data protection impact assessment guideline
On 19 May 2025, Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Department closes its consultation on the data protection impact assessment (DPIA) guidelines under Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709). The guideline outlines minimum requiremen…
Personal Data Protection Department opened consultation on data protection impact assessment guideline
On 20 March 2025, Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Department opened a public consultation on the data protection impact assessment (DPIA) guideline under Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709), until 19 May 2025. The guideline ou…