Malaysia: Personal Data Protection Department data protection by design guideline
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
19 May 2025 processing consultation
20 Mar 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Malaysia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Personal Data Protection Department closes consultation on data protection by design guideline
On 19 May 2025, the Personal Data Protection Department closes its consultation on data protection by design guidelines to support compliance with Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act (Act 709). The guidelines promote a shift from reactive to pro…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Personal Data Protection Department opened consultation on data protection by design guideline
On 20 March 2025, the Personal Data Protection Department opened a public consultation on data protection by design guidelines to support compliance with Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act (Act 709), until 19 May 2025. The guidelines promote a …
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority