Malaysia: Personal Data Protection Department appointment of Data Protection Officer guideline
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Personal Data Protection Department's circular on Data Protection Officer appointment (Circular No. 1/2025) enters into force
On 1 June 2025, the Personal Data Protection Department's circular on Data Protection Officer appointment (Circular No. 1/2025) enters into force. The circular implements the amended Personal Data Protection Act by requiring organisations that proce…
SourcePersonal Data Protection Department adopted the circular on Data Protection Officer appointment (Circular No. 1/2025)
On 21 May 2025, the Department of Personal Data Protection (PDP) issued a circular on appointing Data Protection Officers (DPOs). The circular implements the amended Personal Data Protection Act by requiring organisations that process large volumes …
SourceClosed consultation on regulation for appointment of personal data protection officer
On 6 September 2024, the Malaysian Department of Personal Data Protection closed its public consultation on Paper No. 2/2024 in relation to amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act. In particular, the consultation focuses in the introduction o…
SourceOpened consultation on regulation for appointment of personal data protection officer
On 23 August 2024, the Malaysian Department of Personal Data Protection opened a public consultation on Paper No. 2/2024 in relation to amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act until 6 September 2024. In particular, the consultation focuses in…
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