Malaysia: Data protection regulation in Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024

On 9 October 2024, the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill was signed into law. The Act introduces the mandatory appointment of a data protection officer (DPO) for entities, the right to data portability for data subjects, contingent on techn…

On 31July 2024, the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 was adopted by the Malaysian Senate. The Amendment Act introduces the mandatory appointment of a data protection officer (DPO) for entities, the right to data portability for data sub…

On 16 July 2024, the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 was passed by the Malaysian House of Representatives. The Amendment Act introduces the mandatory appointment of a data protection officer (DPO) for entities, the right to data portab…

On 10 July 2024, the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 was introduced into the House of Representatives in the Malaysian Parliament. The Amendment Act introduces the mandatory appointment of a data protection officer (DPO) for entities, …

On 4 July 2024, the Cabinet of Malaysia announced proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709). The Amendment Act would introduce the mandatory appointment of a data protection officer (DPO) for entities, the right to data …