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Thailand: Implemented Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) including data protection authority governance

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2019-05-27
adopted

On 27 May 2019, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is published in the Thai Official Gazette. …

2020-05-21
adopted

The Thai Cabinet of Parliament approved a Royal Decree establishing that personal data controllers …

2021-05-08
adopted

On 8 May 2021, a decree postponing the implementaiton of the Personal Data Protection Act was publi…

2022-06-01
in force

On 1 June 2022, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) will enter into force. The PDPA introduces …