Thailand: Electronic Transactions Development Agency closed consultation on principles of draft Platform Economy Act including user rights regulation

Description

Electronic Transactions Development Agency closed consultation on principles of draft Platform Economy Act including user rights regulation

On 15 December 2024, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) closed its consultation on the principles of draft Platform Economy Act, including the regulation of user rights. The objective of the act is to regulate digital platform services. It categorises service providers into three tiers, intermediary service providers, online platforms, and very large online platforms, each subject to obligations proportional to their size, nature, and risk. The Act introduces a safe harbour mechanism exempting intermediary service providers from liability for data-related offences if they can demonstrate "no involvement". It also requires all providers, including offshore entities, to appoint a point of contact and notify the ETDA. The Act further stipulates the requirement for transparent disclosures, ensuring individuals are informed about how their personal data is collected, processed, and used by platforms. Users are granted the right to access, correct, and delete their data, thereby empowering them with greater control over their digital presence. Platforms must establish clear mechanisms for filing complaints, offering users a straightforward process to address grievances or violations of their rights. The Act emphasises the concept of informed consent, requiring platforms to provide clear explanations of terms and obtain explicit consent before implementing any changes that could impact user rights.

Original source

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

Complete timeline of this policy change

Hide details
2024-11-25
in consultation

On 25 November 2024, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) opened a consultation on…

2024-12-15
processing consultation

On 15 December 2024, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) closed its consultation …

2025-01-14
in consultation

On 14 January 2025, the Council of State opened a consultation on the draft Platform Economy Act, i…

2025-02-14
processing consultation

On 14 February 2025, the Council of State closes the consultation on the principles of draft Platfo…

We use cookies and other technologies to perform analytics on our website. By opting in, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platform. See our Privacy Policy to learn more about the use of data and your rights.