Malaysia: Personal Data Protection Department published guidelines on cross-border personal data transfer
Description
Personal Data Protection Department published guidelines on cross-border personal data transfer
On 29 April 2025, the Personal Data Protection Department (PDPD) published guidelines on cross-border personal data transfer, in line with Section 129 of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709). The guideline details mechanisms for transferr…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2024-10-01
in consultation
2024-10-18
processing consultation