Malaysia: Personal Data Protection Department adopted the circular on Data Protection Officer appointment (Circular No. 1/2025)
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Personal 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 …
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
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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2024-08-23
in consultation
2024-09-06
processing consultation
2025-05-21
adopted