Thailand: Implemented Criteria on Storing Computer Traffic Data of Service Providers B.E. 2564 (2021)
Description
Implemented Criteria on Storing Computer Traffic Data of Service Providers B.E. 2564 (2021)
On 13 August 2021, the Criteria on Storing Computer Traffic Data of Service Providers B.E. 2564 (2021) of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society entered into force. The Criteria require various service providers, including telecommunications operators, social media, app stores and internet service providers, to respect certain criteria in the storage of user data. In particular, the service providers are required to implement security measures and retain for a minimum time certain computer traffic data. Such data shall be provided to the state authorities under request. Moreover, the Criteria request such operators to establish user identification systems.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data (all forms): storage (any form)
Regulatory tool
Preventive security requirement
Obligation to make customer data available to government agencies
Data storage/retention obligation
User identification requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1