Malaysia: Implemented Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) including data protection regulation
Description
Implemented Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) including data protection regulation
On 15 November 2013, the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) entered into force. The Act applies to anyone who processes or controls the processing of personal data in commercial transactions, a so-called data user. The Act specifies exempti…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government