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PDPA 2010 AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY CABINET
and they are expected to be tabled in the current parliamentary session. The Second Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament will convene from 24 June 2024 to 18 July 2024.
It is noteworthy that the key proposed amendments to the PDPA 2010 are influenced by the provisions of the European Union General Data Protection Regulations (“EU GDPR”). Hence, upon coming into effect, these proposals would significantly affect Malaysian organisations and how they handle data processing. Some of the key proposals highlighted by Gobind for amending the PDPA 2010 include:
Author: Arissa Ahrom
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- Mandatory notification of personal data breaches;
- Additional compliance responsibilities for data processors; and
- The appointment of Data Protection Officers (“DPO”).
Author: Arissa Ahrom