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PDPA (Malaysia)
Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Malaysia)
WhenIn force since 2013; amended in 2024, with the DPO and breach rules applying from 1 June 2025
Who enforces itPersonal Data Protection Commissioner (JPDP)
Who it applies toData controllers and processors handling personal data in commercial transactions in Malaysia.
Tell the regulatorNotify the Commissioner as soon as practicable and within 72 hours of the breach
DPO requiredControllers and processors must appoint a DPO when processing data of over 20,000 subjects, se…
RegistrationPrescribed classes of controllers (banking, insurance, health, telecoms, education, real estat…
Transfers abroadTransfer allowed if destination law is substantially similar or protection equivalent, or unde…
Request deadlineComply with access and correction requests within 21 days, extendable by 14 days with written…
Maximum fineUp to RM1,000,000 (about USD 235k) and/or 3 years' imprisonment for breaching the data protect…
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