What data protection teams need to note as Malaysia amends its Data Protection Act

The recent Malaysia Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 introduces significant updates to the Personal Data Protection Act of 2010 (PDPA), as the region strives to strengthen its personal data protection regulations. The Amendment Act will take effect in three tranches commencing from 1st January 2025 with the bulk changes coming into force from [...]

By |2025-01-29T18:03:58+00:0029th January, 2025|Data Protection Act, DPO, Legal, Malaysia|

India publishes Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules

The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India recently released the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 (Draft Rules) under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (The Act). These draft rules have been made available for public review inviting comments, objections, and suggestions until 18 February 2025. With a [...]

By |2025-01-29T18:23:13+00:0017th January, 2025|DPO, India, Legal|

A DPO’s perspective on Navigating Privacy Obligations in the Era of Smart Cars

Over the past two decades, the automotive industry has transformed dramatically. Modern vehicles are now equipped with advanced technology capable of collecting and processing vast amounts of personal data.   Once simple machines focused on transportation, today’s cars have evolved into data hubs, capturing data such as location, driving speed, braking behaviour, and even biometric [...]

By |2025-01-13T11:47:43+00:0013th January, 2025|DPO, Privacy by Design|

Preparing for data protection and privacy laws coming into force in 2025

In 2025, several new data protection laws are set to come into force globally, introducing significant compliance requirements for organisations across a spectrum of sectors and markets. Proactive Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and privacy managers can navigate these changes effectively by taking a risk-based approach and having a broad view of how the changes inter-play [...]

By |2025-01-30T11:41:21+00:002nd January, 2025|DPO, Legal, Privacy by Design, Tips|
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