The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 has introduced significant updates to Malaysia’s data protection framework since the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 came into force. This session will examine the legal and operational implications of these changes for organisations operating in or with Malaysia.

We will discuss new obligations such as the requirement to appoint a data protection officer, mandatory personal data breach notifications, right to data portability, and compliance obligations imposed on data processors. The session will also explore the new approach to cross border data transfers.

Participants will gain a practical understanding on how the amendments affect their organisation’s responsibilities, and what steps should be taken to strengthen internal compliance.