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Malaysia: data, AI and cyber laws

1 regulation in Malaysia that affect companies handling data: Malaysia PDPA. Part of APAC.

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  • Malaysia PDPA

    Malaysia

    AmendedPrivacyBreach notification

    Effective Nov 15, 2013

Past deadlines

June 20251 deadline

  1. Malaysia PDPA

    PDPA amendments phase 3

    Mandatory DPO appointment, data breach notification, and data portability take effect.

    Compliance deadline16 months agoSource

April 20251 deadline

  1. Malaysia PDPA

    PDPA amendments phase 2

    'Data controller' terminology, biometric data as sensitive data, higher penalties, Security Principle for processors, and removal of the cross-border whitelist take effect.

    Takes effect18 months agoSource

January 20251 deadline

  1. Malaysia PDPA

    PDPA amendments phase 1

    Miscellaneous provisions commence (e.g. electronic service of notices).

    Takes effect21 months agoSource

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