Privacy And Data Protection Questions
The key provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) in Malaysia include:
1. Consent: The PDPA requires organizations to obtain the consent of individuals before collecting, processing, or disclosing their personal data.
2. Purpose Limitation: Organizations are only allowed to collect and process personal data for specific and legitimate purposes that have been notified to the individuals.
3. Data Accuracy: Organizations are required to take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal data they collect is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
4. Data Security: Organizations must implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
5. Retention Limitation: Personal data should not be kept longer than necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes for which it was collected, unless required by law.
6. Data Subject Rights: Individuals have the right to access their personal data, request correction or deletion of inaccurate data, and withdraw consent for further processing.
7. Data Transfer: Organizations are required to ensure that any transfer of personal data outside of Malaysia is done in accordance with the PDPA's requirements to ensure adequate protection.
8. Enforcement and Penalties: The PDPA establishes the Personal Data Protection Commissioner and provides for penalties for non-compliance, including fines and imprisonment.
These provisions aim to protect the privacy and personal data of individuals in Malaysia and ensure that organizations handle personal data responsibly and securely.