This book offers guidance in navigating compliance with the PDPA 2010 and seeks to provide practical solutions to common issues faced when balancing the right to privacy, the protection and security of personal data and the needs and operations of businesses.
Although the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 was enforced almost ten years ago in November 2013, implementing this law in day-to-day activities and operations remains a challenge for organisations and individuals alike. This book offers guidance in navigating compliance with the PDPA 2010 and seeks to provide practical solutions to common issues faced when balancing the right to privacy, the protection and security of personal data and the needs and operations of businesses.
This book explores the key concepts of the PDPA 2010, as well as other crucial aspects of personal data processing. These include:
Data protection principles;
Sector specific requirements applicable to the utilities, private healthcare, banking and insurance, and telecommunications industries;
Processing personal data in the context of employment;
Powers of the Personal Data Protection Commissioner;
Managing data breaches;
Implications of the European Union General Data Protection Regulation on Malaysian organisations; and
Proposed amendments to the PDPA 2010.
This book is an excellent source of reference for law students, legal practitioners and those responsible for the processing of personal data within an organisation.
Real-world examples: Use of real-world examples illustrating how data protection principles are applied in various scenarios. These examples help readers relate the concepts to everyday situations, enhancing comprehension and application.
A global view: In addition to focusing on the PDPA 2010, the book compares data protection regulations from other jurisdictions, providing readers with a global perspective on data privacy practices and enabling them to navigate differences in international compliance.
Suitable for various audiences: The book caters to a diverse audience, from legal practitioners, data protection officers or compliance officers, as well as students. Its versatility makes it a valuable resource for professionals across different sectors.
Futuristic insights: Anticipating future trends in data privacy, the authors discuss emerging technologies and potential legislative developments. This forward-looking approach ensures that readers are prepared for the evolving landscape of data protection.
Adlin Abdul Majid commenced her legal practice in 1999, before joining the government agency responsible for the Multimedia Super Corridor initiative. During this period, she was involved in the development of the information and communications technology industry in Malaysia, from the policy, legal and regulatory perspectives.
Thereafter, Adlin returned to legal practice, focusing on technology, media and telecommunications laws. She advised clients on a multitude of issues involving technology, including the digitisation of businesses, e-commerce, digital banking, privacy and data protection. She received recognition as a leading individual and top lawyer by legal rankings including the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, for her work in technology, and privacy and data protection.
She actively authored articles on privacy and data protection, both in Malaysian and international publications. She was a contributor of the Annotated Statutes of Malaysia – Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (2016).
In 2021, Adlin was elevated to the Malaysian judiciary. She is currently a Judge of the High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur.
Adlin is a graduate of the University of Oxford.
Eleena Abd Wahab a began her career as a legal practitioner, with data protection and privacy being one of her core areas of practice. While in practice, she advised local and multinational clients from various industries including banking and financial, retail, logistics, telecommunications, as well as statutory bodies on a myriad of compliance matters pertaining to Personal Data Protection Act 2010 as well as the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. Eleena was recognised as a “Rising Star” by leading legal ranking, the Legal 500, in technology, media and telecommunications for two consecutive years.
Eleena is currently a senior consultant for data and privacy at a global consulting firm. She now focuses on privacy compliance within the Southeast Asia region and advises clients on privacy and data protection requirements under foreign laws including the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012, the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act 2019 and the Vietnam Personal Data Protection Decree.
Eleena read law at the University of Reading and thereafter obtained a Master of Laws (LLM.) from Cardiff University.
Arissa Ahrom is currently a Senior Associate in the Employment & Industrial Relations practice group at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill. She handles a high volume of industrial relations disputes in the Industrial Court up to the apex Courts, involving unfair dismissal claims by employees. As a niche, Arissa also advises employers on issues of compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, particularly from an employment perspective.
Apart from being a contributing editor to the Annotated Statutes of Malaysia – Industrial Relations Act 1967 (2021 update) and the Annotated Statutes of Malaysia – Trade Unions Act 1959 (2021 update), Arissa is also a co-author of the LexisAdvance Practical Guidance Malaysian Employment Module.
Arissa read law at Queen’s University of Belfast and was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2017. Subsequently, she was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2018. Arissa is also a member of the Honourable Society of Middle Temple.
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