KUALA LUMPUR, January 19 – Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has announced the development of seven guidelines under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709). The guidelines, to be developed by the Department of Personal Data Protection (JPDP) in collaboration with Futurise Sdn Bhd, will address various aspects of managing and protecting personal data.
Notable guidelines include the Notification of Data Breach Guidelines, Data Protection Officers Guidelines, Data Portability Guidelines, Cross Border Data Transfer Guidelines and Mechanism, Data Protection Impact Assessment Guidelines, Privacy by Design Guidelines, and Profiling and Automated Decision Making Guidelines. Gobind emphasized the need for comprehensive standards and guidelines in light of increased personal data processing and the risk of data leakage in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between JPDP and Futurise aims to enhance collaboration in developing these guidelines and improving the existing Personal Data Protection Standard. Futurise, known for its capabilities and skills, will play a crucial role in supporting the digitalization process of the personal data protection portal, enabling online transactions for data protection officer registrations. Gobind highlighted the importance of a robust framework to protect personal data, citing the upcoming amendments to Act 709, expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat sitting this year.
