REFORMING MALAYSIA’S DATA PRIVACY LANDSCAPE:CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
- Feb 10
- 1 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Abstract
In the digital age, personal data is seen as an asset. Its abuse can threaten privacy and human rights. To face these threats, Malaysia has introduced the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA). The Act is only applicable to business transactions. The Act excludes government agencies and focuses on small number of activities. The Act also lacks strong and effective enforcement powers which makes the public doubt whether it has really protected any person’s rights. This article maps each gap in the current Malaysian framework. By comparing with other jurisdiction, the article evaluates the current amendment bill against the international benchmark. This research adopts the comparative and doctrinal methods and concludes that Malaysia needs broader reforms to make its privacy laws on par with international standards. While the law should protect personal rights, it should also support digital innovation.
Muhammad Danial Aiman bin Bahari, Multimedia University
Kong Zhuo Jing, Multimedia University
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