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Task force to tackle scammers who exploit new data protection law
Task force to tackle scammers who exploit new data protection law
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2022
The telecoms regulator and police are launching a task force to combat scams related to Thailand’s new Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which comes into effect on Wednesday (June 1).Facebook vs new Thai data protection law: Can we still post photos?
Facebook vs new Thai data protection law: Can we still post photos?
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2022
The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) comes into force on Wednesday (June 1) – whether Thailand is ready or not. In fact, surveys show there is still widespread misunderstanding of how the new law will work and how it will affect the behaviour of not just organisations but also individual citizens.Sharing private data without permission can cost up to THB5m in fines
Sharing private data without permission can cost up to THB5m in fines
MONDAY, MAY 30, 2022
Government and private organisations can face a fine of up to 5 million baht and/or a year in prison for violating the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which goes into effect on Wednesday.Online scams in Thailand rose sharply, inflicted over THB1 billion losses
Online scams in Thailand rose sharply, inflicted over THB1 billion losses
MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022
Thailand incurred damage worth more than THB1 billion as the country faces the aggravating problem of online scamming, posing a challenge both for the government and the private sector to improve security technology and strictly enact data protection regulations.MEA seminar discusses data governance and Personal Data Protection Act
MEA seminar discusses data governance and Personal Data Protection Act
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), in cooperation with State Owned Enterprise Digital Club of Thailand (SOE-D), organised a seminar on “Guidance on management towards data governance and PDPA [Personal Data Protection Act]," on Friday (September 11).Rights advocates worry cyber bills a major threat
Rights advocates worry cyber bills a major threat
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Some tweaks made after outcry, but sweeping state powers raise fears of invasion of privacy
Lawsuit adds to Facebook woes on data protection
Lawsuit adds to Facebook woes on data protection
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018
Facebook's woes mounted Wednesday as it faced a lawsuit alleging privacy violations related to data leaked to a consultancy working on Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, and as a new report suggested it shared more data with partners than it has acknowledged.Cybersecurity, data protection bills await NLA approval
Cybersecurity, data protection bills await NLA approval
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018
THE Cabinet has approved cybersecurity and personal data-protection bills for enactment by the National Legislative Assembly, paving the way for the country to enforce legal safeguards for the rapidly-growing digital economy and society.