Explainer: What is PDPA, Thailand's new data law?


The PDPA is meant to prevent and thwart the misuse of personal data. The act is among the 12 digital-related laws the Thai government introduced as part of its digital economy transformation roadmap. — AFP

Thailand's drive to provide more comprehensive online safety for individuals begins Wednesday with enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

Major firms welcomed the enforcement as it was pushed back twice because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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