Telcos, banks among companies required to register under PDPA

Act 709 serves to regulate the processing of personal data in commercial transactions. — Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik

PETALING JAYA: The Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP) stressed that it is compulsory for companies such as telcos and banks to register under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709).

“Failure to do so may result in penalties under Section 16(4) of the act, including fines up to RM500,000.00, imprisonment for a maximum of three years, or both,” it said.