IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR THE THAILAND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT?

pdpaMarch 11, 2021
By Antonio Fernandez

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What is PDPA?

The Personal Data Protection Act was published on the 27th of May 2019 and will become into force on the 28th of May 2020.

PDPA Thailand has aimed at controlling the collection, use, and disclosure of any personal data that could identify a person directly or indirectly. PDPA is designed specifically to protect data owners from unlawful acts of their personal data. This Act applies to most organizations doing businesses in Thailand whether onshore or offshore. Foreign entities that offer goods and services or monitors consumer behaviors in Thailand are all subject to PDPA.

 

What does it mean for your business and your company websites?

PDPA is about to change the way businesses and data controllers interact with their audiences or in other words, data owners. Whether you are an insurance company, a financial institute, a consulting firm or an e-commerce business, if your website is used to store personal data such as payment details, it is important that you give attention to the rules and regulations of the PDPA.

 

What do you need to do?

Here are easy ways that businesses can master their websites to comply with the rules and to stay ahead of the game:

 

What happens if you don’t comply?

The lack of protection of data may lead to data breaches which could be very costly for any organization. On top of that, failure to comply with the PDPA is subject to both civil and criminal penalties therefore, it is crucial for all organizations to make the first move.

Setting up a new website or managing a current website to comply with the law can be challenging and overwhelming for a number of organizations.

If you require any assistance with managing your company websites, contact our experienced team of specialists at Relevant Audience! We are here to help.

 

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Antonio Fernandez

Antonio Fernandez

Founder and CEO of Relevant Audience. With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing strategy, he leads teams across southeast Asia in delivering exceptional results for clients through performance-focused digital solutions.

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