Malaysia PDPA 2010
Personal Data Protection Act 2010 of Malaysia
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Framework Domains (5)
Malaysia PDPA 2010: Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (Malaysia PDPA 2010)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MY-PDPA-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| MY-PDPA-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| MY-PDPA-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| MY-PDPA-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| MY-PDPA-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
Malaysia PDPA 2010: Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (Malaysia PDPA 2010)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MY-PDPA-01 | Notice and transparency requirements |
| MY-PDPA-02 | Consent management and withdrawal |
| MY-PDPA-03 | Lawful basis for processing |
| MY-PDPA-04 | Purpose limitation and specification |
| MY-PDPA-05 | Data minimization requirements |
Malaysia PDPA 2010: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (Malaysia PDPA 2010)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MY-PDPA-19 | Data protection officer designation |
| MY-PDPA-20 | Records of processing activities |
| MY-PDPA-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| MY-PDPA-22 | Privacy by design and default |
| MY-PDPA-23 | Data processing agreements |
| MY-PDPA-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
Malaysia PDPA 2010: Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (Malaysia PDPA 2010)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MY-PDPA-13 | Encryption of personal data |
| MY-PDPA-14 | Pseudonymization techniques |
| MY-PDPA-15 | Access control for personal data |
| MY-PDPA-16 | Data breach notification requirements |
| MY-PDPA-17 | Security incident response procedures |
| MY-PDPA-18 | Regular security testing and assessment |
Malaysia PDPA 2010: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (Malaysia PDPA 2010)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MY-PDPA-06 | Right of access to personal data |
| MY-PDPA-07 | Right to rectification of inaccurate data |
| MY-PDPA-08 | Right to erasure and deletion |
| MY-PDPA-09 | Right to data portability |
| MY-PDPA-10 | Right to restrict processing |
| MY-PDPA-11 | Right to object to processing |
| MY-PDPA-12 | Automated decision-making protections |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malaysia PDPA 2010?
Malaysia PDPA 2010 is a compliance framework from Malaysia with 5 domains and 29 controls. Personal Data Protection Act 2010 of Malaysia It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Malaysia PDPA 2010 have?
Malaysia PDPA 2010 has 29 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Malaysia PDPA 2010: Data Subject Rights (7 controls), Malaysia PDPA 2010: Data Governance (6 controls), Malaysia PDPA 2010: Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Malaysia PDPA 2010 map to?
Malaysia PDPA 2010 maps to 590 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CCPA/CPRA (45% coverage), Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) (45% coverage), Turkey KVKK (45% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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