PDPA Thailand
Personal Data Protection Act of Thailand
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Framework Domains (19)
Cross-Border
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-CROSS-BORDER | Cross-Border Data Transfer |
Data Lifecycle
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-RETENTION | Retention Limitation |
Data Quality
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-ACCURACY | Accuracy and Up-to-date Data |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-COMPLAINTS | Complaints Handling |
| PDPA-TH-DPO | Data Protection Officer |
| PDPA-TH-RECORD-OF-PROCESSING | Record of Processing Activities |
| PDPA-TH-TRAINING | Personnel Training and Awareness |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-BREACH | Data Breach Notification |
Individual Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-AUTOMATED-DECISIONS | Automated Decisions and Profiling |
| PDPA-TH-RIGHTS | Data Subject Rights Handling |
Lawful Basis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-CONSENT | Consent Requirements |
| PDPA-TH-LAWFUL-BASIS | Lawful Basis for Processing |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-MARKETING | Direct Marketing and Communications |
PDPA Thailand: Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (PDPA Thailand)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| PDPA-TH-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| PDPA-TH-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| PDPA-TH-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| PDPA-TH-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
PDPA Thailand: Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (PDPA Thailand)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-01 | Notice and transparency requirements |
| PDPA-TH-02 | Consent management and withdrawal |
| PDPA-TH-03 | Lawful basis for processing |
| PDPA-TH-04 | Purpose limitation and specification |
| PDPA-TH-05 | Data minimization requirements |
PDPA Thailand: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (PDPA Thailand)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-19 | Data protection officer designation |
| PDPA-TH-20 | Records of processing activities |
| PDPA-TH-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| PDPA-TH-22 | Privacy by design and default |
| PDPA-TH-23 | Data processing agreements |
| PDPA-TH-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
PDPA Thailand: Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (PDPA Thailand)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-13 | Encryption of personal data |
| PDPA-TH-14 | Pseudonymization techniques |
| PDPA-TH-15 | Access control for personal data |
| PDPA-TH-16 | Data breach notification requirements |
| PDPA-TH-17 | Security incident response procedures |
| PDPA-TH-18 | Regular security testing and assessment |
PDPA Thailand: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (PDPA Thailand)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-06 | Right of access to personal data |
| PDPA-TH-07 | Right to rectification of inaccurate data |
| PDPA-TH-08 | Right to erasure and deletion |
| PDPA-TH-09 | Right to data portability |
| PDPA-TH-10 | Right to restrict processing |
| PDPA-TH-11 | Right to object to processing |
| PDPA-TH-12 | Automated decision-making protections |
Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-DPIA | Data Protection Impact Assessment |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-EXTRA-TERRITORIAL | Extra-territorial Application |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-SECURITY | Security Measures |
Sensitive Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-CHILDREN | Personal Data of Minors |
| PDPA-TH-SENSITIVE | Sensitive Personal Data |
Third Party
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-PROCESSOR | Processor Engagement and Oversight |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPA-TH-NOTICE | Privacy Notice to Data Subjects |
Your Compliance Coverage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PDPA Thailand?
PDPA Thailand is a compliance framework from Thailand with 19 domains and 49 controls. Personal Data Protection Act of Thailand It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does PDPA Thailand have?
PDPA Thailand has 49 controls organised across 19 domains. The largest domains are PDPA Thailand: Data Subject Rights (7 controls), PDPA Thailand: Data Governance (6 controls), PDPA Thailand: Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does PDPA Thailand map to?
PDPA Thailand maps to 608 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPDP) (24% coverage), Law No. 172-13 on the Protection of Personal Data (24% coverage), Mauritius DPA (24% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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