Personal Data Protection Law: A Legal and Corporate Guide in Data Privacy in MalaysiaA Legal and Corporate Guide in Data Privacy in Malaysia

In an era where personal data is the lifeblood of business, data protection is no longer a technical concern but a board-level priority. With the recent amendments to Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”), including the mandatory appointment of a Data Protection Officer, every organisation must now approach data governance with the same rigour as financial or corporate compliance.



Personal Data Protection Law: A Legal and Corporate Guide to Data Privacy in Malaysia provides the most current and comprehensive analysis of Malaysia’s PDPA and its 2024 amendments. Authored by Ong Johnson and Lo Khai Yi, highly regarded for their work in shaping Malaysia’s data protection and technology law landscape, this book combines legal precision with practical clarity, distilling complex regulatory frameworks into actionable guidance. Their experience advising regulators, multinational corporations, and industry leaders is reflected throughout, offering readers an authoritative perspective on how the PDPA operates in practice.



Designed for directors, general counsels, DPOs, compliance officers, and senior executives, this book serves as both a strategic and operational reference. It provides clear frameworks, compliance checklists, and insights drawn from real advisory experience and close engagement with Malaysia’s data protection regulators.



Whether you are a legal professional, a newly appointed DPO, or a business leader navigating Malaysia’s data privacy landscape, this book is an essential resource. It offers the most relevant and current guidance on the PDPA, equipping readers to build trust, accountability, and compliance across their organisation.