Thailand: Client Alert - PDPC Takes the Reins: First Penalty Imposed!

Published on Aug 30, 2024

Since the Personal Data Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA) became fully effective in 2022, the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has indicated their intention to spread knowledge and awareness about the law, encouraging compliance across all sectors. Despite receiving over 660 complaints by June 2024, the PDPC has not been imposing penalties until recently.