Some 72% of businesses in Thailand have started or already implemented measures in line with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) with financial services at the forefront of the move, according to consulting firm Deloitte Thailand.
“A clear understanding of the new rules will allow companies to prepare responsibly and thoroughly for the privacy obligations that form the core of the Thai PDPA,” Somkrit Krishnamra, partner for risk advisory at Deloitte Thailand, said in virtual press conference.
He said business owners need to approach data protection and privacy in a holistic manner by combining technology, laws, compliance and workstream to ensure end-to-end compliance, boost data protection, respond well to customer and support future growth of the business.
The PDPA will come into full force on June 1 this year.
The legislation, which was…
