Severity: Medium New version MY Action required
Personal Data Protection Act 2010 republished in latest reprint
Original title: Akta 709 (cetakan semula) 2026 – BM
- Published
- Source: pdp.gov.my
- Effective
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Not stated
- Framework: Malaysia PDPA
- Act 709 as amended by Act A1727 (final stage in force 1 June 2025) source
Why it matters
The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) has been republished as the latest reprint in 2026. This republication consolidates data protection legislation in Malaysia in a current format. Organizations and individuals subject to data protection legislation must ensure their compliance with the provisions set out in this Act.
What changed
- The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) has been republished in the latest reprint on 16 October 2026
Who is affected
Organizations and individuals processing personal data in Malaysia
What to do
AI-assisted summary of the official document; the official text prevails. Not legal advice.