Severity: Info Draft consultation MY
PDP opens public consultation on personal data protection framework for AI
Original title: Kertas_Konsultasi_Awam_Bil_1_2026_Kerangka_AI_Perlindungan_Data_Peribadi
- 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 Commission (PDP) of Malaysia opens public consultation regarding a framework governing personal data protection in the context of artificial intelligence systems. This consultation aims to gather views from stakeholders on how personal data should be protected when used in AI applications and systems. Feedback from authorities, organisations, and individuals will help PDP formulate guidelines and standards to ensure compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) in the context of AI.
What changed
- PDP announces Public Consultation Paper No. 1/2026 discussing a personal data protection framework specifically for AI technology and systems
- The consultation covers key aspects such as data controller responsibilities, consent, data security, and data subject rights in the context of AI processing
- This initiative is part of PDP's regulatory efforts to address data protection challenges arising from increasingly widespread AI use
Who is affected
Organisations and data controllers using AI systems in Malaysia, technology service providers, personal data users, public and private sectors involved in AI-assisted data processing
What to do
AI-assisted summary of the official document; the official text prevails. Not legal advice.