Severity: Medium New version MY Action required
Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Reprint) 2026 published
Original title: Akta 709 (cetakan semula) 2026 – BI
- 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 in the 2026 reprint format in English language. This is the current version of the legislation governing personal data processing in Malaysia. Organizations and individuals subject to Act 709 must refer to this latest version to ensure full compliance with data protection requirements.
What changed
- Official reprint publication of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) in the 2026 reprint format
Who is affected
Organizations and individuals processing personal data in Malaysia; service providers in both private and public sectors
What to do
AI-assisted summary of the official document; the official text prevails. Not legal advice.