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Anuwat gives “Personal Information Protection” address in Lao PDR

IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul was greatly honoured to give an address as part of the special seminar “Personal data privacy compliance when carrying out business in Lao PDR,” which took place on Thursday 26th September at DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane in Lao PDR.

The event was organised by the Thai Business Association of Lao PDR (TBAL), Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), and the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Distinguished chairpersons of the seminar included H E Ms Morakot Sriswasdi (Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Lao PDR), Mr Kawin Viriyapanich (Minister-Counsellor (Commercial), Royal Thai Embassy, Vientiane, Lao PDR), and Mr Thamnong Pholthongmak (TBAL President).

In his address, Anuwat detailed how Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is affecting the way Thai companies are doing business, its impact on international transactions, and how the PDPA applies when conducting business operations in Lao PDR.

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Anuwat leads practical sessions on PDPA at Kasetsart University

IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul was pleased to lead practical sessions on data mapping and privacy risks at Kasetsart University‘s recent Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) seminar and workshop.

The event, titled “Managing and implementing personal data protection in educational institutions under the PDPA,” took place on Friday 13th September and was led by Assistant Professor Dr Ngamlamai Piolueang, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, who opened proceedings and awarded certificates to participants.

The purpose of the event was to highlight the importance of the PDPA. Given the large personal information stores and data flows in universities and other educational establishments, it is essential for staff to be aware of the practices and regulations that govern data protection to avoid misuse and ensure owners’ consent is obtained prior to data being used for any purpose.

Anuwat’s practical sessions also covered how to create necessary documents, such as consent forms and data processing agreements, and how to properly implement related policies.

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Reminder of Thai Business Association of Lao PDR (TBAL) special seminar

A reminder of the upcoming meeting on “Personal Information Protection in Thailand,” which is being organised by the Thai Business Association of Lao PDR (TBAL) and Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).

This special seminar will take place on Thursday 26th September from 13:00 to 20:00 at DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane in Lao PDR.

Distinguished guest speakers at the meeting will include Ambassador Morakot Sriswasdi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Lao PDR, and Mr Thamnong Pholthongmak, TBAL President.

IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul is honoured to have been asked to join and talk about how Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is affecting the way Thai companies are doing business and its impact on international transactions.

For those interested in attending this prestigious event, please register using the below QR code or, alternatively, call: +856 20 5558-1238.

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PDPA enforcement update & implications for your business

Yesterday, on 21st August 2024, the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (the “PDPC”) and the Ministry of Digital Economy & Society announced a significant enforcement action. The Expert Committee on Technology & Related Issues (Committee 2) imposed a fine of up to THB 7,000,000 (Seven Million Thai Baht) on a major private company engaged in online trade.

The fine was levied due to the company’s failure to adequately protect personal data, leading to a breach that exposed sensitive information to call centre gangs.

The company had collected personal data from over 100,000 customers but did not appoint a Data Protection Officer, as mandated by Section 41 of the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (the “PDPA”). From the PDPC’s investigation, the Company was found to have insufficient security measures in place to protect customer data as required by Section 31(1). They also failed to identify the breach and notify the affected customers and the PDPC of the breach in a timely manner, in violation of Section 37(4).

This is the first administrative fine to be issued under the PDPA. Such enforcement action reflects the PDPA’s alignment with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”).

Mr Prasert Jantarawongthong, Minister of Digital Economy & Society, emphasised that this decision underscores the importance of compliance with data breach reporting requirements and serves as a cautionary message to all organisations. A further release of the full directive is expected and should benefit other operators in implementing their own compliance practices. It will also provide a clearer picture of the PDPC’s enforcement approach.

For guidance on navigating the PDPA and ensuring the compliance of your organisation, please contact us. Our team of lawyers is here to help you implement effective data protection strategies and avoid regulatory pitfalls.

This article was researched and prepared by Ms Lavanya Dev-Kauffmann.