Document background
A Privacy Disclosure Notice is a fundamental document required under Malaysian data protection law for any organization that processes personal data in commercial transactions. This document must be provided to individuals at the point of data collection, as mandated by the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA). It serves as a crucial compliance tool that demonstrates transparency and accountability in data handling practices. The notice should be written in both Bahasa Malaysia and English, must be provided before or at the time personal data is collected, and needs to cover all seven data protection principles outlined in the PDPA. Organizations must use this document to inform data subjects about their rights, how their data will be used, and who it might be shared with, while ensuring compliance with Malaysian privacy laws and regulations.
