PDPA 4th Anniversary: Full Enforcement, Drive for Safe Digital Society

MGR Online•General•4d ago

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Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) marks its 4th anniversary of full enforcement on June 1, 2026, with the PDPC aiming to bolster digital security.

•The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) celebrates its 4th anniversary of the full enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) on June 1, 2026.
•The PDPA, originally enacted in 2019, faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with full enforcement beginning on June 1, 2022.
•The PDPC is actively working to elevate Thai data protection standards to international levels, emphasizing public awareness and practical application of PDPA.
•An event to commemorate the 4th anniversary will be held on June 25, 2026, at the PDPC office, featuring exhibitions and discussions on the future of data protection in Thailand.

Overview

•On June 1, 2026, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) officially enters its fourth year of full enforcement in Thailand, as celebrated by the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC).
•The PDPA's full enforcement was initially set for 2020 but was postponed twice, eventually taking effect on June 1, 2021, and fully on June 1, 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
•During the post-COVID era, personal data has become vital for the digital economy and society, facing increased threats from online scams, data trading, and AI technologies.
•Pol. Col. Suraphong Plearnkham, Secretary-General of the PDPC, stated that PDPA is a fundamental right for all citizens to control and protect their personal data, not just a law for organizations.
•The PDPC has continuously promoted knowledge, provided consultations, supervised, and enforced the PDPA over the past four years to balance public rights and digital economic growth.
•The PDPC will host a 4th-anniversary event on June 25, 2026, at its office, including an exhibition and a seminar on Thailand's data protection trajectory.
•The PDPC invites the public to celebrate the anniversary and share their views on personal data rights and the future of PDPA in Thailand via the PDPC website.
•The PDPC aims to drive Thai digital society towards safety, transparency, and trustworthiness for all sectors through advanced PDPA implementation.

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Key Quotes

Suraphong Plearnkham

"'Personal data' has become a crucial resource for the digital economy and society, while online threats, tech scams, data trading, data leaks, and the use of AI and Deepfake have become new challenges closer to people."

“ข้อมูลส่วนบุคคล” กลายเป็นทรัพยากรสำคัญของเศรษฐกิจและสังคมดิจิทัล ขณะที่ภัยคุกคามทางออนไลน์ การหลอกลวงผ่านเทคโนโลยี การซื้อขายข้อมูล การรั่วไหลของข้อมูล รวมถึงการใช้ AI และ Deepfake ได้กลายเป็นความท้าทายใหม่ที่ใกล้ตัวประชาชนมากขึ้น

Suraphong Plearnkham

"PDPA is not just a law for organizations or businesses, but is the fundamental right of every citizen to control and protect their own data."

PDPA ไม่ใช่เพียงกฎหมายสำหรับองค์กรหรือภาคธุรกิจเท่านั้น แต่คือสิทธิขั้นพื้นฐานของประชาชนทุกคนในการควบคุมและปกป้องข้อมูลของตนเอง

Key Entities

Organization

Personal Data Protection Committee(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการคุ้มครองข้อมูลส่วนบุคคล)ℹ️

The government body responsible for overseeing and enforcing the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) in Thailand.

PDPC(สคส.)ℹ️

Abbreviation for the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC), Thailand's data protection authority.

Law

Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2019(พระราชบัญญัติคุ้มครองข้อมูลส่วนบุคคล พ.ศ. 2019)ℹ️

The primary legislation in Thailand governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, also known as PDPA.

PDPAℹ️

Acronym for the Personal Data Protection Act in Thailand, the key legislation for data privacy.

Person

Pol. Col. Suraphong Plearnkham(พันตำรวจเอก สุรพงศ์ เปล่งขำ)

The Secretary-General of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) in Thailand.

Place

Government Complex Building 80th Anniversary(ศูนย์ราชการเฉลิมพระเกียรติ 80 พรรษา)

A government complex in Bangkok, Thailand, where the PDPC holds its anniversary event.

Chaeng Watthana Road(ถนนแจ้งวัฒนะ)

A major road in Bangkok, Thailand, where the Government Complex Building 80th Anniversary is located.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand, where the PDPC and its anniversary event are located.