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Is Your Business Ready for
Malaysia's New PDPA Rules?

Two new obligations are already law. Most Malaysian SMEs don't know if they qualify — or if they're already non-compliant.

What Changed in 2025

Mandatory DPO Appointment

If you handle data of 20,000+ individuals, you must appoint a Data Protection Officer — registered with PDPD within 21 days.

72-Hour Breach Notification

A significant breach must be reported to the Commissioner within 72 hours. Affected individuals notified within 7 days.

Already In Force

These rules took effect 1 June 2025. Malaysia's PDPD modelled enforcement on Singapore's PDPC. The question is whether you're covered.

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PDPA Readiness Check

Section 1 — Do the New Rules Apply?

Question 1 of 7

Approximately how many individuals' personal data does your business hold? (customer records, HR data, mailing lists)

Under 1,000 1,000 – 10,000 10,000 – 20,000 Over 20,000

Question 2 of 7

Do you handle any sensitive data types? (financial info, health records, ID/passport numbers)

Yes No Not sure

Section 2 — DPO Readiness

Question 3 of 7

Do you have a designated Data Protection Officer or person responsible for PDPA compliance?

Yes, registered with PDPD Yes, but not registered No Not sure what a DPO is

Question 4 of 7

Is your DPO's contact information published on your company website?

Yes No We don't have a website

Section 3 — Breach Response

Question 5 of 7

If your systems were breached tonight, how quickly would you realistically know?

Within hours — we have active monitoring Within 1–2 days Likely days or weeks Not sure

Question 6 of 7

Do you have a documented data breach response plan?

Yes, tested and up to date Yes, but never tested No

Question 7 of 7

Do you know the PDPD Commissioner's data breach notification process and the 72-hour deadline?

Yes, and we have a process to meet the 72-hour window Aware of it, but no formal process yet No, this is new to me

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