The enforcement of the PDPA has a crucial impact on them," Atip Bijanonda, vice-chairman of the Board of Trade, told the Bangkok Post. Once implemented, it is expected to upgrade personal data protection in Thailand. He said strict enforcement of the PDPA would make it more difficult for big data analytics and the country's digital transformation. "Thailand's PDPA was derived from the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, including some measures that are too strict," said Mr Atip. According to Mr Thienchai, the PDPA will create confidence among foreign business operators, particularly those from Europe, in conducting business in Thailand.

Source: Bangkok Post May 05, 2022 11:32 UTC