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Thailand PDPC regulatory guidance and certification
Overview
The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has taken steps to clarify and elevate data protection standards in Thailand.
Initially, the PDPC addressed public concerns regarding the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and residential security. Secretary-General Surapong Plengkham clarified that installing CCTV at private residences for personal or household activities is exempt from the PDPA under Section 4 (1). While homeowners may use cameras to protect property or gather legal evidence, the committee advised caution when recording individuals on public streets.
Subsequently, the PDPC shifted focus toward organizational accountability through the promotion of the ‘PDPC Certification Mark’. This initiative encourages companies to move beyond basic legal compliance by implementing verifiable security measures and processes. To support this, the committee scheduled an executive talk in Bangkok to educate leaders and Data Protection Officers on using standardized data management to enhance corporate credibility and mitigate digital economy risks.
Entities
Personal Data Protection Committee · PDPC Certification Mark · Asawin Grand Convention Hotel
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesPDPC promotes Certification Mark to elevate Thai data protection standards
Thailand's PDPC is launching the ‘PDPC Certification Mark’ to boost corporate data protection standards and will host an executive talk on September 30 to discuss international alignment.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesPDPC clarifies CCTV usage under PDPA laws
Thailand's PDPC clarifies that home CCTV cameras facing public areas do not violate PDPA if used for personal security or household activities, addressing online concerns regarding potential heavy fines.
Sources
appdisqus.com · siamadvisor.com · thaipost.net · thaipr.net