Personal Data Protection Act 2010
Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi 2010
Regulates the processing of personal data in commercial transactions and provides for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 102 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 109 pages
Copy of the official text captured from the Laws of Malaysia portal (AGC) on 26 October 2026. Always check the official portal for the authoritative current version. Amendments made after the official “last updated” date are published separately as amending Acts (Act A…) on the portal.
| Number | Act 709 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Communications, media & technology |
| Year | 2010 |
| Official “last updated” | 15 September 2026 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to regulate the processing of personal data in commercial transactions and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
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Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 15 September 2026 | 109 | 856844ab5350 | PDF 0.7 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 15 September 2026 | 102 | 765d4a480248 | PDF 0.8 MB |
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Official source
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