Overview

Jabatan Perlindungan Data Peribadi (JPDP) is Malaysia's independent data protection authority responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and its associated regulations.

The JPDP's primary function is to safeguard the privacy rights of individuals in Malaysia by ensuring that their personal data is collected, used, and disclosed in a responsible and lawful manner.

The JPDP carries out this function through various activities, including:

Educating and advising organizations on their obligations under the PDPA.

Investigating complaints from individuals about breaches of their privacy rights.

Taking enforcement action against organizations that violate the PDPA.

Developing guidelines and standards for the protection of personal data.

Promoting public awareness of privacy rights and data protection issues.