ARTICLES

17 Sep 2024

Data Leaks: Thai Government Tough on Private Firms, Soft on Public Sector and Cybercriminals

Surachanee Sriyai

Though the Thai government has started to crack down on private companies for cybersecurity lapses, it has not been as harsh with corrupt public officials and crooks on the Dark Web.

16 Apr 2024

Malaysia’s PADU Central Data Hub: Reduced Targets, Raised Stakes

Lee Hwok-Aun

Registration for Malaysia’s central data hub PADU started slow and finished strong but crucial questions that must be convincingly answered remain.

Data Security Malaysia Southeast Asia

17 Jun 2022

The Metaverse and the Importance of Personal Data Protection in Southeast Asia

Albert Jehoshua Rapha

Before Southeast Asia embraces wholesale the advent of the 'Metaverse', it is a matter of urgency for the authorities to address the current shortfalls in the protection of their citizens' personal data.

Data Security Digitalisation Technology

19 Apr 2022

System Reset? Unlocking Domestic Data Flows to Enhance ASEAN E-Commerce

Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy

ASEAN has been unable to take full advantage of the rapid growth of electronic commerce, given uneven levels of openness in data flows within and across the region. Strengthening domestic and regional regulations in this sector will unleash the region’s potential to help its post-pandemic recovery.

ASEAN Asean Trade Data Security E-Commerce