Protection of Personal Data in Malaysia
Introduction Prior to 2010, the regulation of personal data was governed mainly by industry-specific legislation. Industry-specific legislation with respect to data protection existed in the banking and finance, healthcare, and telecommunications industries, among others. In May 2010, the PDPA was passed by the Malaysian Parliament and received Royal Assent in June 2010. The PDPA came … Continue reading Protection of Personal Data in Malaysia
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The purpose of the Invention Secrecy Act, 1951 The Invention Secrecy Act was created to restrict the exportation of classified information that may be potentially detrimental to the security of the country. In other words, the Act enables governments to impose “secrecy orders” on a patent application that comprises of classified information that is sensitive … Continue reading An Overview on the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951
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