Padu is not bound by Personal Data Protection Act, says Digi...

Join us on our WhatsApp Channel, follow us on Instagram, and receive browser alerts for the latest news you need to know. Gobind emphasised that Act 709 is crucial in preparing for rapid technological advancements and the increasing use of data in the future. -- BernamaKUALA LUMPUR, July 17 -- The Central Database Hub (Padu), which gathers data on Malaysian citizens to assist the government with precise socio-economic measurements is not bound by the Personal Data Protection Act 2024 (Act 709). KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 -- The Central Database Hub (Padu), which gathers data on Malaysian citizens to assist the government with precise socio-economic measurements is not bound by the Personal Data Protection Act 2024 (Act 709). Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo explained that Act 709 regulates the processing of personal data in commercial transactions. "Hence, if you ask whether Padu is boun...