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Malaysia
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The Commissioner, who heads the Personal Data Protection Department in Malaysia.
The Commissioner is empowered by the PDPA to, amongst others:
• implement and enforce the PDPA, as well as any other relevant data protection laws;
• carry out inspection of any personal data system and give recommendations;
• publish reports setting out personal data protection recommendations;
• search and seize either with or without warrant for the purpose of investigations;
• seal premises or equipment;
• be given access to computerised data, whether encrypted or not;
• require production of computers, books, accounts, etc;
• require attendance and examination of person acquainted with the case.
Provided By:
Deepak Pillai, CHRISTOPHER & LEE ONG