Mandatory Data Breach Notification in Malaysia

With the latest amendments to Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act 2024, organizations are now legally required to report qualifying data breaches within 72 hours of discovery—or risk non-compliance.

In this episode of the HHQ Legal Insight Podcast, join our Technology Practice Group Partners, Ong Johnson and Khai Yi Lo, alongside host Zach Shaw, as they dive into:

✅ What triggers a mandatory data breach notification under the PDPA

✅ The meaning of “significant harm” and how to assess it

✅ DPO’s role in managing incidents and reporting to the Commissioner

✅ 72-hour response timeline – what to do and how to act fast

✅ Practical actions companies must take in the first hours after a breach

✅ Notifying affected data subjects and managing reputational risk.

If you’re responsible for compliance, legal risk, or cybersecurity, this episode is a must-listen.

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