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Law crackdown on data pilferers

Cybercrime legislation when enacted on Sunday aims to tackle cybercriminality at its origins by obstructing the use of personal data in illicit activities, as stated by the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC).

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Law crackdown on data pilferers

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Thailand's newest cybercrime law, officially dubbed the Royal Decree on Measures for the Prevention and Suppression of Cybercrime BE 2568 (2025), is now in effect. The aim? To bolster personal data security and stamp out misuse in online criminal activities. Here's a lowdown:

Cracking Down on Cybercrime

This law takes a firm stance on personal data protection, both explicit and implicit, as a means to nip cybercrime in the bud—particularly against digital scammers and call center crews.

Deterrents for Lawbreakers

Does sharing or selling someone's personal data without their consent sound like a bright idea? Think again. Offenders could face up to one year behind bars and a hefty fine of 100,000 baht. If data is bought or sold, the penalties escalate to up to five years' imprisonment or a fine of 500,000 baht, or both.

Beyond the Living

Deceased individuals' data isn't off-limits either; using such information for nefarious purposes is a punishable offense.

Real-Time Monitoring

The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has set up the PDPC Eagle Eye centre to keep a hawk-eyedwatch over personal data breaches, ensuring prompt enforcement of the law.

Strengthening Existing Protections

This new decree bolsters the existing Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), serving as an additional tool to protect personal data and combat cybercrime. Citizens are encouraged to be cautious with their information, reporting any suspected breaches to the relevant authorities.

Remember, prevention is better than cure. Let's work together to keep our digital world secure.

  1. To combat cybercrime and promote personal data security, Thailand's new cybercrime law, titled the Royal Decree on Measures for the Prevention and Suppression of Cybercrime BE 2568 (2025), has been enforced.
  2. The law targets digital scammers and call center crews, aiming to deter offenders from sharing or selling personal data without consent by imposing penalties of up to one year imprisonment and a 100,000 baht fine.
  3. If data is bought or sold, penalties escalate to up to five years' imprisonment, a 500,000 baht fine, or both.
  4. To strengthen existing protections, this new decree supports the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), with the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) setting up the PDPC Eagle Eye center for real-time monitoring and enforcement of personal data breaches in the general-news and crime-and-justice sectors of technology.
Cybercrime legislation, now enacted, aims to tackle cybercrimes at their origins. It is designed to prohibit the utilization of personal data in illicit activities, as asserted by the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC).

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