Thailand has been in the spotlight regarding data protection and cybersecurity, with many noting that the country does not adequately protect its citizens. Since social media and e-commerce is developing fast in Thailand, the lack of any legal platform covering this area is a rising concern. Rajen Ramiah, IP & Business Development Consultant at Chavalit & Associates Limited, provides an overview of the key laws and regulations that govern data protection in Thailand. Overall, Ramiahsayd, “From Thailand’s perspective, are we fully prepared? Do we have adequate protections in place to safeguard data placed in various organizations? Preparing properly is the key to not falling victim to cyberattacks. The Government is taking all the necessary precautions to put in place adequate laws and directions but ensuring that we are always one step ahead of the attackers is an ongoing process and one can never be too prepared.”
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