As of June 1, 2025, the Malaysia Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 is now in effect. Key updates under Sections 6 and 9 mandate the appointment of Data Protection Officers, require data breach notifications, and establish data portability rights for individuals.

While these changes bring new compliance challenges, forward-thinking organizations are moving beyond mere compliance toward privacy excellence through privacy information management system (PIMS).

Ringus offers comprehensive ISO 27701 implementation and consultation services — the international standard for privacy information management. Building up a robust privacy management framework enables organizations to systematically identify privacy risks, streamline data protection processes, and maintain comprehensive control over personal information handling.

ISO 27701 certification signals to stakeholders that privacy is embedded within your operations, positioning your organization as a trusted data steward, with demonstration of your organization's commitment to proactively managing personal data with, going well beyond baseline regulatory requirements. In an era of increasing privacy regulations, this certification provides a competitive advantage and future-proofs your privacy framework.