‘Chaiwut’ talks about PDPA, saying, “I got called 4-5 times to sell insurance, I’m annoyed too.”
at 8:05 a.m. on June 25 Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) mentioned in the list “Talk about home talk about the city Talk about everything with the sales minister of insurance.” What can be done and what cannot be done under the Personal Data Protection Act via FM92.5 MHz and the radio broadcasting network of Thailand RADIO THAILAND that Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) out to promote the digital economy or the effective adoption of digital technology
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because of various information everyone’s present Whether it’s shopping online, making credit cards, doing business open bank account Where we give your name, address, phone number, email, tastes, behaviors, preferences, beliefs, are private information. Therefore, laws must be enacted to protect these data from organizations, shops, businesses. misuse of this information causing us harm, suffering, annoyance The law therefore came out to protect people’s information to prevent leakage. not to be used to cause damage
Mr. Chaiwut said Benefits of this law is to build confidence that if we go to do business with anyone and must provide information It must ensure that data is kept well and not leaked. Trust will lead to the exchange of information, doing business, and the economy will grow. And today, PDPA is a universal law that all countries communicate with each other. Create a joint investment trade. To grow the economy using digital technology Because today information is in the online world. a lot of computer systems Without protection laws, we work hard.
As for the issue of photos, will it be against the law or not? It is a very delicate matter. Because in principle, consent must be obtained first. If an image is released and the owner of the image is damaged or he does not agree, he or she may be prosecuted under PDPA and defamation laws. Even if it’s a celebrity, it will be subject to copyright law, so By the principle of posting other people’s photos, it is not appropriate. But if it’s a photo and then accidentally attached and has not been used for commercial benefits Posting to see each other in the family is not against the PDPA law.
Mr. Chaiwut said Because the PDPA law excludes 3 issues is use for personal within the family share information amongst themselves, Mass communication news presentation because it is assumed that journalists have already followed professional ethics, security work investigation, prosecution Work that has the power to support officers working in the security field Security in various systems to find out the culprits It is a duty of duty, so don’t worry too much. because by principle There is no intention of revealing personal information or pictures, addresses, phone numbers, it is not guilty.
“What is worrisome is entrepreneurs who have information of customers or visitors. or companies that have information of applicants Or even political parties themselves will have information of people who join the party. This information must be kept well. not to leak And people who can open the information must have a clear responsibility. If the information is leaked, it will be an offence. can be prosecuted Therefore, there must be a good defense system. It’s something everyone has to do. especially large companies that have to set up the system According to the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee to issue regulations and announcements,” Mr Chaiwut said.
Mr. Chaiwut It is said that large corporations will become a bit more difficult, such as financial institutions, banks, insurance companies. big online store There must be a system that has more standards according to the PDPA law, but small SME entrepreneurs don’t have to do it because they don’t want to burden the public or entrepreneurs too much. Just enough to manage information effectively. Not leaking information is enough.
Mr. Chaiwut Said that on June 20, there was a PDPA law that came out with the principle that SMEs would like to learn to be alert about the law. to make a system to prevent data leakage There will be a certain level of preventive measure to prevent misuse of people’s information. without his consent and damage But there are some system exceptions. Because they have to invest and use money as a burden, there will be an exemption. Just take measures to keep information from leaking. Do not sell information to use in a wrong way
For penalties in case of damage from personal data leaks Begin by mediating and admonishing to stop doing so. But if the action is not stopped, there will be an administrative fine. but if found to be intentionally selling the information clearly doing the wrong thing will be punished according to criminal law One year imprisonment and an administrative fine of millions of baht.
“Today, when this law comes into force What we can see most now is that the number of people calling to sell our products will decrease. For example, selling insurance because if he calls and we answer. We can ask back where we got our phone number from. because if he uses the information to call without our consent he is guilty Write down who called, which company, and from whom. then bring a complaint to the Personal Data Protection Office Of course there is a legal offense
This is important because a lot of people are annoyed with each other. I’m also annoyed. Some days I sit in a meeting, call 4-5 times, sell insurance, which we know who took the information from. because they say that if you want to buy insurance, you can use a credit card that you have This we already know But from now on I can’t do it. I told you it was my fault.Mr Chaiwut said.
Mr. Chaiwut Said operators are trying to put in place a system to prevent data leaks. have good data collection while creating awareness in society Because Thai people are all involved in information. The system will go by itself. It’s not too much of a burden to people. Don’t worry.
