R2P Program: Malaysia Modules

Welcome to the Malaysia Modules of the Right to Privacy (R2P) Program. In this specialized curriculum, we delve into the intricacies of digital privacy, data protection, and emerging legal frameworks in the Malaysian context. Our modules are designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of privacy rights and practices in the digital age.

This module was held in-person on 5/12 2-5pm in Kuala Lumpur.

The module will cover innovative data privacy frameworks deployed in national legislations around the globe, such as data sandboxes, data trusts, privacy seals, and certification schemes. It will also give an overview of alternative data governance mechanisms that are not mainstream yet, but have the potential to democratize data sharing processes, such as data trusts, data cooperatives, data commons, data collaboratives and data marketplaces. The module examines case law on privacy in the digital environment and legitimate restrictions on the right to privacy through data protection, cybersecurity, cybercrime, and digital surveillance or ICT laws and policies.

Objectives of the module:

After the completion of this module, the training participants will be able to: 

  1. Define and understand the legitimate restrictions on the right to privacy through data protection, cybersecurity, cybercrime, and digital surveillance or ICT laws and policies. 
  2. Define and comprehend innovative data privacy frameworks deployed in national legislations around the globe. 
  3. Get acquainted with key legal areas related to data privacy protection, and case law on privacy in the digital environment.



Scope of the module: 

This module will review and present data privacy regulations and practices in Malaysia. For each jurisdiction, the module will give an overview of the following elements: the right to privacy, surveillance legal landscape, data protection, policies, and sectoral initiatives.  

 

Objectives of the module: 

After the completion of this module, the training participants will be able to: 

  • Define and understand the data privacy regulations and practices in Malaysia.

  • Have a firm grasp of case law and case studies related to strategic litigation in online privacy in Malaysia.