Cambodia Personal Data Protection Law
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Cambodia's Personal Data Protection Law establishes comprehensive requirements for the processing of personal data, introducing modern data protection standards and enforcement mechanisms.
Key Facts
- Expected to be enacted in 2024
- Enforced by Data Protection Authority
- Includes data localization requirements
Key Principles
Lawfulness and Consent
Personal data must be processed lawfully and with proper authorization.
Requirements
- Obtain valid consent
- Identify legal basis
- Document processing grounds
- Regular compliance reviews
- Maintain consent records
Examples
- Consent mechanisms
- Legal basis documentation
- Processing records
- Compliance reports
Transparency
Data processing must be transparent to data subjects.
Requirements
- Provide clear privacy notices
- Inform of processing purposes
- Disclose data sharing
- Update privacy information
- Document communications
Examples
- Privacy notices
- Processing notifications
- Communication records
- Information updates
Data Security
Implementation of appropriate security measures to protect personal data.
Requirements
- Implement security controls
- Regular risk assessments
- Staff training
- Incident response plans
- Security monitoring
Examples
- Security policies
- Training programs
- Incident procedures
- Monitoring systems
Compliance Requirements
Registration Requirements
Organizations must register their data processing activities with the Data Protection Authority.
Implementation Steps
- Submit registration application
- Document processing activities
- Pay registration fees
- Maintain registration status
- Update when changes occur
Required Documentation
- Registration certificates
- Processing records
- Payment receipts
- Status updates
- Change notifications
Data Localization Requirements
Requirements for storing and processing personal data within Cambodia.
Implementation Steps
- Assess data storage locations
- Implement local storage solutions
- Document data flows
- Monitor compliance
- Regular audits
Required Documentation
- Storage location inventory
- Data flow diagrams
- Compliance reports
- Audit logs
- Review documentation
Consent Management
Requirements for obtaining and managing valid consent for data processing.
Implementation Steps
- Implement consent mechanisms
- Document consent collection
- Enable withdrawal options
- Regular consent reviews
- Update consent records
Required Documentation
- Consent forms
- Collection records
- Withdrawal procedures
- Review logs
- Update history
Enforcement & Penalties
Administrative Penalties
The Data Protection Authority can impose administrative penalties for violations of the law.
Penalty Categories
Example Cases
Criminal Penalties
Serious violations may result in criminal prosecution.