DPO Requirement Checker

Do You Need to Appoint a Data Protection Officer?

Answer three simple questions to determine if your organization is required to appoint a DPO under Malaysia's PDPA 2024 amendments.

Assessment Questions

1. How many individuals' personal data does your organization process annually?

Less than 5,000

5,000 to 10,000

10,000 to 20,000

More than 20,000(DPO required)

Count all individuals whose personal data you collect, process, or store, including customers, employees, and vendors.

2. How many sensitive personal data records does your organization handle?

None

Less than 1,000

1,000 to 10,000

More than 10,000(DPO required)

Sensitive data includes health information, religious beliefs, political opinions, criminal records, biometric data, and other special categories under PDPA.

3. Does your organization conduct regular or systematic monitoring of individuals?

Yes(DPO required)

This includes tracking, profiling, behavioral analysis, location monitoring, or continuous surveillance activities.