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Data protection penalties eased
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/06/2022
» Regulations aimed at relaxing enforcement of the penalties under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) are expected to come into force next week, says Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
Mobile operators prepped for PDPA
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/05/2022
» Major mobile operators have affirmed they are fully prepared for customer data protection and cybersecurity standards in line with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which is scheduled to come into force on Wednesday.
Agency constructs 40 new rules to bolster law
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/02/2022
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) aims to roll out 40 subordinate regulations of the Cybersecurity Act this year to strengthen the country's systems.
New digital economy boss sets agenda
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/12/2021
» Putchapong Nodthaisong, the newly appointed secretary-general of the Office of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission (ONDE), has pledged to push for 5G industrial adoption, a centralised platform for state agencies for tasks related to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and a platform prototype for e-signatures and e-documents as key priorities.
Spotlight on telecom infrastructure funds
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/11/2021
» Eyes are now on whether the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board will reverse its stance on having the authority to regulate telecom infrastructure funds through a licensing regime, following disagreement by some board members.
Experts jittery on security
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/11/2021
» The telecom regulator and academics have expressed concerns about privacy and cybersecurity issues linked with 5G infrastructure, connected devices and apps due to the lack of specific regulations for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and standards for cybersecurity measures.
Thaicom ready to navigate new frontiers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/09/2021
» Despite a 30-year satellite operating concession ending on Sept 10, SET-listed Thaicom is still optimistic about the future, indicating the space economy offers a myriad of business opportunities.
ONDE outlines digital outlook
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/09/2021
» Lack of public knowledge about the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), a dearth of digital skills among officials and tepid cross-border e-commerce by Thai vendors are three concerns surrounding the country's digital transformation, says the Office of National Digital Economy and Society Commission (ONDE).
Court injunction allows Thaicom to utilise slots
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/08/2021
» The Central Administrative Court has issued an injunction that enables SET-listed Thaicom to continue using satellite orbital slots for 10 satellite network filings, including those used by the Thaicom 7 and 8 satellites, after the company's satellite operating concession ends on Sept 10.
State plan to aid e-commerce
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/02/2021
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) is gearing up to develop digital infrastructure, upgrade e-transaction rules, improve e-transaction system standards and promote digital knowledge among the public as part of its 2021-22 strategic plan.