Ensuring Data Privacy in HR and Recruitment: Understanding Thailand’s PDPA

Ensuring Data Privacy in HR and Recruitment: Understanding Thailand’s PDPA

In 2022, Thailand introduced the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) to establish clear guidelines for safeguarding personal data. As technology advances, the threat of data breaches rises, making these guidelines essential. The PDPA defines the duties of data controllers, like companies handling employee data, to ensure proper data management and protection.

Human Resources (HR) and recruiting departments, which frequently collect and manage personal data through job applications, employee records, and healthcare information, must comply with the PDPA. To meet these regulations, HR departments should follow several key guidelines for data protection.