Charmian Aw

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Charmian Aw |Audrey Koh

Malaysia issued a regulatory guideline for data breach notification in February 2025. This article discusses how the new regulation affects businesses in Malaysia. On 25 February 2025, Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Commissioner released the Guideline (“Guideline”) on Data Breach Notification1. In this article, we explore the new requirements introduced by the Guideline and their practical impact on businesses operating in Malaysia. 1. What qualifies as “personal data breach”?

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Charmian Aw |Audrey Koh

Malaysia introduced a mandatory data protection officer appointment in February 2025. We discuss the implications of this new regulatory requirement for businesses operating in Malaysia. On 25 February 2025, Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Commissioner issued the Guideline (“Guideline”) on the Appointment of Data Protection Officers (“DPOs”)1. We discuss the new requirements put forward by the Guideline, and its actionable impact on businesses that operate in Malaysia.

Nov 21, 2024 | hcamag.com | Julia Yeo |Charmian Aw

New legislation providing more protections to gig workers, obligations for platform operators The Platform Workers Act coming into effect on 1 January 2025 will be a game-changer in Singapore’s labour landscape. It marks a significant step towards recognising the unique circumstances of platform workers and providing them with essential protections.

Oct 29, 2024 | shrm.org | Julia Yeo |Charmian Aw

HR must always include human intelligence and oversight of AI in decision-making in hiring and firing, a legal expert said at SHRM24. She added that HR can ensure compliance by meeting the strictest AI standards, which will be in Colorado’s upcoming AI law. The proliferation of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and the ensuing expected increase in productivity and efficiency, could help usher in the four-day workweek, some experts predict.

Aug 28, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Charmian Aw

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