Data Privacy in Thailand: Is Your Company Actually PDPA Compliant?

Since the full enforcement of Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), "data privacy" has become a buzzword. You likely have a cookie banner on your website and a consent form for new employees. But does that mean you are compliant?

For many businesses, there is a dangerous gap between legal paperwork and technical reality. You can have the best privacy policy in the world, but if your customer data is sitting on an unencrypted laptop or shared via unsecured email, you are at risk.

As a Responsive IT Partner and a registered Thai company subject to these same laws, Jan IT helps businesses bridge the gap between policy and practice.

It’s More Than Just "Cookie Banners"

Compliance isn't just about asking for permission; it is about how you protect the data you hold. The PDPA requires you to have "appropriate security measures" in place to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or leakage.

Ask yourself these three questions:

1. Where does your data live? Is it on a secure cloud server, or on a USB drive in someone's pocket?
2. Who has access? Can every employee see every file, or do you use Role-Based Access Control?
3. Can you recover it? If you are hit by ransomware, is your data lost forever?

How We Build Compliant Infrastructures

At Jan IT, we design IT systems that align with PDPA and GDPR standards by default. We don't just fix computers; we implement the controls auditors look for:

• Access Control: We use tools like Passwork to manage and audit who accesses your critical accounts, ensuring passwords aren't shared on sticky notes.
• Data Protection: Through Microsoft 365 Business Premium, we implement encryption and "Sensitivity Labels" that keep confidential documents secure, even if they leave your network.
• Resilient Backups: We use Synology Active Backup to ensure that if data is deleted or corrupted, it can be restored quickly, satisfying the requirement for availability.

Your Vendor Matters

Under the PDPA, you are responsible for the vendors you choose. If your IT support provider is a freelancer with no data protection policy, you are the one liable if they mishandle your data.

Jan IT is a legally registered Juristic Person with our own internal DPO (Data Protection Officer) and strict confidentiality clauses. We understand the requirements of international clients (including HIPAA considerations) and act as a safe, compliant link in your supply chain.

Compliance Offers Peace of Mind

Don't view PDPA as a burden. View it as a standard of quality. A secure, compliant business is a trustworthy business.

Are your technical measures actually protecting your data? Contact Jan IT today. We can help you assess your infrastructure and ensure your "Peace of Mind" covers your legal obligations too.