Thailand Releases Draft Notification On Collection Of Criminal Record Personal Data

On November 14, 2023, Thailand's Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) published a draft notification on collection of personal data regarding criminal records. The draft notification aims to provide clarifications and prescribe further criteria for processing criminal record data under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which generally requires the processing of criminal records to be carried out under the control of the relevant official authority under the law or under a data protection measure implemented according to rules prescribed by the PDPC.

After its eventual passage, the draft notification will have important implications for businesses' recruitment and human resources activities in relation to individuals with criminal records.