Legal Problems Relating to the Authority and Functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee

Abstract

This study aims to examine the background and significance of issues related to the authority and functions of Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Committee; to analyze the concepts, theories, and principles relevant to the authority and functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee; and to review the laws concerning the authority and functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee at the national, international, and foreign levels. It may also contribute to improving and amending matters relating to the authority and functions of Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Committee to enhance the effectiveness of their enforcement, as the author considers that the enforcement of laws concerning the authority and functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee is not yet sufficiently effective.

The results of the study indicate that, with regard to issues concerning the authority and functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee, the author proposes that Section 16 of the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) should be amended to more clearly define the authority and functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee. Such amendments should address the independence of the Personal Data Protection Committee, support for the development of codes of ethics and codes of conduct, and the investigation and inquiry into non-compliance with the law on personal data protection, in order to ensure more effective enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019).