PUBLISHED: 28 Aug 2024 at 05: 53
According to the Digital Economy and Society Ministry ( DES ), local administrative organizations ( LAOs ) are responsible for the worst cases of personal data leaks among all state agencies.
The government conducted assessments on 31, 561 state-run models to find out how much personal data had been leaked between last November and July 31.
It found 6, 086 situations where such information had been leaked and managed to warn 6, 081 products and companies to suggest they take activity, said DES Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
The checks were performed by the Personal Data Protection Commission’s ( PDPC )” Eagle Eye” centre, which conducts surveillance of personal data abuse and infringements.
Mr. Prasert noted that the proportion of data leakages at state-run products has already significantly increased, from 31 % of personal data held each month in November to just 1.6 % as of the end of July.
The highest leakage are from the LAO labor, with these budgeting for 2, 850 of 6, 086 situations. Additionally, during the reporting period, 139 cases occurred where officers of state-run organizations allegedly illegally sold citizens ‘ personal information.
11 offenders have been detained by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau on suspicion of theft of information.
The DES secretary claimed that the government has instructed the PDPC to keep an eye on any additional information leakage by state authorities.
He argued that these organizations must gain people’s confidence by putting forth enough legal measures to protect personal information.
Mr Prasert added that, nevertheless, personal information leakage have shown indications of dropping. They are also pervasive at state agencies in charge of providing public services, though.
The government has pledged to take proactive measures to combat data maltreatment in the state and private sectors.
According to the DES secretary, state agencies that permit any such leaking or misuse to take place on their view may face legal penalties and fines under the PDPA rules.