Thailand

 
OVERVIEW Thailand has limited legislation that is primarily intended to protect “confidentiality” of financial information.
ENACTED  
GENERAL PRIVACY LAWS The 1997 Thai Constitution provides privacy rights. Section 37 allows an individual to “enjoy the liberty of communications by lawful means.” The law applies to the collection and use of personal information by the government.
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS Thailand has no applicable law regarding general data protection.
TYPE OF DATA PROTECTED N/A
WORKPLACE PRIVACY LAWS No laws relevant to workplace monitoring.
TRANSBORDER TRANSFERS No laws relevant to transborder transfers.
FINES AND SANCTIONS N/A
OTHER PRIVACY LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Financial Institutions Business Act B.E. 2551

Financial Institutions Business Act B.E. 2551, Section 154, makes it illegal to disclose confidential customer financial information.

No laws relevant to data registration.