Dewan Negara passes the Data Sharing Bill 2024

The Data Sharing Bill 2024 (“Bill”) was passed by the Dewan Negara (Senate) on 19 December 2024 and will now be presented for Royal Assent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Upon receipt of Royal Assent, the Bill will be gazetted to become law and will come into operation on a date to be appointed by the Minister of Digital.
 
Our summary on the salient features of the Bill can be accessed here.
 
 
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