An Overview of Data Privacy Laws in South-East Asia

An Overview of Data Privacy Laws in South-East Asia is a comprehensive training session organized by Assas International, focusing on the evolving data protection regulations across Southeast Asian countries. The event is scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025, and Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Singapore Time (GMT+8). Participants can attend in person at the Assas campus in Singapore or join remotely via Zoom.

The program will be led by Lucas Nicolet-Serra, counsel at K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, who specializes in commercial, regulatory, and contractual work, with a focus on technology arrangements and data privacy strategies. The course will provide a high-level overview of data protection regimes in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, highlighting recent developments and discussing areas of alignment and divergence among these jurisdictions.

Key topics include compliance challenges faced by companies operating across these countries, enforcement trends, the role of Data Protection Officers, and issues related to data localization and cross-border data transfers. The sessions will incorporate case studies to illustrate practical applications of the discussed principles.

This training is ideal for legal professionals, compliance officers, and business leaders seeking to understand and navigate the complex landscape of data privacy laws in Southeast Asia. Attendees will gain valuable insights into regional regulations, enabling them to develop effective compliance strategies for their organizations.