Legal redress for identity theft in Malaysia: a hope or hype?

Zulhuda, Sonny (2014) Legal redress for identity theft in Malaysia: a hope or hype? In: IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2014, 11-12 June 2014, Kuala Lumpur. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Identity theft is described as unlawful acquisitions of personal data that belongs to other individuals. It provides ―ammunitions‖ for further action such as credit cards forgery or impersonated bank accounts that are used as a platform for further crimes. Though identity theft incidents increase from time to time, they hardly end up in prosecution. This situation has been largely credited to the absence of the specific law on identity theft. Against this background, the enactment of Personal Data Protection Act 2010 triggers huge interests. The law, which seeks to regulate the processing, storing and use of personal data of individuals in commercial activities, is now expected to fill the gap on identity theft issues. This paper analyzes to what extent this hope can be realised by assessing the relevant provisions in the Act. Poster Presentation at IRIIE 2014

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Additional Information:	6473/87817
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Personal Data Protection Act 2010
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General) K Law > K1401 Intellectual Property K Law > K5000 Criminal Law
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Civil Law
Depositing User:	Dr Sonny Zulhuda
Date Deposited:	29 Jan 2021 12:39
Last Modified:	29 Jan 2021 12:39
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/87817

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