Brunei darussalam: The enactment of the Personal Data Protection Order 2025 (PDPO) marks a transformative era for Brunei Darussalam's digital landscape. It provides a framework of trust, privacy, and accountability to encourage digital innovation. This was highlighted during the Personal Data Protection Conference 2026, organized by the Authority for Infocommunications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) at the Empire Brunei.
According to Radio Television Brunei, Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications, received the AITI PDP Essentials Infokit. Earlier at the conference, the Chief Executive of AITI outlined AITI's new identity, reflecting its expanded mandate as the regulator for the postal sector and authority for personal data protection in the private sector.
The presentation of working papers by regional experts focused on compliance with data protection regulations, which serve as a catalyst for investment and development. The discussions underscored the importance of the PDPO in setting a new standard for personal data protection, ensuring that Brunei remains at the forefront of digital innovation.