Cambodia Draft PDPL

Draft Personal Data Protection Law

Cambodia's draft data protection law establishing human intervention rights for automated decisions (Article 34) and mandatory DPO requirement.

Jurisdiction

Cambodia

Enacted

Pending

Effective

TBD

Enforcement

To be established

Expected passage 2026-2027

DataGuidance Cambodia Overview

Why It Matters

Cambodia's Article 34 human intervention requirement for automated decisions will directly impact AI chatbots making risk assessments when enacted. Monitor for passage.

Recent Developments

Draft under consideration, expected passage 2026-2027

At a Glance

Applies to

AI CompanionMental Health AppGeneral Chatbot

Requires

Transparency User Rights

Who Must Comply

Data controllers and processors in Cambodia (when enacted)
Entities processing data of Cambodian residents
Automated decision-making systems

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

Human intervention rights for automated decisions (Article 34)
Data Protection Officer mandatory
Consent requirements for data processing
Breach notification required
Cross-border transfer restrictions

Compliance & Enforcement

Penalties

To be determined upon enactment

Primary Source

DataGuidance Cambodia Overview

https://www.dataguidance.com/

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Cambodia

Focus Areas

Mental health & crisis

Algorithmic accountability

Cite This

APA

Cambodia. (n.d.). Draft Personal Data Protection Law.

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