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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

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

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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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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.