Challenges in Protecting Children’s Personal Data in the Digital Age under Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562

Abstract

This article focuses on the challenges in protecting children’s personal data under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA) in the context of the digital society. It examines issues related to the interpretation and adequacy of privacy protection for children, with a comparative analysis of international standards, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which served as an essential model for drafting this Thai law. The study reveals that other countries have specific measures for protecting children’s data in the online environment, while Thailand lacks such specific provisions. Additionally, limitations within the law hinder its effectiveness in safeguarding children’s personal data. This article thus proposes recommendations to improve the efficacy of personal data protection for children in the digital age.