Data Sharing Act 2025 (Act 864)

Data Sharing Act 2025 (Act 864)

All amendment up to 28 April 2025

Published and printed in July 2026

*There are no amendments between the date book was published and printed.

The Data Sharing Act 2025 (Act 864) is a federal statute that provides the legal framework for the secure, structured, and efficient sharing of data among Malaysia's Federal Government ministries and public sector agencies. Its primary objective is to enhance public service delivery by enabling the responsible exchange of government-held data while ensuring proper governance, accountability, and the protection of sensitive and confidential information.

The Act establishes the National Data Sharing Committee, defines the roles and responsibilities of the **Director General of the National Digital Department**, and sets out the procedures governing data sharing requests, approvals, refusals, and the overall management of data exchange between public sector agencies. Gazetted on 20 February 2025 and effective from 28 April 2025, the Act applies to the Federal Government and supports data-driven decision-making, digital transformation, and the adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, while maintaining appropriate safeguards for personal and confidential data.

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