Thailand Investigates Sale of 36 Million Personal Data Records

Thai authorities are investigating claims that over 36 million personal records of citizens are being sold online. Deputy Minister Boonthida Somchai has directed the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee to collaborate with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to verify the data's authenticity and ascertain if a breach occurred. The NCSA has identified the original source of the data sale on the dark web and is conducting technical tests to analyze the dataset. Currently, there is no evidence confirming the data's authenticity or linking it to any specific government agency. If a breach is confirmed, legal actions will be taken against those involved in the sale or distribution of the data. The ministry has urged agencies holding citizen data to adhere to high standards of data protection. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to maintain public confidence.

Key Points: • Over 36 million personal records of Thai citizens are reportedly for sale online. • The authenticity of the data is still being verified by Thai authorities. • Legal penalties for data trafficking could include fines and imprisonment.