Thailand PDPA Compliance Guide: Data Protection Best Practices for Medical AI

As Thailand's PDPA is fully enforced, medical AI companies face stricter compliance demands. This article shares ThaiVitalis' approach to PDPA compliance.

Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) has been in full effect since 2022. Medical data, classified as sensitive personal data, receives the highest level of protection. For companies providing AI healthcare services in Thailand, compliance is not only a legal requirement — it is the foundation of patient trust.

Data Localization: All patient data must be stored on servers within Thailand, and cross-border transfers require explicit authorization. ThaiVitalis operates dual active data centers in Bangkok and Chiang Mai to ensure data sovereignty.

Informed Consent Management: Patients must sign an informed consent form before AI-assisted diagnosis, clearly stating data usage scope, retention period, and sharing parties. We have developed a digital consent management system that allows patients to view and revoke authorization at any time.

Data Minimization: AI model inference uses only the minimum required data fields. Raw images are de-identified and archived according to regulations after analysis is complete.