Malaysia legislation
Section 37
Section 37
(a)
of the refusal and the reasons for the refusal; and
(b)
where paragraph 36(1)(e) is applicable, of the name and address of the other data user concerned.
(2)
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), where personal data to which the data correction request relates is an expression of opinion and the data user is not satisfied that the expression of opinion is inaccurate, incomplete, misleading or not up-to-date, the data user shall—
(a)
make a note, whether annexed to the personal data or elsewhere—
(i)
of the matters in respect of which the expression of opinion is considered by the requestor to be inaccurate, incomplete, misleading or not up-to-date; and
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(ii)
in such a way that the personal data cannot be used by any person without the note being drawn to the attention of and being available for inspection by that person; and
(b)
attach a copy of the note to the notice referred to in subsection (1) which relates to the data correction request.
(3)
In this section, “expression of opinion” includes an assertion of fact which is unverifiable or in all circumstances of the case is not practicable to verify.
(4)
A data user who contravenes subsection (2) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both.
Withdrawal of consent to process personal data