Processing

Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, including recording, input, storage, editing, correction, replication, retrieval, deletion, output, connection, and internal transmission, all of which are regulated activities under the PDPA.

Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, including collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation, alteration, consultation, use, disclosure, erasure or destruction. The definition determines the scope of activities subject to the Act's obligations.

Any operation on personal information, including collection, use, storage, provision, disclosure, correction, deletion, and related acts; PIPA defines processing to establish lawful bases, controller obligations, and permissible uses such as de-identification or pseudonymization for research and AI training.

Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, including collection, recording, organisation, storage, adaptation, retrieval, use, disclosure, or destruction.

Broadly defined to include collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, use, disclosure, or destruction of data.