Notary Public for PDPA Data Processing Agreement
สัญญา DPA (PDPA Data Processing Agreement) · § compliance
Before you proceed
Certify DPA copies or signatures as requested. Separate processing terms from transfer safeguards; notarization does not establish PDPA/GDPR compliance or adequacy.
Turnaround: Estimated after document review; consular and embassy steps depend on those offices.
Document scope and limits of certification
A DPA should reflect the actual controller, processor, instructions and data scope—not merely add PDPA or GDPR labels. Check service, subprocessor and safeguards annexes before choosing certification.
Under GDPR, Article 28 processor terms and Chapter V international-transfer safeguards are distinct issues. SCCs differ by purpose and are not necessary in every case. Signature certification does not establish adequate safeguards or an adequacy decision; assess Thai and EU rules against the actual processing.
What to prepare before an appointment
- Required DPA and annexes
- Party roles and signer authority evidence
- Recipient’s certification checklist; do not send live customer datasets unnecessarily
Certification steps requested by the recipient
Identify controller/processor roles and relevant data → check the DPA and annexes → confirm the required certification → review transfer safeguards and security separately.
Typical use cases
- Providing a DPA copy for a counterparty review
- Witnessing agreement signatures where requested
Common pitfalls
- Transfer SCCs are not required in every DPA; assess applicable law and the actual transfer.
- Sending data into Europe and transferring it out of the EEA are not automatically governed by the same rules.
- A Notary → MFA → Embassy chain does not confer EU adequacy on a company.
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Questions before certification
- What is certification of PDPA Data Processing Agreement for?
- Certify DPA copies or signatures as requested. Separate processing terms from transfer safeguards; notarization does not establish PDPA/GDPR compliance or adequacy.
- Does a notarized DPA establish GDPR compliance or allow transfers?
- No. Assess the processing basis, party obligations and applicable transfer safeguards. Notarization is not a compliance verdict.
- Which certification steps are needed?
- Identify controller/processor roles and relevant data → check the DPA and annexes → confirm the required certification → review transfer safeguards and security separately.
- What should I check before an appointment?
- Transfer SCCs are not required in every DPA; assess applicable law and the actual transfer. · Sending data into Europe and transferring it out of the EEA are not automatically governed by the same rules. · A Notary → MFA → Embassy chain does not confer EU adequacy on a company.
- How are timing and fees assessed?
- Send the recipient, country, form and required documents for a free initial enquiry. We confirm scope and a quote after reviewing the documents. Timing depends on the work and relevant authorities; completion dates and acceptance are not guaranteed.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Thailand have notaries public?
- Thailand uses Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand for notarial acts within their permitted scope. Acceptance abroad depends on the recipient. Ask which certifier, wording and any additional authentication it requires; notarial certification is not the same as an Apostille.
- What documents can a Notarial Services Attorney certify?
- Commonly certified items include signatures on powers of attorney, affidavits and statutory declarations, certified true copies of passports and corporate documents, company resolutions and share transfer forms, sponsorship and consent letters, and the identity of a signatory for foreign banks, universities and courts. The attorney certifies the signing act or copy fidelity — not the truth of the content.
- Do I have to sign in person?
- Yes. The attorney must see the signatory in person together with the original passport or Thai ID before certifying a signature, which is the core safeguard of the service. Remote or scanned signatures cannot be certified. Mobile appointments at your office, condominium lobby or a nearby café are available if you cannot come to ours.
- How much does notarial certification cost and how fast is it?
- Attorney notarial certification starts at the current official rate per document, with the final price depending on the number of documents, signatories and whether the appointment is mobile or out of hours. The certification itself is completed during the appointment; only the subsequent MFA and embassy steps add working days.
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