Rechtsnormen: Journal of Law
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)

Cybersecurity Laws: Protecting Personal Data in the Age of Digital Transformation

Syamsul Bahri (Universitas Bumi Persada)
Pong Krit (Rangsit University)
Siri Lek (Silpakorn University)



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Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Background. The rapid acceleration of global digital transformation has fundamentally reorganized the socio-economic landscape, rendering personal data highly vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats and systemic exploitation. Purpose. This research aims to critically evaluate the efficacy of contemporary cybersecurity laws in safeguarding individual privacy amidst this hyper-connected environment. Method. The investigation adopts a qualitative legal research design, utilizing a comparative analysis of data protection regimes across diverse jurisdictions through a specialized techno-legal analytical framework. Results. Findings indicate a significant regulatory disclosure paradox, where stringent legislation increases transparency and reporting rates without immediately reducing the absolute frequency of data breaches. The data suggests that technical alignment within statutory language is more critical for legal efficiency than the severity of financial penalties. This study concludes that the future of data sovereignty depends on the seamless integration of legal principles into the software development lifecycle. Conclusion. Legislators must move toward agile, principle-based frameworks that account for the borderless nature of digital networks and emerging technological complexities. Robust legal infrastructures are essential not only for privacy but as a primary pillar of national economic security and public trust.

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rjl

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Rechtsnormen: Journal of Law is a leading international journal focused on the global exchange of knowledge in Law as well as advancing research and practice across law disciplines. The journal provides a forum for articles reporting on original research, systematic and scholarly reviews focused on ...