Govt wants Waze to explain handling of Malaysians' data
Source: The Star
Published on: 2026-10-23 08:45
PETALING JAYA: The government is seeking clarity from Waze on how the navigation app collects and handles Malaysians' personal data, amid national security and privacy concerns. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the Israeli-developed app needs to explain how it manages personal information, citing concerns over possible data leaks and the sale of stolen information on the dark web. "We are not certain how Malaysians' personal data could be obtained in such a manner, resulting in data leaks and irresponsible parties profiting from its sale on the dark web. "But I hope Waze will provide an explanation. You have to explain," he told a press conference on Friday (Oct 23). Fahmi said the Personal Data Protection Department, under the Digital Ministry, could also be consulted on aspects of the matter that might require further investigation. However, he stressed that an...
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