'Ban will protect civil servants'
Source: The Star
Published on: 2026-10-21 23:21
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to ban civil servants from using the Waze navigation app is a proactive measure to protect their privacy and data, say experts. However, they say any substitute app must also be held to the same standards and guarantee data security. "The government decision limits the exposure of civil servants' movement data, particularly those with access to classified information or involved in critical missions at undisclosed locations," said cybersecurity expert Fong Choong Fook. Fong said the same standards for data protection should apply to homegrown navigation apps like TuJu and Pintaz. "They must also undergo rigorous security assessments to ensure the data they store and manage is adequately protected." Malaysian Cyber Consumer Association (MCCA) president Siraj Jalil praised the ban, saying he had previously urged the government to review the use of Waze back ...
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