Waze Denies Security Risks & Collecting Sensitive Government Data After M'sian Civil Servants Ban - WORLD OF BUZZ
Source: WORLD OF BUZZ
Published on: 2026-10-23 00:52
Popular navigation app Waze has broken its silence, denying claims that its platform poses any security risks to users or the Malaysian government. The statement comes after an official directive issued by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, prohibiting all civil servants from using the navigation app with immediate effect due to security concerns. "We do not collect sensitive government information" - Waze Utusan Malaysia, reported that a spokesperson for Waze Mobile Ltd emphasized that allegations regarding the collection of sensitive government data or allowing third parties to exploit user privacy are completely untrue. The company explained that its operations strictly adhere to international data protection laws to safeguard user privacy globally. "Claims that Waze collects sensitive government information or allows any party to exploit users' per...
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