Public should not worry about Padu, data regulated under existing laws, says Syed Ibrahim


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should not be concerned about data collected under the Central Database Hub (Padu) as it is regulated by several existing laws.

Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chairman Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh (pic) said the Omnibus Bill would also be tabled by the government, and it would be able to prevent any abuse by irresponsible parties.

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