Gobind: Ministry needs to send out clear signal on the importance of data safety


Gobind said his ministry is paying attention to the number of data breach incidents that has been reported in Malaysia so far. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said a clear message needs to be delivered on the importance of securing user data in the digital space.

Gobind added that as his ministry is looking into tightening and strengthening the current Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), he is aware of concerns about the number of data breach incidents reported in Malaysia so far.

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