K-Komm launches investigation into website selling Malaysians’ personal data for cheap


PETALING JAYA: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (K-Komm) has launched an investigation into a website that allegedly sold Malaysians’ personal data openly on the Internet.

K-Komm Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said his ministry worked with the Department of Personal Data Protection (JPDP), Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Cybersecurity Malaysia to delve into the website’s content and background after it was highlighted by a Twitter user.

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