MyDigital ID says it enforced yearly renewals due to cybersecurity concerns


According to the company, users can renew the MyDigital ID through the app or at a MyDigital ID kiosk in selected locations. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: MyDigital ID Sdn Bhd says it implemented a yearly renewal policy to ensure the safety and integrity of the national digital identification system intended for authenticating users across government services.

"Digital certificates have a one-year expiration period to improve cybersecurity and limit cyberattacks. This approach follows standard international practices," said MyDigital ID CEO Mohd Mirza Mohamed Noor in a statement to LifestyleTech.

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