Comms and Digital Ministry to look into cybersecurity, protection of personal data


Fahmi who is also Lembah Pantai MP, advised victims of fraud (scam) to report their incidents and not be ashamed to contact the authorities. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is scrutinising cyber security issues to protect the personal data of users in this country from being exposed to online threats such as fraud or information theft.

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil stressed that the issue of cyber security and personal data should be given priority, while the ministry is currently looking at possible immediate solutions to the issue.

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