Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister
Gobind Singh Deo highlighted that key proposals for amending Act 709 include mandatory notification of personal data breaches.
Thu Jul 04 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children
It is reported that every year in Malaysia, 1,000 children become victims of abuse and neglect.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Data leakage: Appointment of data protection officer required under proposed amendment to Personal Data Protection Act
Data users will be required to appoint a data protection officer under the proposed amendment to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709).
Thu Aug 04 2022
#KiniNews: Personal data safe on MySejahtera? - Don't worry, says minister
Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reassured Malaysians that it's safe to use the country’s contact tracing app MySejahtera, as their private data is protected under the Personal Data Protection Act.
Ismail was responding to a question on a viral video which was widely circulated yesterday, showing a man questioning the MySejahtera app’s wide list of permissions required to function on mobile devices.
Ismail was responding to a question on a viral video which was widely circulated yesterday, showing a man questioning the MySejahtera app’s wide list of permissions required to function on mobile devices.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Whistleblower Act needs to be reviewed thoroughly - Wan Junaidi
Laws relating to whistleblowers under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) have to be thoroughly reviewed in an effort to increase national integrity.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Public told to report corruption to MACC, not on social media
The public is urged to report any abuse of power, fraud or corruption with evidence to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and not just making allegations on social media.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Protected witnesses in Tronoh Assemblyman's rape case testified today
Two protected witnesses, including the victim in the rape case, testified in camera during the hearing at the High Court.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Two witnesses in Paul Yong's rape trial to testify in-camera
Two witnesses in the former Perak executive council member Paul Yong Choo Kiong's rape trial, including the victim, will testify in-camera under the Witness Protection Act programme 2009.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Rela denies personal data used for automatic registration of members
Rela in a statement today said the automatic registration was against Section 6 (1) of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Paul Yong rape case: Prosecution to apply for use of Witness Protection Act 2009
Paul Yong rape case: Prosecution to apply for use of Witness Protection Act 2009.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Corruption rooting out the mother of all evils in our nation
Corruption is the gangrene that will eventually destroy the whole body if pre-emptive action is not undertaken.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Civil servants encouraged to report malpractices in respective depts, agencies
There are various channels for informants to convey information to the MACC or the Integrity Unit in each ministry, department or agency.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Only 0.01 per cent of civil servants brave to report on corruption - MACC
Based on the MACCs data, only 343 civil servants came forward to provide information on corrupt practices between 2012 and last year.
Tue Dec 08 2020
Existing laws constantly reviewed for improvements
The government always conducts reviews of existing laws, including the Official Secrets Act 1972 (OSA) and the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 for improvement.
Wed Dec 02 2020
PDPD urges Muslim Pro to protect users' personal data
Muslim Pro explained that the information given previously to X-Mode was not personal data.
Tue Nov 24 2020