Comms Ministry Looking To Improve PersonalData Security And Laws
This was revealed yesterday by its minister, Fahmi Fadzil, on Bernama TV’s Ruang Bicara programme during a discussion regarding the enhancements of the nation’s digital based aspects.
One of the ministry’s aspiring plans is to turn its Personal Data Protection Department into a statutory body in order for it to carry out its functions more efficiently. Fahmi said the agency will become among the important departments that need to be strengthened, especially concerning the effective safeguarding of personal data from risks such as leakage.
“For example, if I issue a cash cheque, the bank will call for confirmation,” he said during the discussion. “The same process applies to the security of personal data, and the government agency related to personal data must automatically inform the leakage of personal data. This aspect is being studied.”In addition, the ministry is also looking to enhance the current laws, as well as review its structure or policy.
Apart from discussing the above issues, the Comms minister also revealed that the government is expected to announce the
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