Personal data security concerns behind PADU hesitation
SIBU: The storing of much personal information in one place which leaves the door open to misuse, may be contributing to public hesitancy towards signing up for the Central Database Hub (PADU), said economist Datuk Dr. Madeline Berma. “In my opinion, the majority of Malaysians are concerned with the security of their personal data. With […]
Rising cybercrime in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak is witnessing a surge in cybercrime with a total of 1,901 online crime cases reported in the first 11 months of this year. Citing statistics from the Commercial Crime Investigation Department of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Sarawak Contingent, Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Datuk Dr Anderson Tiong said the figure indicated […]
Kedup rep queries eKasih data
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development II Martin Ben is questioning the data provided in the eKasih system. “I am not denying or making excuses, but the eKasih system that was created many years ago is an online registration platform. “Anyone who thinks their family is poor can register and the […]
Japan city admits data lost after night out
TOKYO: A Japanese city has been left with more than a headache after admitting a contractor lost a USB containing personal data on all 460,000 residents during a night out. The western city of Amagasaki said Thursday that a private contractor, whose name has not been disclosed, was carrying the memory stick during drinks after […]
Business premises must abide by procedures in handling personal data
KUALA LUMPUR: All business premises allowed to operate during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) must comply fully with the operating procedures with regards to the collection, processing and storing of personal data, as set by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM). KKMM in a statement today said the standard procedures had been approved in a special ministerial committee meeting on […]
