Kuala Lumpur: Malaysians need not worry about data breaches as their personal information is protected under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709), said Deputy Minister of Digital, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong. He emphasised that the government has taken necessary measures to safeguard personal data and urged the public to trust its commitment to data security.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong stated that Parliament passed Act 709 to ensure users' data is protected. He highlighted that CyberSecurity Malaysia monitors the system around the clock to detect and fend off hacking attempts. The Deputy Minister underscored the importance of public confidence in the national data security system, noting that foreign investors might hesitate to invest in Malaysia without such trust.

He made these remarks at the launch of AIRFEST 2025: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Festival at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Skudai. The festival aims to showcase advancements in technology and foster innovation in artificial intelligence and robotics.

Recently, the South China Morning Post reported that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had requested telcos to submit mobile call data from January to March. MCMC clarified that the data collected contained no personal identifiers or any information that could be used to identify individuals.