News & Reviews:   call data

Previously, we reported that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is collecting mobile phone call data from telco companies in Malaysia, which Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil assured is only for statistics to be used for evidence-based policymaking. Now, the Digital Ministry has also urged the public not to be worried about any invasion of privacy, as the matter is protected by law.

In case you missed it, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has requested mobile phone call data from telco companies in Malaysia. This has caused a controversy, as an invasion of the privacy of users. Below are all the official responses from CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile and Telekom Malaysia.

There has been controversy recently involving the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) requesting mobile phone call data from telco companies in Malaysia, with many claiming the move as invading the privacy of users. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has since addressed the concerns, assuring that the data collected is only for statistics and doesn’t include identities or any information that could be used to identify individuals.