MCMC Reassures Public on MyDigital Malaysia Data Privacy

Malaysian Officials Address Data Privacy Concerns in MyDigital Project Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – June 9, 2025 – Concerns regarding data privacy in the MyDigital Malaysia (MPD) project have been addressed by officials from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The MPD initiative, launched to improve national infrastructure and data collection, faced scrutiny over potential privacy violations. However, MCMC representatives have reassured the public that the project strictly adheres to international standards and the 1998 Act. "MPD is implemented in accordance with international standards and the 1998 Act," stated a senior MCMC official during a press conference. "No Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is shared; citizens are not directly involved in data collection." This statement directly addresses public concerns about the potential misuse of personal data. The MCMC emphasized that only anonymized data is collected from mobile network operators (MNOs) for statistical analysis. This ensures that individual privacy remains protected while the government can still collect valuable data for national development. The government's commitment to transparency and adherence to international best practices is a significant step towards building public trust in the MPD project. The clarification from MCMC officials provides reassurance to the public and highlights the government’s efforts to balance technological advancement with citizen privacy rights.