Personal Data Protection Department investigates Maxis over Khairul Aming data leak
The Malaysian Personal Data Protection Department is investigating a data leak involving Maxis customers after private billing details of social media personality Khairul Aming were exposed. The government has warned of potential enforcement actions if the telco is found to have violated data protection laws.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the critical importance of data security for telecommunications providers and the potential legal consequences of failing to protect sensitive customer information.
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 — The Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP) has launched a probe into the unauthorised disclosure of Maxis customers’ account and billing details after the information surfaced on social media.
The department warned that it could trigger enforcement action if a breach of the law is established.
“JPDP is conducting an investigation under the Personal Data Protection Principles and Section 130 of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 in relation to the unlawful collection or disclosure of personal data,” it said.
The department noted that appropriate penalties would follow should investigators find that the telco failed to comply with the Act.
The investigation was sparked by a controversy involving beauty entrepreneur and social media personality Khairul Aming, whose private account and billing details were leaked across social media.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in