KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to provide a detailed explanation of the rationale behind the ban on the use of the Waze navigation app by civil servants, as well as the risk levels associated with other popular applications.
General : MPs Seek Clarification On Waze Ban, Security Risks Of Other Apps
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MPs requested the government to clarify the Waze ban and security risks of other apps, citing concerns over data exposure and US-Israel relations.
- MPs questioned the rationale behind banning Waze over potential data exposure to Israel.
- Concerns were raised about security risks of other US-based apps like WhatsApp and Instagram.
- MPs called for transparency on differences in data security risks between apps.
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