Enhancing trust in cross-border data transfer through Personal Data Protection Act amendment — Personal Data Protection Department

Enhancing trust in cross-border data transfer through Personal Data Protection Act amendment — Personal Data Protection Department

APRIL 26 — Personal data now transcends national borders, resulting in a substantial shift in how we perceive and manage such information. The concept of personal data flow is now rapidly evolving and prompting us to understand its implications and how technology empowers us. Cross-border data transfer emerges as an important characteristic in contemporary data … Read more

Meta shouldn’t force users to pay for data protection, says EU watchdog

Meta shouldn’t force users to pay for data protection, says EU watchdog

BRUSSELS, April 18 — Facebook owner Meta and other online platforms must not force users to pay for the right to data protection enshrined in EU law when offering ad-free subscriptions, the European data regulator said yesterday. “Online platforms should give users a real choice when employing ‘consent or pay’ models,” the European Data Protection … Read more

MCRA: Govt’s plan to delete ‘PR’ in Malaysia’s citizenship laws will affect ‘red IC’ natives’ children the most, remove foundlings’ protection

MCRA: Govt’s plan to delete ‘PR’ in Malaysia’s citizenship laws will affect ‘red IC’ natives’ children the most, remove foundlings’ protection

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The Malaysian government should not change the Federal Constitution to remove the existing rights of children of “permanent residents” to automatically be entitled to Malaysian citizenship, as it will hurt the natives of Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia who continue to be stateless and only hold “permanent resident” status, the … Read more

Establishment of commission ensures gig workers receive due protection, benefits, say experts

Establishment of commission ensures gig workers receive due protection, benefits, say experts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The establishment of the Gig Workers Commission announced by the government today will ensure that workers in this sector receive protection and enjoy the same benefits as formal workers as defined in the labour laws of Malaysia. Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Management and Business, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) … Read more

Fisheries Dept in process of gazetting Mersing islands for protection of dugong, seagrass

Fisheries Dept in process of gazetting Mersing islands for protection of dugong, seagrass

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The Department of Fisheries (DoF) is researching and active in the process of gazetting the waters around the Mersing cluster of islands in Johor specifically to provide protection for the dugong and its habitat, which is seagrass. In a statement today, the DoF said these islands are the only place in … Read more

Open burning, even with bona fide intent, will create ‘protection vacuum’ for Fire Dept, says D-G

Open burning, even with bona fide intent, will create ‘protection vacuum’ for Fire Dept, says D-G

KUALA NERUS, Feb 26 — Open burning for land clearing purposes, even if for bona fide reasons, poses the risk of creating a “protection vacuum” for the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM). JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said although some individuals may have good intentions in burning areas to keep the place tidy, once … Read more

Fahmi: Mechanisms can be considered to improve protection of artistes, media practitioners

Fahmi: Mechanisms can be considered to improve protection of artistes, media practitioners

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Several mechanisms can be considered in efforts to improve protection coverage for arts industry activists as well as media practitioners who work as stringers in the country, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said this included expanding the social security protection scheme under the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) for the … Read more

Verizon Business Device Protection Open Enrollment Starts for Business Customers’ Mobile Devices

Verizon Business Device Protection Open Enrollment Starts for Business Customers’ Mobile Devices

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For a limited time, Verizon Business customers can add Total Mobile Protection for Business (TMP for Business) or any other device protection option to existing eligible mobile phone lines. With businesses being reliant on mobile devices for day-to-day operations, TMP for Business provides peace of mind with … Read more

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection – Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection – Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

Washington, DC, Feb. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection, Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event If a nation disrespects religious freedom, “all other rights surely will be limited, oppressed or violated” Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of … Read more

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection – Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection – Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

Washington, DC, Feb. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection, Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event If a nation disrespects religious freedom, “all other rights surely will be limited, oppressed or violated” Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of … Read more