Waze Denies Malaysian Claims of Data Tracking and Transfer
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Navigation app Waze has denied Malaysian government accusations of tracking and transferring user data. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim banned state employees from using the app, citing security concerns related to its Israeli origins. Waze stated the claims are baseless and that it adheres to strict data security standards.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Waze denied Malaysian government claims of tracking and transferring user data.
- Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim banned state employees from using Waze.
- The ban is linked to security concerns and the app's Israeli origins.
- Waze stated the allegations are baseless and it follows international security standards.
- The app was developed in Israel and acquired by Google.
Navigation app Waze has categorically denied allegations by Malaysian authorities that it tracks user data or transfers it to third parties for illicit purposes. The Malaysian government recently imposed a ban on the installation and use of the Waze service for all state employees. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the decision, stating that the measures are intended to protect state secrets and prevent potential security threats. Ibrahim directly linked these risks to the app's Israeli origins, noting Malaysia's traditionally firm anti-Israeli stance and lack of official diplomatic ties with Jerusalem.
Waze representatives dismissed the Malaysian leadership's claims as baseless. The company emphasized that it has never collected confidential government files and strictly adheres to international personal data security standards. Waze was developed by Israelis in 2008 and maintains a development center in Israel; it was later acquired by Google.
The platform's management asserted that its global privacy policy prevents any third-party entities from accessing private driver and passenger information.
