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Govt Studying eKYC Verification For Social Media Platforms Under Key Laws

Summary by Lowyat.NET
The government is evaluating the potential use of electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) identity verification for social media applications under three main laws. These include the Online Safety Act 2025, the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the review would ensure any move aligns with Malaysia’s existing legal framework. “We have our legal framework…
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Lowyat.NET broke the news in on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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