Police Need Valid Reasons to Check Your Phone: Home Minister
2025-01-19
The Star Online
PUTRAJAYA: In a bid to address growing public concerns over privacy, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has clarified that police must have valid reasons related to an investigation to check individuals' phones, striking a balance between law enforcement and personal privacy rights, emphasizing the importance of digital privacy and security in today's digital age, where mobile phone data protection is a key issue.