Waze ban to prevent Israel misusing govt, personal data, says Anwar
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The prime minister says sensitive government information and users’ personal data must be protected from potential exploitation by the Tel Aviv regime.
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“The decision took into account Waze Mobile Ltd’s status as a data controller incorporated and operating under Israeli law.
“Sensitive government information and the personal data of the public must be protected from being exploited by the Israeli regime in ways that could threaten national security and sovereignty,” he said in a statement.
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