Malaysia Cracks Down on Camera Phones

The ban on such devices in government buildings is designed to protect national security, according to Business Week.

" Government agencies across the country have implemented the necessary measures to ensure they are in compliance with a directive, equiring visitors to surrender camera-embedded communication devices when they enter high-security areas in government buildings.

The ban will prevent spying and the leaking of sensitive information or official secrets, which could jeopardize national security, Chief Secretary Mohamed Sidek Hassan, explained in a circular--written in Malay--issued to all government ministries, departments and agencies."

emily | 5:41 PM | Privacy Concerns |
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