PETALING JAYA: The Digital Ministry is looking at formulating policy on quantum technology in a move to strengthen personal data protection, said minister Gobind Deo Singh.
He said the ministry is expected to come up with the policy by the end of this year and work is currently in progress.
"We are looking at how we can ensure that there is protection for personal data."
"We are also looking at how we can improve on structures and how this can also be prepared for new technology moving ahead," he said at a press conference at CelcomDigi Tower today.
Last Wednesday, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said the government plans to incorporate quantum technology into its structure with the aim of protecting Malaysia's digital security in the long run.
The use of quantum technology or computing has brought about new challenges for cyber security sector given that hackers can use it to decode data encryption in under five minutes compared to years using normal computers.
On the enforcement of the Cyber Security Act which was gazetted in June, Gobind said there are four sets of regulations that need to be approved by the Attorney General's chambers before it proceeds.
"So I am told that out of the four, three have been approved and hopefully the last approval will be done at the end of this month."
"Once it is enforced, then I will be able to explain what the (law) requirements are," he added.
Gobind also ensured that the National Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII) is adopting measures to further strenghten their systems and need to comply with law requirements.
Gobind was at CelcomDigi Tower today to witness the signing ceremony of separate memorandums of understanding (MoU) between Axiata Group Bhd, CyberSecurity Malaysia and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) here today.
The three parties will cooperate on cybersecurity and enhance the nation's digital resilience.