PUTRAJAYA, July 22 -- The Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP) has launched a probe into the unauthorised disclosure of Maxis customers' account and billing details after the information surfaced on social media.

The department warned that it could trigger enforcement action if a breach of the law is established.

"JPDP is conducting an investigation under the Personal Data Protection Principles and Section 130 of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 in relation to the unlawful collection or disclosure of personal data," it said.

The department noted that appropriate penalties would follow should investigators find that the telco failed to comply with the Act.

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