Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that the Selangor General Insurance Scheme (Insan) does not misuse individuals’ personal data for registration purposes.
The Selangor Menteri Besar emphasises that the state government procured lawful public data from the Election Commission, utilising it solely to pre-enroll potential insurance beneficiaries, according to The Star.
Amirudin elaborates that pre-registered individuals must authenticate their identities by submitting a selfie alongside their ID cards, ensuring only verified candidates are included in the system.
He was addressing accusations made by specific individuals who claimed that their personal data was being employed without their consent in a random manner for enrolment in the Insan scheme.
Amirudin also mentioned that he would instruct the scheme’s insurer to furnish a comprehensive explanation outlining the process of registration and the subsequent issuance of insurance policies.
He also highlights that pre-registration streamlines the procedure, eliminating the need for manual individual registration and saving time.
Amirudin underscores the commitment to comply with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012, promising enhanced control in case of any breaches.
Insan is a free insurance scheme for 6 million Selangor residents aged between 30 days and 80 years old. It insures up to RM10,000 for permanent disability and death caused by accidents.
