MyTax

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Netizens cry data leakage at MyTax portal (Malaysiakini)

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has come under the spotlight over alleged data leakage at its online portal for taxpayers to file their taxes, among others.

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Taxpayers' data secure, LHDN says after alleged leak (Free Malaysia Today)

PETALING JAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has assured taxpayers that their data on its website is safe following allegations of a security breach.

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LHDN denies that MyTax portal leaked personal information (The Star Online)

LHDN's response came after a Facebook post claimed that the portal was leaking information such as name, date of birth, address, bank account, ...

LHDN said it takes the issue of data security seriously and added that it will work on improving the confidence and trust of taxpayers in the services it provides. "Scammers can call up banks and impersonate other users. The post, made by Adil Hidayat on the Pendakwah Teknologi page, claimed that once a person’s MyKad was keyed into the portal, this information was visible under developer mode, specifically the Network tab.

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IRB: Confidentiality of taxpayer data on MyTax safe and secure (New Straits Times Online)

PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has emphasised that the confidentiality of taxpayers' data is safe and secure as it is protected by recognised ...

MyTax is an information gateway and one-stop centre for taxpayers that the IRB introduced on Nov 19, 2020. The IRB added that it would prioritise efforts to increase taxpayers' confidence and trust in the services provided in taxation administration matters. PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has emphasised that the confidentiality of taxpayers' data is safe and secure as it is protected by recognised data security technology.

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After reports of MyTax data leak, IRB says all confidential taxpayer ... (The Borneo Post)

KUALA LUMPUR (March 1): Taxpayers' sensitive information on the MyTax platform was protected by accredited security measures, the Inland Revenue Board said ...

“Accordingly, the IRB would like to emphasise that the confidentiality of taxpayers’ data on the MyTax platform was safe and secure, as it is protected by recognised data protection technology,” it said in a statement. In response, the IRB said it was treating the matter seriously and proactively addressing the complaint in order to engender taxpayers’ confidence in its administration. KUALA LUMPUR (March 1): Taxpayers’ sensitive information on the MyTax platform was protected by accredited security measures, the Inland Revenue Board said in response to complaints that some personal detail had been unintentionally exposed.

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