What data does Google Maps collect?

Google Maps collects: location history, search history, places visited, reviews.

Does Google Maps share my data?

Location data used for Google advertising. Contributes to traffic and business data.

🌍 Asia

Is Google Maps Safe in Malaysia?

Item: Google Maps
Rating: 5.0
Author: PrivacyDefend

Privacy analysis under PDPA 2010

📋 Malaysia Analysis:

In Malaysia, Google Maps must comply with PDPA 2010. Google Maps is excellent for navigation but creates a detailed record of everywhere you go. This data is used for advertising and stored indefinitely. Users in Malaysia may have additional rights regarding data access and deletion.

Safety Score for Malaysia Users

5.0/10

📜 Malaysia Privacy Laws & Google Maps

Malaysia enforces PDPA 2010, which govern how Google Maps can collect, process, and store your personal data.

Your Rights in Malaysia

Right to Access: Request a copy of your data
Right to Deletion: Request removal of your data
Right to Portability: Transfer your data to another service
Right to Object: Opt out of certain data processing

Under PDPA 2010, Google Maps must respond to valid data requests within the legally mandated timeframe.

📊 How Google Maps Handles Malaysia User Data

Google Maps collects the following data from Malaysia users:

location history
search history
places visited
reviews
photos
device info

Data Storage Location

Depending on Google Maps's infrastructure, your data may be stored in data centers outside {c_name}, which affects legal jurisdiction and data protection.