UAE’s telecoms regulator ‘aware’ of Totok spyware claims, says strict standards to protect privacy applied

Dubai: The UAE’s telecom regulator has said that it is “aware” of all recent concerns over data protection and strict standards have been imposed to protect users’ privacy.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) ensured that it is working closely with all international organisations to protect user privacy, especially after ToTok, a popular messaging application, was taken off the Apple and Google app stores earlier this week over allegations of being used as a spy tool, WAM reported.

“The TRA affirms that UAE telecommunications regulations encompass strong Information security laws to prohibit any kind of data breach and unlawful interception. The TRA imposes strict standards to protect users’ privacy, which are in compliance with international standards,” the regulator said.