TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Far EasTone Telecommunications (遠傳電信) stated on Thursday (May 30) that it had no business interactions with Wang Yi-chuan or any third-party collaborators, nor had it provided any data after the politician accused telecom businesses of tracking protestors outside the Legislative Yuan.
Major Taiwanese telecom companies have publicly denied any business dealings or data sharing with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Policy Committee Director-General Wang Yi-chuan (王義川) or his associates.
This statement came after Wang claimed on a show that mobile signal positioning could analyze the age of crowds outside the Legislative Yuan and whether they overlapped with participants of the Sunflower Movement.
Far EasTone Telecommunications emphasized its commitment to adhering to the Personal Information Protection Act and the Telecommunications Management Act, ensuring the security of user privacy and personal data.
Similarly, Taiwan Mobile's President, Jamie Lin (林之晨), confirmed on the same day that the company follows strict internal regulations against sharing data with third parties.
Taiwan Mobile received a letter from the National Communications Commission (NCC) at 10 a.m. on Thursday, agreeing to cooperate with the investigation. Chunghwa Telecom (中華電信) also issued a statement on Thursday, declaring no contact with Wang and a strict adherence to legal standards to protect customer data.
These declarations highlight the telecom industry's sensitivity to privacy concerns and legal compliance amidst allegations of potential data misuse.
As the NCC begins its investigation, the focus on safeguarding personal information and the integrity of telecom operations remains paramount. The outcome of this inquiry may further influence public trust and regulatory practices in Taiwan's telecommunications sector.