GigCouncil
Privacy noticeUpdated 7 October 2026

Privacy notice

01Who we are

GigCouncil is an independent initiative collecting the data and views of gig workers in Malaysia. This notice is issued under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.

02What we collect

Your name, WhatsApp number, age range, gender (optional), state and area of work, the platforms and vehicle you use, and your answers about working hours, earnings, costs, social protection and problems faced. We do not collect MyKad numbers.

03Why

To understand gig workers' working conditions, produce aggregate reports, and support advocacy for fair income and protection. If you agree, we'll also contact you on WhatsApp for updates and follow-up surveys.

04Disclosure

We don't sell your data or give it to any platform. Only aggregate statistics that cannot identify individuals are shared outside GigCouncil.

05Storage & security

Data is kept on access-controlled servers. Verification codes are stored only as hashes, and IP addresses are never stored in their original form.

06Your rights

You can ask to access, correct or delete your data at any time by replying to our WhatsApp message, or update your answers by registering again with the same number. Taking part is voluntary.