WHY DOES GRAB NEED ACCESS TO CONTACTS OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS?

A reader sent us this message asking why Grab needs access to his family members’ and friends’ contact details.

“Grab apps had this hidden function, that’s is access to your contact list…

Simply put it, Grab access to your contact list to get all your personal contact list of family, friends, etc.

Why do they need to access to our contact list in the first place? What is their agenda for accessing?

Dear GrabTaxi, Grabcar drivers,

Your privacy has been denied! You need to allow Grab to access your contact list before being allowed to use their apps.

Do Grab owned us an explanation?

Alex Teh”