“Orbs coming to Malaysia,” says a new announcement from Worldcoin. “Verify your humanness.” The iris biometrics, digital ID and cryptocurrency firm has ruffled the feathers of digital regulators worldwide, but its forthcoming deployment in Malaysia comes with the approval of the government, in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by applied research and development agency Mimos Berhad, the Worldcoin Foundation, Tools for Humanity (TFH) and e-government services provider MyEG.

Worldcoin bringing iris biometrics operation to Malaysia

Government officials and representatives from partner organizations in Somalia recently shared views on how to lay a solid legal and governance foundation for the country’s digital identification system. The discussions took place for three days in the capital Mogadishu, and included officials from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)...

Somalia reviews legal framework, technology side of its digital ID implementation

The Association for Progressive Communications (APC), a network of organizations working for the positive use of the internet and digital technologies, has warned that the deployment of technologies such as biometrics to push the universal birth registration agenda must be done in ways that prioritize data safety, privacy and pluralistic gender perspectives.

Digital technologies for birth registration must factor in data, gender considerations: APC

Business Insider

Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, multiple outlets reported.

Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns

I don't know about you, but the amount of spam and possibly malicious SMS messages I receive these days is overwhelming. I have, on certain days, received anywhere from 20 to 50 such text messages on my Android phone. Although stopping this altogether is next to impossible, you can at least block and report any of those messages that do come in.

How to block spam messages on Android (and why you really should)

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THE deadline is looming to apply for a chunk of a multi-billion dollar settlement. Visa and Mastercard users could be eligible for a one-time payment due to claims that the organizations violated antitrust laws. Such laws are in place to ensure consumers and businesses have a right to a competitive industry, rather than the dominance […]

Americans have just weeks to cash in on $5.6bn Visa Mastercard settlement – but don’t worry if you didn’t receive form

The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a significant initiative aimed at residence visa violators, offering a two-month grace period for them to regularize their status without incurring fines. This measure, announced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP), is set to commence on September 1,...

UAE Announces Two-Month Amnesty for Visa Violators Starting September

T-Mobile has been fined $60M for failing to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, and for further failing to report the failure. Unusually, the fine was levied by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS), and is the largest fine it has ever issued …. The Committee on...

T-Mobile fined $60M for unauthorized access to data, the largest fine of its type

With the growing convenience of smartphones, many users have become accustomed to storing sensitive information such as credit and debit card numbers, as well as social security numbers, directly on their devices. However, security experts are warning against this practice due to the risk of exposing personal information to unauthorized parties.

Never store credit cards or Social Security Numbers on your phone

The Shein complaint about Temu kicks off with a bang, accusing Temu of being “an unlawful enterprise built on counterfeiting, theft of trade secrets, infringement of intellectual property rights, and fraud” in just the first sentence. But I guess you have to go big when the lawsuit against you accuses you of using “Mafia-style” intimidation tactics.

Shein is now copying Temu’s copyright lawsuit

Last week’s webinar by Public Policy Exchange considered the future of CCTV and related policy issues for the new Labour government. In truth, CCTV as we know it does not have a future and even its past is now of questionable relevance. Looking first at its history, more than...

The future of CCTV and policing

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Users of the popular mobile payment application, Cash App can now claim money from the service following a $15 million settlement. For those wondering how this is possible, Cash App was hit with a lawsuit by several customers who alleged that a security breach had taken place and the data of many users had been accessed without permission in 2022 and 2023. Thus, as a result of this 2021 lawsuit, Cash App has issued a settlement for all the users who were affected by this breach.

Cash App Settlement Lawsuit: How to Submit Claim & Who Is Eligible?

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

TechSpot

You might think that getting a second phone number requires purchasing another SIM card or even an additional device. This can be particularly challenging if your current phone doesn't support dual SIM cards. Such a situation can be inconvenient and compromise both your privacy and comfort. If this is a concern for you, it may be worth exploring the option of obtaining a virtual phone number.

How to get a second phone number on your mobile phone

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

IF you're one of the 50 million Americans who use a popular mobile payment app, you may be entitled to a payment from a $15 million settlement. Cash App is facing a class action lawsuit regarding data breaches between 2022 and 2023. The suit alleges that Cash App failed to...

Americans can claim up to $2,500 from $15 million mobile payment service settlement – you must meet three criteria

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Kirsty, a florist from North Yorkshire, says she lost £80,000 in a dating scam

Dating fraudsters use fake banks to trap lovers

Explore ways to deposit money into someone else's bank account, ensuring your money transfer is safe and efficient while also finding the best option.

How to Deposit Money Into Someone Else's Account

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

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Uganda biometric national ID enrollment rescheduled for October

The long-awaited national ID card renewal and enrollment program in Uganda is now expected to begin in mid-October, according to the Interior Ministry and the National...

Uganda biometric national ID enrollment rescheduled for October

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