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Former eBay Employees Charged In Cyberstalking Newsletter Publishers
Safety and Security // June 15, 2020

Six former eBay employees have been charged with cyberstalking a Massachusetts couple who publish a newsletter that company executives viewed as critical of the California eCommerce corporation, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling in Boston. The alleged harassment included sending anonymous,...

TikTok’s Data Privacy Policies Draw Eyes Of EU Authorities
Safety and Security // June 10, 2020

TikTok, the popular Chinese short-form mobile video app, is facing more scrutiny over its privacy policies, Bloomberg reported. The EU’s investigative unit will form a task force to examine TikTok’s activities across the 27-nation bloc following a request from a lawmaker concerned about its data...

Overstock CEO: Why Immunity Passports Could Move Blockchain Tech Mainstream
Blockchain // May 22, 2020

In the early days of enforced social distancing measures, there was a presiding confidence that any economic disruption would be temporary and fairly short. Analysts were nearly universally predicting a “V-shaped” U.S. recovery — a fast drop with a quick stop, then a rapid reset...

IntraEdge Rolls Out Temperature-Checking Kiosks For Businesses
Safety and Security // May 21, 2020

To help businesses safely resume their operations, IntraEdge has rolled out its Janus “privacy-first” self-check temperature kiosks, according to an announcement. The technology company described its device as a “turn-key contactless solution” that lets businesses that reopen support the wellness and privacy of staffers as well...

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Overstock CEO: Why Immunity Passports Could Move Blockchain Tech Mainstream

May 22, 2020
In the early days of enforced social distancing measures, there was a presiding confidence that any economic disruption would be temporary and fairly short. Analysts were nearly universally predicting a “V-shaped” U.S. recovery — a fast drop with a quick stop, then a rapid reset back to normal. End-to-end, things would recover by 2020’s end. […]

Quick Reads
RBI Fines Paytm Payments Bank for KYC Violations

October 12, 2023
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has fined Paytm Payments Bank for non-compliance, including Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, according to an Oct. 12 (Thursday) statement. The 53.9 million rupees ($647,762.58) penalty comes as a result of Paytm Payments Bank’s failure to identify the beneficial owners of entities using its payout services, […]

Former eBay Employees Charged In Cyberstalking Newsletter Publishers

June 15, 2020
Six former eBay employees have been charged with cyberstalking a Massachusetts couple who publish a newsletter that company executives viewed as critical of the California eCommerce corporation, according to a...

TikTok’s Data Privacy Policies Draw Eyes Of EU Authorities

June 10, 2020
TikTok, the popular Chinese short-form mobile video app, is facing more scrutiny over its privacy policies, Bloomberg reported. The EU’s investigative unit will form a task force to examine TikTok’s...

IntraEdge Rolls Out Temperature-Checking Kiosks For Businesses

May 21, 2020
To help businesses safely resume their operations, IntraEdge has rolled out its Janus “privacy-first” self-check temperature kiosks, according to an announcement. The technology company described its device as a “turn-key contactless...