Data Privacy

Indonesia

2026-07-09 08:00:13

Indonesia Freezes World’s License Over Regulatory Violations

Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital has suspended World's TDPSE certificate for alleged violations of electronic system regulations, summoning related entities. World faces global scrutiny over data privacy.

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FBI

2026-07-08 14:54:13

FBI Push to Exempt NGI Database From Privacy Act Lawsuits Sparks Civil Liberties Concerns

A long-running debate over surveillance and civil liberties resurfaced after the FBI sought broader exemptions for its NGI database under the Privacy Act, potentially limiting citizens’ ability to access, correct, or challenge personal records.

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Web3

2026-07-08 13:00:15

Web 3.0 Explained: From Read-Only to Read-Write to True Ownership — The Third Internet Revolution

This article examines the evolution from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0, highlights Web 2.0's privacy and censorship flaws, and uses Veefriends and Chingari as real-world examples to show how blockchain restores data sovereignty and decentralization.

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Google

2026-07-06 09:45:04

Google Updates Chrome Web Store Policy, Explicitly Banning Prediction Market Extensions From August

Google announced a set of policy updates for the Chrome Web Store developer program on July 1, 2026, with enforcement set to begin on August 1. The most notable change for the crypto and on-chain market segment is a clarification under regulated goods and services: prediction markets are now explicitly listed as prohibited products. Extensions that facilitate or support real-money trading on prediction outcomes will not be allowed on the platform. The company also tightened its data handling rules. Under the revised limited use policy, any user data collected by an extension must be used strictly for the single purpose disclosed by that extension, and collection for any other purpose is prohibited. In parallel, Google raised transparency requirements by mandating prominent disclosure of all data collection practices, including cases where the data is not closely tied to the extension’s single stated purpose. Developers must also proactively notify users if data handling practices change after installation. In addition, Google introduced a new restriction on extensions designed to circumvent safeguards, usage limits, or other protections implemented by AI-powered services. Google said the changes are meant to strengthen user trust, privacy, and platform safety across emerging product categories.

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Worldcoin

2026-06-25 12:00:44

Worldcoin Developer Hit by Dual Probes: Executives Accused of Embezzling Funds to Pump Token Price; Thai Partner Is Wanted ‘Pig Butchering’ Scammer

According to Business Insider, Tools For Humanity, the developer of Worldcoin, launched two external investigations last year. One probe looked into executive misuse of funds, the other into irregularities in its Thai operations. Executives are accused of approving millions in payments to a foreign firm solely to artificially inflate Worldcoin's market price. Meanwhile, its Thai partner is revealed to be an internationally wanted 'pig butchering' scam suspect. Global regulators are also raising serious concerns about the project's iris-scanning and data collection practices.

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