Malaysia has banned social media accounts for children under 16, requiring platforms to verify ages and protect minors from online harms. The move, effective June 1, follows similar restrictions in Australia and Indonesia, aiming to curb cyberbullying and excessive screen time, though enforcement and privacy concerns remain.
Malaysia has banned social media for children under 16, requiring platforms to verify ages and prevent underage registration. The move aims to protect minors from online harms, though digital rights advocates question its enforceability and privacy implications.
A casual peace sign in a selfie has become China’s latest online privacy concern after experts warned that the popular pose could expose users’ fingerprints. In a mainland workplace reality show aired in April, financial expert Li Chang used a celebrity selfie to show how clearly visible fingers in a photograph could put personal biometric data at risk. Li said fingerprints could potentially be extracted from selfies taken within 1.5 metres if the fingers faced the camera directly. Even at a...
A ransomware attack on the Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club has exposed the personal data of over 9,000 individuals. Hong Kong's privacy commissioner cited outdated software and poor security practices as the primary causes of the breach.
Organizers across the US are hosting workshops and social events to help people reduce dependence on major tech platforms and strengthen digital privacy. The gatherings reflect rising concern about surveillance, data collection and the power of large technology companies.
