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20/07/2026Résumé IA

Understanding Blockchain Technology: How It Works and Its Applications

Blockchain technology, initially proposed by Haber and Stornetta and popularized by Nakamoto, is a distributed digital ledger that stores data in immutable, timestamped blocks. It enables secure, decentralized transactions without third parties, used in cryptocurrencies and adopted by companies like Walmart and IBM for supply chain tracking, offering benefits like increased accuracy and security despite data storage limits and regulatory changes.

TechCrunch Intl

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Lawsuit Alleges US Illegally Sharing Asylum Seeker Data with Iran

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Politique·07/07/2026Résumé IA

Lawsuit Alleges US Illegally Sharing Asylum Seeker Data with Iran

A lawsuit claims the Trump administration unlawfully shares confidential personal information of Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, potentially exposing them to persecution, torture, and death upon deportation.

SCMP Economy

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FLARE-AI: A New Crowdsourced Platform to Report AI Harms

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Tech·01/07/2026Résumé IA

FLARE-AI: A New Crowdsourced Platform to Report AI Harms

A new crowdsourced website, FLARE-AI, has been launched by AI researchers to report and track harms caused by AI systems, such as generating malware or leaking personal information. The open-source platform aims to provide a centralized and accountable way to report AI flaws, routing issues to model makers and organizations like MITRE.

Wired

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Data Exposure at Peter Thiel-Cofounded Dialog Group Affects US National Security Personnel

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Defense·26/06/2026Résumé IA

Data Exposure at Peter Thiel-Cofounded Dialog Group Affects US National Security Personnel

A data exposure at Dialog, cofounded by Peter Thiel, revealed personal information and login tokens of 222 registrants, including US national security and military personnel. The Pentagon is examining the breach, which poses significant risks to intelligence operations.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Michigan's Right to Keep Voter Information Private

A federal appeals court ruled that Michigan can withhold registered voters' personal information from the Trump administration, marking another defeat for the administration's efforts to obtain such data from multiple states for election law compliance.

ABC News

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Americans Face Surge in Employment Scams Amid Tough Job Market

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Business·22/06/2026Résumé IA

Americans Face Surge in Employment Scams Amid Tough Job Market

Job seekers in the US are reporting a significant increase in employment scams, with reports doubling in 2025. Scammers use sophisticated technology, including AI, to impersonate employers and lure victims into sharing sensitive information or falling for malware. Gen Z applicants are particularly affected.

Guardian Business

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Canada Unveils Legislation to Strengthen Privacy Rules and Limit Algorithmic Pricing

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Politique·16/06/2026Résumé IA

Canada Unveils Legislation to Strengthen Privacy Rules and Limit Algorithmic Pricing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new legislation on June 15 to enhance privacy rules, restrict "surveillance pricing" based on personal data, and give consumers more control over their information. The bill also aims to protect children's data and establish a new regulator, with significant fines for non-compliance.

Times of India

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Coupang fined record 624.6 billion won for personal information violations

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Law·11/06/2026Résumé IA

Coupang fined record 624.6 billion won for personal information violations

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission has fined Coupang a record 624.6 billion won for leaking personal data of 37.56 million people and illegally collecting user activity logs. While a record in Korea, international cases involving Meta and Equifax show significantly larger fines and settlements.

Politique·11/06/2026Résumé IA

Bill Gates calls meetings with Jeffrey Epstein a 'grave error in judgment'

Bill Gates told a US House panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein that his meetings with the disgraced financier were a 'grave error in judgment.' Gates acknowledged any contact that lent legitimacy to Epstein's image was regrettable and stated he should never have met him.

TOI World

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Police Uncover Black Market Selling Student Personal Information, Severing Supply Chain

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Crime·11/06/2026Résumé IA

Police Uncover Black Market Selling Student Personal Information, Severing Supply Chain

Sichuan police have arrested five individuals for illegally selling over 900,000 student personal data records, including academic performance and guardian contact information. The data was leaked by school staff and sold through offline channels to recruitment agencies, leading to a crackdown on a black market operation.

Politique·11/06/2026Résumé IA

Personal Information Protection Commission: Coupang data leak affected at least 4.34 million non-members

The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) stated that Coupang's data leak affected at least 4.34 million non-members, in addition to 33.22 million members. The commission emphasized that the full extent of the leak is difficult to ascertain due to deleted app logs, and the risk of secondary damages remains high.

Law·11/06/2026Résumé IA

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission Fines Coupang 624.7 Billion Won for Data Breaches

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission has imposed a record 624.7 billion won in fines on Coupang for a massive personal data leak affecting 37.5 million individuals and illegally collecting online activity records of over 10 million users. The fines include 423.6 billion won for the data breach and 211 billion won for unauthorized data collection.

Law·11/06/2026Résumé IA

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission imposes record fine on Coupang

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission has imposed a record fine of 625 billion won on Coupang and its logistics subsidiary CFS for data breaches, unauthorized collection of online activity, and privacy violations. This surpasses the previous record by 4.6 times.

Law·11/06/2026Résumé IA

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission Fines Coupang $624 Million

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission has imposed a fine of 624.6 billion won ($624 million) on Coupang for a personal data breach affecting 37.55 million people. The penalty, equivalent to nearly a year's operating profit, is expected to lead to a second-quarter deficit and may impact Coupang's investment plans.

Law·11/06/2026Résumé IA

Coupang fined 620 billion won for personal information leak

Coupang was fined 620 billion won by the Personal Information Protection Commission for leaking personal information and illegally collecting online activity records. The company expressed regret that its proactive measures and explanations were not fully reflected in the decision and stated it would strengthen its privacy framework.

Politique·10/06/2026Résumé IA

FBI Seizes Fake Consulting Domains Used by China to Target US Security Clearance Holders

The FBI has seized 13 fake consulting company domains used by Chinese intelligence services to target current and former US security clearance holders with AI-generated content. China denies the allegations, calling them slander.

Twitch Streamer LowTierGod (Dale Wilson) Wins Restraining Order in Court

Twitch streamer Dale Wilson, known as LowTierGod, successfully represented himself in a California court, securing a three-year restraining order against his child's mother over alleged doxxing and harassment. The case drew significant attention within gaming communities.

TOI World

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South Korea to Strengthen Personal Information Protection Rules

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Law·02/06/2026Résumé IA

South Korea to Strengthen Personal Information Protection Rules

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission will mandate board approval for CPO appointments/changes and require ISMS-P certification for large platforms by end-2028. New rules also detail notification requirements for potential data breaches.

How to Remove Personal Information from Google Search Using 'Results about you' Tool

Google's 'Results about you' tool helps users find and request removal of personal info (e.g., home address, phone number, email) from search results, though it doesn't delete data from original websites.

Personal Information Protection Commission Finalizes Key Leadership Appointments

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission has largely completed its director-level appointments, establishing key personnel to implement a proactive personal information policy led by Chairperson Song Kyung-hee. The appointments aim to bolster the commission's preventive measures and response to major data breach cases.

Law·21/05/2026Résumé IA

South Korea to Implement Risk-Based Personal Information Management System

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission will introduce a risk-based management system for personal information processing starting in the second half of the year. This system will categorize data processing into high, medium, and low risk levels based on volume, sensitivity, and industry characteristics, shifting from post-incident sanctions to proactive prevention.

Over 72,000 Hongkongers hit as HKUST, PolyU among institutions in global Canvas hack

A global data leak involving learning platform Canvas has exposed the personal information of more than 72,000 students and staff across Hong Kong educational institutions, with authorities warning of further threats targeting those affected. As of Tuesday, seven local educational institutions had reported data breaches to the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, including major universities such as the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Polytechnic University and City...

SCMP Economy

Data of 100,000 leaked from golf course; N. Korean hacking suspected

ACTU

26/04/2026

Data of 100,000 leaked from golf course; N. Korean hacking suspected

SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Personal information of around 100,000 customers has...

Yonhap News

Data breach at Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club compromises 9,000 records

Tech

23/04/2026Résumé IA

Data breach at Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club compromises 9,000 records

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.

SCMP Economy

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