Data Privacy
Coupang founder issues first in-person apology over data breach amid record sales
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U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. reported record annual sales for 2025 despite a massive data breach that hurt fourth-quarter results. Founder and Chairman Bom Kim issued his first in-person apology to customers during Friday's earnings call. This follows a written apology in late December.
South Korean authorities have fined cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb $136,000 for sharing user information overseas. The penalty comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the platform's data handling practices.
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Hong Kong transport authorities will actively explore secure storage of ride-hailing data before new regulations take effect in August. The move aims to meet national security requirements while protecting user privacy.
Microsoft has introduced a policy involving BitLocker keys that is prompting users to consider switching to Linux. The move is seen as a significant drawback for Windows users concerned about data security and privacy.
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An opinion piece in Addis Fortune warns that US assistance to Ethiopia's health sector must not turn into a giveaway of sensitive data.
The ongoing collaboration between France Travail and LinkedIn is sparking internal criticism. This pilot project, launched in five regions, aims to enhance recruitment but raises concerns about data protection and the public service's core mission.
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Google will discontinue its free dark web monitoring tool early next year, ending notifications about personal data leaks. The service, which alerts users to appearances of their name, email, or phone number on the dark web, will stop monitoring new results on January 15, 2026. Access to existing reports will be removed on February 16, 2026.
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