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South Korean National Assembly hearing on Coupang data leak: lawmakers question executives as opposition boycotts, documents and breach visuals on display.

National Assembly holds two-day hearing on Coupang data leak amid escalating probes

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South Korea's National Assembly launched a two-day hearing on Tuesday, December 30, to investigate Coupang's massive data breach affecting 33.7 million customers, following the presidential office's emergency meeting last week. Disputes persist between the government and company over the breach's scope, with the main opposition party boycotting the proceedings.

Study warns over half of Americans hit by fraud in 2025

A new study indicates that more than half of Americans experienced fraud last year. Experts say scams are becoming increasingly efficient and the trend is expected to worsen.

Egypt’s Consumer Protection Agency seizes over 290 tonnes of illicit goods

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Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) ran 1,358 nationwide campaigns from March 1 to April 28, seizing 3,475 violations and over 290 tonnes of unfit or untraceable goods. The figures were shared on Tuesday at a central operations room meeting chaired by agency head Ibrahim Al-Segini. The efforts aim to curb price manipulation and secure strategic commodities.

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LY Corp. to ban high-price resale of new Gunpla for three months

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Massachusetts lawmakers introduce bills requiring product end-of-life notices

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FTC chief says Coupang business suspension possible amid data breach probe

High-altitude restaurant fined 8000 euros for refusing free water

France's consumer protection agency, the DGCCRF, has fined a restaurant at 3000 meters altitude in Val Thorens, Savoie, 8000 euros for refusing to serve free potable water to customers. The venue, Les Aiguilles de Péclet, offered only paid bottled water during an inspection. The establishment claims it is now compliant with the rules.

KT waives contract cancellation fees after data breach

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KT Corp. has decided to waive contract cancellation fees for customers affected by a major data breach in September. A government investigation revealed that poor management of femtocells caused the incident. The company also announced additional compensation measures and plans to bolster security.

Texas sues major TV makers over smart TV surveillance

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, and TCL, accusing them of using Automated Content Recognition technology to spy on viewers without consent. The suits claim this software captures screenshots every 500 milliseconds and transmits viewing data for targeted advertising. Paxton seeks damages and restraining orders to halt the practices.

Financial ombud recovers R60m and warns of reckless borrowing

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The National Financial Ombud Scheme's Banking Division recovered over R60 million for consumers in 2025, primarily through fraud-related refunds. Officials emphasized that dishonest applicants cannot later claim reckless lending under the National Credit Act. The division's interventions also included returning repossessed vehicles and writing off debts to provide life-changing relief.

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