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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

Selasa, 30 Desember 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI Gambar dihasilkan oleh AI

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.

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

LY Corp., operator of Yahoo! Japan, has announced a ban on reselling new Mobile Suit Gundam plastic models and similar kits at prices above retail on its flea market and auction sites for three months after release. The policy aims to curb malicious high-price resales and hoarding. It will take effect on February 6.

Anggota legislatif Massachusetts perkenalkan RUU yang mewajibkan pemberitahuan akhir masa pakai produk

Kamis, 22 Januari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Dua anggota legislatif Massachusetts telah memperkenalkan RUU di legislatif negara bagian untuk mewajibkan perusahaan memberi tahu pelanggan kapan dukungan untuk perangkat terhubung akan berakhir. Usulan ini bertujuan meningkatkan keamanan siber dan perlindungan konsumen di tengah kekhawatiran yang tumbuh tentang keusangan perangkat. Jika disahkan, undang-undang tersebut akan membantu pembeli merencanakan masa pakai andal gadget mereka.

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Supreme Court of Appeal holds banks liable for defective financed vehicles

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Instacart setuju penyelesaian FTC senilai 60 juta dolar AS untuk pengembalian dana

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No-show penalty ceiling at fine dining restaurants raised to 40%

Texas menggugat produsen TV besar atas pengawasan TV pintar

Jaksa Agung Texas Ken Paxton telah mengajukan gugatan terhadap Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, dan TCL, menuduh mereka menggunakan teknologi Automated Content Recognition untuk memata-matai penonton tanpa persetujuan. Gugatan tersebut mengklaim perangkat lunak ini menangkap tangkapan layar setiap 500 milidetik dan mengirimkan data tontonan untuk iklan bertarget. Paxton mencari ganti rugi dan perintah penahanan untuk menghentikan praktik tersebut.

Financial ombud recovers R60m and warns of reckless borrowing

Senin, 15 Desember 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI

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.

Colombia's Superfinanciera says 26 entities waive savings account fees

Colombia's Superintendency of Finance announced that at least 26 financial entities do not charge maintenance fees for savings accounts. Additionally, 10 establishments waive fees for transfers in the low-amount deposits category. The agency recommends using its tariff comparator to find the best options.

Eko DisCo launches second phase of free prepaid meter rollout

Sabtu, 08 November 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company has begun the second phase of its free prepaid meter installation program in Lagos and parts of Ogun State. The initiative aims to eliminate estimated billing and protect customers from fraud. Officials emphasize that no fees are required for the service.

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