Nigerian government probes Temu over data protection law violation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated an investigation into the e-commerce platform Temu's data processing practices. Authorities suspect these activities may violate national data protection laws.

Nigeria's Federal Government has ordered an immediate probe into the data handling operations of Temu, a popular e-commerce platform. The investigation stems from concerns that Temu's practices could be breaching the country's data protection regulations. This move highlights growing scrutiny on digital platforms operating in Nigeria to ensure compliance with local privacy standards.

The announcement comes amid increasing focus on safeguarding user data in the e-commerce sector. Temu, known for its affordable goods and rapid market entry, now faces examination by government agencies. No specific details on the scope or timeline of the probe have been disclosed yet, but it underscores the enforcement of data protection laws in Nigeria's digital economy.

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Illustration of South Korean lawmakers condemning Coupang executives during a data breach hearing, with protesters outside amid government vows for legal action.
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Government vows full legal action against Coupang after data leak hearing criticisms

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Following the National Assembly's two-day hearing on its massive data breach, South Korea's government pledged to pursue all legal measures against Coupang Inc., condemning the e-commerce firm's passive response and data handling lapses amid public outrage.

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission chief Ju Byung-gi stated in a radio interview that a temporary suspension of e-commerce giant Coupang's operations is possible amid an ongoing data breach investigation. This measure could be taken if remedies for affected consumers prove insufficient. The science ministry criticized Coupang's internal probe as one-sided.

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Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said Wednesday that the government's probe into Coupang's South Korean unit is being conducted under legal principles without discrimination, refuting criticism from U.S. political circles. The statement came after the U.S. House Judiciary Committee launched an investigation into what it called South Korea's discriminatory targeting of American companies. The probe follows a massive data breach at Coupang affecting over 33.6 million accounts.

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.

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Police conducted a second day of raids at e-commerce giant Coupang's headquarters over a massive data breach affecting 33.7 million customers. The suspect is a former Chinese developer who worked on the company's authentication system. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok described the incident as 'beyond serious' and vowed strict action.

Following the December 18 announcement, South Korea's interagency task force investigating the Coupang data breach held its inaugural meeting on December 23 to probe the incident affecting 33.7 million users and discuss enhanced user protections.

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ЕС подтвердил свои регуляции для технологических компаний несмотря на угрозы со стороны США. Правительство США критикует правила как дискриминационные и называет немецкие фирмы вроде DHL и Siemens потенциальными целями для ответных мер. Представители ЕС подчёркивают справедливое применение ко всем компаниям.

 

 

 

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