WhatsApp tests age verification in India ahead of new data protection laws
WhatsApp is testing an age verification system in India, requiring users to add their date of birth. The move follows new data protection laws targeting child safety online.
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US Man Faces Felony Charge After Using Self-Destruct Phone Code at Border
An Atlanta man faces a felony obstruction charge after providing customs officers with a duress passcode that wiped his phone's data during questioning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The case marks one of the earliest federal prosecutions involving destruction of evidence through an automated software wipe.
UK Lawmaker Pursues Legal Action Against Musk's Grok Over Non-Consensual Deepfake Images
A British Labour MP is suing Elon Musk's xAI, demanding a court order to prevent Grok from creating non-consensual sexualised images of her. The case could reshape how AI developers face legal accountability for harmful content generation.
Malaysia Pushes for Agile Digital Governance and Platform Accountability at IRC 2026
Malaysia's IRC 2026 conference gathered 500 global regulators and policymakers to address digital governance challenges, emphasizing platform accountability, online safety and trust in the modern digital ecosystem.
Data Protection Watchdog Investigates Alleged Maxis Customer Information Breach
Malaysia's data protection regulator has launched an investigation into an alleged breach of Maxis customer information shared on social media. The incident has prompted government officials to remind telecommunications firms of their security obligations.
Data Protection Agency Investigates Unauthorised Disclosure of Maxis Customer Details
Malaysia's data protection authority is investigating an unauthorised disclosure of a content creator's Maxis billing details. The telco identified the individual responsible, but the incident has prompted regulatory scrutiny and fresh warnings on data security.
Malaysia's Digital Users Face Growing Security Concerns Despite High Adoption Rates
A new study reveals that while 98 percent of Malaysians actively use digital services, security anxieties are mounting, with artificial intelligence-driven cyberattacks and quantum computing emerging as fresh worries.
Malaysia's AI Governance Framework to Work in Tandem with Cybersecurity and Data Protection Laws
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that Malaysia's government is completing an AI Governance Bill designed to reinforce the nation's digital regulation landscape, working alongside established cybersecurity and data protection statutes.