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APRIL 1, 2020

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on Tuesday (March 31) establishing specific rules – backed by Microsoft – governing facial recognition software, according to a blog by Bill Smith, president of Microsoft. In our view, this required a legal floor of responsibility, governed by the rule of law,” Smith said.

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2020

. $66,800 was swindled from a government entity in New Zealand following a cyberattack at one of its vendors , according to the New Zealand Herald. Reports said the government paid 100,600 New Zealand dollars ($66,800) into that account. Irish law enforcement reportedly arrested two men in connection to the case.

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JUNE 25, 2020

The unit will help law enforcement as well, bringing criminal charges when needed, the press release says. We are working hard to disrupt and dismantle these criminal networks, and we applaud the law enforcement authorities who are already part of this fight.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

A shocking new report reveals an underworld of corruption in the world’s banks and how governments allow it to thrive, BuzzFeed News reported. government appears unable to stop it. FinCEN, a division of the U.S. told the news outlet. told the news outlet.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2020

With governments imposing lockdowns to contain the virus, hackers have been known to pose as banks or other legitimate institutions to try to glean access to people’s private information to use for nefarious means, such as identity theft. Italian law enforcement officials said the country has seen a rise in this kind of activity.

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Core

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As pillars of the public, government organizations contribute to the stability and functionality of society, ensuring citizens receive necessary support, protection, and opportunities for growth. Digital payments are now an integral piece of the government financial landscape. Here are some key insights.

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Fintech News

APRIL 11, 2024

Khoo, with an extensive background in public service, law enforcement, and national security, joins the company to enhance its efforts in combating fraud and financial crime within digital asset spaces. Blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs announced that it has named Boon Hui Khoo as its senior advisor. Esteban Castaño “Mr.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

That means that by the time a person reports being drugged with GHB, it’s often too late for law enforcement officials to prove the victim was given the drug. . The US government classifies GHB as a Schedule 1 substance alongside drugs like heroin and LSD, but it is far harder to detect than most narcotics or hallucinogens.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Criminals seeking to exploit unmet demand for the COVID-19 vaccine are selling doses – many presumably fake – on the "dark web," the portion of the internet dominated by merchants who operate beyond easy reach of law enforcement agencies, the Financial Times reported on Friday (Dec.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends that companies notify law enforcement as soon as possible by contacting local FBI or U.S. If you need to report another type of cybersecurity incident, you can do so via the National Cyber Security Centre or seek more guidance on the government website. Secret Service offices.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

As for why it's using the unusual procurement method, the agency wrote in today's release: "The federal government struggles at times with identifying ways to test, purchase and deploy innovative technology solutions. Even the U.S.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

However, a small proportion of recent remittances faced freezes by Chinese law enforcement agencies, with unclear reasons behind these actions. While Singapore has no jurisdiction over the frozen beneficiary bank accounts, the government remains in close contact with the PRC government to facilitate the decision on account unfreezing.

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BioCatch

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It has also become detrimental to the prospects of many economies in several ways such as undermining trust in financial systems, increasing costs for businesses and consumers, and draining government and law enforcement resources.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2018

Paytm , the leading digital wallet company in India with more than 230 million customers, has reportedly shared the personal data of users with the Indian government. In response to the report, Paytm said on Friday (May 25) that it did not share user data with law enforcement agencies based on a request.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 17, 2024

Keep your systems updated with global cybersecurity governance standards. Establish protocols for communicating with external parties, such as law enforcement, in multiple languages: Knowing how to quickly share info with authorities in various countries can speed up response times.

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PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2020

German law enforcement authorities said they have added money laundering, balance falsification and market manipulation to the charges facing the collapsed firm. .; The company reported it owed creditors nearly $4 billion after it revealed $2.1

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Fintech News

MAY 29, 2024

This report outlines mitigation measures for government agencies, financial institutions, and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professionals (DNFBPs) to address these risks. Singapore’s law enforcement and supervisory agencies will remain vigilant and implement appropriate measures to mitigate these risks.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2021

The Associated Press , however, quoted his lawyer, Kevin Carroll, as having said Kindambu “looks forward to making the necessary restitution to the government and taxpayers.”. “At Even as the government proceeds with cases such as Kindambu’s, the version of the PPP recently approved by lawmakers remains vulnerable to fraud.

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2019

Federal law enforcement is helping in the investigation. The district staff reported this electronic viral attack to local law enforcement, state officials and the FBI. An investigation involving local, state and federal law enforcement is ongoing at this time.”. As a result, Gov.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 11, 2024

Focusing on four main pillars—Regulation and Development, Supervision and Law Enforcement, Licensing, and Information and Innovation—the roadmap outlines strategic objectives to foster a robust, inclusive, and sustainable IAKD sector.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

While it’s seen as a way to protect consumers, the report noted it also gives Russia a gateway to build its own “Big Brother” department that could profile user behavior online in Russia, helping law enforcement create psychological profiles and “taste preferences” of people the government is tracking.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Cross-Border Data Transfers: Processing of Personal Data Outside India Processing of Personal Data Outside India: (Clause 16, DPDP Act) India’s Data Protection Bill shifts from white-list to negative-list for data transfers, excluding regions restricted by government notification. Clause 8(1), DPDP Act. Clause 8(6), DPDP Act.)

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Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

The evolving global terrorism landscape necessitates regular updates to Singapore’s risk assessments and counter-terrorism strategies given its status as a global financial and business hub Singapore employs a comprehensive, government-wide approach to identify, monitor, and mitigate terrorism financing risks.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Amazon supports a national legislative framework for the use of facial recognition that “protects civil rights and ensures that governments are transparent in their use” of the technology. One was that facial recognition should follow all laws, and that law enforcement remain transparent with the public about its use.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Later onwards the concept of DPO gained prominence due to the advent of data protection regulations, as data collection becomes increasingly digitalized concerns over privacy and security also grew leading government to develop stricter regulations. and PDPA in Singapore that reflects the growing need for privacy specialists in organizations.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Collaboration between regulators, law enforcement, and the counter-fraud community is needed to ensure the effectiveness of the reimbursement scheme and to mitigate emerging fraud risks. Leadership engagement: The Government has a critical role in preventing re-victimisation. What’s next?

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Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Moreover, the DPRK has been continually evolving its money laundering tactics to evade international law enforcement. As US sanctions and enforcement actions targeted their previous go-to obfuscation platforms like Tornado Cash and ChipMixer, North Korea pivoted to another mixer, the BTC service Sinbad.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2020

The government of Hangzhou collaborated with Alibaba and Ant Financial to create a smartphone app feature called the Alipay Health Code that segments people into three categories — green, yellow or red — based on their medical conditions and travel history. The software determines if a person should be quarantined or allowed in public.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Friday (October 19) that a government portal that insurance agents and brokers use to help customers sign up for healthcare was hacked, with the bad guys getting off with the personal data of 75,000 people. Our number one priority is the safety and security of the Americans we serve.

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Fintech News

JULY 17, 2024

These figures underscore the immense challenge facing regulators and law enforcement agencies in their efforts to curb illicit financial flows in the crypto space. The United Arab Emirates has amended Federal Decree-Law No. (20)

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Federal law enforcement agencies, for their part, have reportedly said those encryptions hamper their probes. government told Reuters that the DOJ was summoning a side array of concerned factions to a meeting to evaluate the fate of Section 230 in the Communications Decency Act of 1996.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 11, 2024

The fight against fraud requires coordinated action across multiple government departments and business sectors. The next government must prioritise fraud by appointing a fraud minister who can drive the urgent actions needed across government and business to finally turn the tide.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

A virus that infected the computer system of the Licking County government offices in Ohio has shut down the entire network, including that of the local police force, and a financial demand was made to restore everything back to normal, according to TechCrunch. It’s a crime against the people of Licking County and its government.”.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

These initiatives are successful only when central governments already issue traditional identification credentials, however, something that is notably lacking in the U.S. citizens, and they can be used for everything from entering bars to proving one’s identity to law enforcement. Legal Issues Regarding Law Enforcement.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Think of government spending, and the first word to come to mind might decidedly not be this one: efficient. For vendors, there are challenges, too, as they navigate government agency solicitations for products and services, and seek to bid competitively. It is going to be hard,” Landsman concurred.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Ransomeware hackers are striking more frequently, taking down computer networks across businesses, hospital and governments, the New York Times reported on Sunday (Feb. Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, considers ransomware the “most widespread and financially damaging form of cyberattack.”. and Europe.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

It’s mainly meant for law enforcement, although it has some consumer applications. The company said the peripheral is especially helpful for “law enforcement and security guards on patrol,” and that it can locate 15 faces per frame in under a second. It will likely cover the majority of flights that depart the U.S.

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