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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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

For minors , consent must be procured from the parent or legal guardian. By contacting Data Fiduciary or Consent Manager Legitimate Uses: The Act acknowledges certain legitimate uses that do not require separate consent, including cases where data is willingly provided or collected as part of a legal obligation. Clause 6(7), DPDP Act.)

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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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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. . GHB is legally prescribed to treat sleeping disorders, but is often obtained illegally for use as a recreational “club drug” or an aid for sexual attacks.

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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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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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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Since biometrics isn’t protected under the Fifth Amendment, law enforcement can potentially use 3D printing to legally gain access to your phone. Legally, it’s no different from using fingerprints to unlock a device,” Orin Kerr, professor at USC Gould School of Law, said via email, according to TechCrunch.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2020

The Chinese government said that it is using this technology to identify citizens who have violat ed quarantine. This month’s Deep Dive explores the security and privacy advantages that DDLs bring, as well as the legal challenges that will need to be solved before DDLs go nationwide. About the Tracker.

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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

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The stock fell after the Chinese government announced new antimonopoly rules that will increase the pressure on eCommerce marketplaces and payments services. The regulations will also hit Alibaba’s Ant Group, which took a beating last week after the government suspended its planned initial public offering (IPO).

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

UK law enforcement, in particular, faces challenges in tackling fraudsters based overseas due to geographical and legal constraints. While the UK government has focused on fraud in political pledges, international collaboration remains lacking compared to other forms of economic crime.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2016

“There is a gray area … Banks are, in general, fulfilling their legal obligations, but there is also a moral requirement to warn customers of potential losses and to share information with the industry,” Ryan Rubin, U.K. In the U.S., managing director of security and privacy at Protiviti told Reuters. .

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PYMNTS

MAY 14, 2019

The company grew even more suspicious after the Chinese government asked eight companies to help it build a national credit reporting system. That project, however, was abandoned due to legal concerns. law enforcement authorities and cooperated with the federal agencies.”.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Amidst this complex backdrop, regulatory efforts, particularly in jurisdictions like Singapore, have taken center stage, offering a glimpse into the future of crypto governance and its potential to shape the industry’s trajectory toward greater safety and integrity. billion (SG$ 32.51

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Keep your systems updated with global cybersecurity governance standards. Navigate legal and regulatory frameworks Dealing with laws and rules about cybersecurity in different countries is a must. Each of these sets its own rules on handling personal information safely and legally.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

According to a report in Reuters , citing an unsealed indictment in federal court in West Palm Beach, Flordia, Gorrin was charged with violating anti-corruption laws in the U.S. in an effort to win contracts to engage in currency exchange operations for the government. Reuters noted that in September Gorrin was named a fugitive.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2019

government requested more data than it had in the six months before, according to a report by TechCrunch. Amazon does not disclose customer information in response to government demands unless we’re required to do so to comply with a legally valid and binding order,” the company said.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2016

And, it’s something that has never happened before, and legal defense experts are already sounding off. It is simply too easy for the government and other bad actors to break this security protocol if they have physical control of your body, control which courts seem apt to rubber stamp.”. ” The government has great resources.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2016

Apple, the beloved creator of such devices as the iPod, the iPad and, of course, the game-changing iPhone, has come under scrutiny lately from, of all places, law enforcement agencies. They did not list a specific instance. ” Last month, the U.S. ” Last month, the U.S.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Both movement between public and private sectors, and potential conflicts of interest more generally, are not unknown in the legal profession – law enforcement agencies, law firms and barristers’ chambers have long-established measures in place to identify and take action to avoid such potential conflicts,” said an SFO spokesperson.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

” CryptoCoinsNews also reported that a digital currency pyramid scheme in Vietnam led the government to, once again, warn against its citizens using bitcoin. Switzerland’s new plans to loosen regulations on FinTech firms to boost competition include addressing the legal treatment of virtual currencies and assets.

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Clearly Payments

MARCH 4, 2024

The breach not only compromised the security and privacy of millions of individuals but also triggered significant regulatory scrutiny and legal repercussions for CardSystems Solutions, including hefty fines and legal settlements. Imposition of fines and legal repercussions against CardSystems Solutions. billion ($2.1

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2020

All eCommerce sites and payment providers have one thing in common no matter their size: the constant and pervasive threat of money launderers using their businesses to process ill-gotten gains, conceal the funds’ sources and convert them into clean, taxable income that government authorities cannot track.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

“It oversteps the line between privacy and legal punishment,” warned Philip Liu of Peking University, an expert on China’s efforts to develop credit scoring. He believes the database should be available to court officials and police — not the general public. Some of the data included contacts and anything searched online when using the app.

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

government has developed a plan that aims to fight financial crimes, including “action on crypto-assets.”. Treasury and the Home Office wants to change the way economic crime is handled by boosting cooperation between government, law enforcement and the private sector. “To The Economic Crime Plan from H.M.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2016

Undercover investigation is common in criminal law – but not in civil enforcement – because the 1974 Privacy Act states that government officials must identify themselves before seeking information from individuals. She notes the program was created “after evaluating all the potential legal restrictions.”.

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Neopay

APRIL 22, 2024

Confirmation statement reforms From 4 th March 2024, companies were required to provide a registered email address and confirm the legality of their intended future activities, enhancing the accuracy of information provided to Companies House.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2019

According to the news outlet, law enforcement’s initiatives are “an unprecedented level of government attention” for the sector, which has evaded regulators by classifying merchant cash advances as non-loans and, therefore, exempt from personal loan protections under state and federal law. ”

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2016

In the latest salvo in the battle between consumer privacy and the government’s right to data as evidence in criminal cases, Microsoft won a major skirmish. government cannot, in fact, compel Microsoft — and, importantly, other companies — to hand over emails that have been residing on servers outside the United States.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2016

The encryption rules would aim to settle the ongoing debate on how to address the government’s request for backdoor access to the technologies designed to safeguard private data in the case of national security or law enforcement purposes. In an interview with NYT , Microsoft President and chief legal officer Bradford L.

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PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2020

This week’s look at the latest cases of B2B fraud finds a surge of business email compromise (BEC) attacks, as well as emerging trends in fraud related to government coronavirus relief efforts. government has given companies a 30-day window to confess to furlough fraud, reports noted. ” The U.K.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2018

The Australian government on Tuesday (Aug. 14) put forth a new law that would call on technology companies, including Apple, to provide access to encrypted data if they receive a warrant. At the same time that the Australian government is readying this rule, Apple is in clean-up mode, telling U.S.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

companies and government agencies. As reported, he paid the money back, and even paid legal fees for the firm. Separately, and a world away in Afghanistan, Reuters reported that inflated contracts for meat rations for law enforcement officials have run into the millions of dollars, siphoned from government coffers and foreign donors.

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Segpay

MAY 1, 2024

DORA entered into force on January 16th, 2023, and its legal implementation deadline is January 17 th , 2025. Its legal framework is designed to enhance the operational resilience of all digital service providers, including payment service providers (PSPs), that operate in the European Union (EU).

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Neopay

JULY 18, 2024

Anti-Money Laundering Risk: According to the Basel Institute of Governance, the global anti-money laundering risk averaged 5.25 The European Union’s 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6AMLD) has enhanced the legal framework, increasing penalties and expanding the scope of predicate offenses.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2019

Congress is considering numerous bills to clarify legal issues surrounding digital money, and last month the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued a final set of cryptocurrency guidelines to require more transparency of digital asset transactions and prevent them from being used for criminal activities.

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Stax

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It mandates ongoing monitoring of suspicious activity, recordkeeping, and submitting suspicious activity reports (SARs) to the government. For this, you might require data from government sources, international regulators, and law enforcement agencies. The USA Patriot Act lays down which entities are required to do so.

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