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Tunisian government efforts to contain Covid-19 raises privacy concerns

Governments are relying on data-driven technology to help contain the Covid-19 spread. The Tunisian government has been using SIM cards for tracking purposes. Cell site location information is one of the various methods used to trace individuals. Smartphones send signals to cell towers operated by telecommunications operators. This process generates information about a citizen’s precise […]

Facebook aims to help voters, but won't block Trump misinfo

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Facebook is launching a widespread effort to boost U.S. voter turnout and provide authoritative information about voting — just as it doubles down on its policy allowing politicians like President Donald Trump to post false information on the same subject. The social media giant is launching a “Voting Information […]

Zoom privacy feature not available for free users

Zoom is trying to upgrade its security and trust at the same time. Audio and Content flowing between Zoom users are end-to-end encrypted. However, in the near future, Zoom will offer an end-to-end encrypted meeting mode to all paid accounts, states the company in a blog post published on May 7, 2020. Founder and CEO […]

Legislation that aims to protect and foster digital innovation

The press of the mouse button, the keystroke, or a computer code are all protected by law. Legally, these are considered as “Intellectual property” including the trademark, patent, and copyright. Intellectual property enforcement is crucial for innovation, development as well as for the economy. In fact, technologies are made public, so other people can build […]

Taiwan’s TAITRA Launch Global Anti-Covid-19 Platform

An anti-covid-19 platform has been launched by TAITRA collecting and combining Covid-19 related information on one big site for global audiences, institutions and governments to refer to. TAITRA – the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, launched the platform with the slogan “we’re in this fight together” on June 4, 2020. The anti-covid-19 platform is designed […]

Digital Health Technologies against COVID-19

As the current pandemic continues to spread, we notice that digital health technologies are on the rise. With that in mind, we’ve taken the liberty of curating the top 5 influential digital health technologies being utilized right now, all over the world. 1: 3D Printing Healthcare institutions are facing a shortage of medical equipment, with […]

Airports to Implement Thermal Cameras That Screen for COVID-19

Airports around the world are being equipped with several devices such as full-body scanners, metal detectors, face-recognition technology and thermal cameras that screen for COVID-19, all in an effort to identify travelers that might be infected with the virus. Airports overseas and in the US are testing thermal cameras that screen for COVID-19, along with […]

Meeting sustainability targets – a priority for telcos

Telefonica has already achieved one of its sustainability targets way ahead of its deadline. The company has now taken the impressive step of saying that it now plans to reach its target of zero net emissions in at least four main markets by the year 2030 – 20 years earlier than they had originally planned. […]

UK telcos receive call connection complaints

In times of a crisis – like the covid-19 pandemic – the most important possession we have right now is our trusty mobile device which enables us to stay in touch with loved ones near and far. It has been a great source of comfort to all and a lifeline for the vulnerable and elderly. […]

Feds seek $225M fine for pair who made a billion robocalls

By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer The U.S. communications regulator on Tuesday proposed a $225 million fine, its largest ever, against two health insurance telemarketers for spamming people with 1 billion robocalls using fake phone numbers. The Federal Communications Commission said John Spiller and Jakob Mears made the calls through two businesses. State attorneys general […]