Great to hear that the
#Singapore #DataProtection Trustmark (DPTM) will become an SG Standard (SS) in July 2025 - it's a strong stamp of support for the Trustmark, and a nice step into global recognition of the quality of the DPTM.
#standards #DigitalTrade #trust https://www.imda.gov.sg/how-we-can-help/data-protection-trustmark-certification
Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) Certification - Infocomm Media Development Authority
To help businesses increase their competitive advantage and build consumer trust, IMDA has launched the Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) certification to help organisations demonstrate sound and accountable data protection practices.
Modular upgrading of laptops has always been big on my
#sustainable design wishlists, and I've been quietly looking forward and hoping the
@frameworkcomputer laptop
#environmentally-friendly approach is adopted by more device manufacturers.
https://www.wired.com/review/framework-laptop-13-amd-2025/
The Framework Laptop 13 Proves Upgradable Laptops Are the Future
Framework’s bet on a repairable and upgradeable laptop is finally paying off.
I just tried the @ICANN
#Domain Metrica
https://domainmetrica.icann.org and it's pretty nifty for getting the core info like when the domain was registered (usual
#WhoIs type data), but most interesting to me is the ability to show Reported Abuse. you can check
#DomainName,
#TLD, or
#registrar.
Meta Will Build the World’s Longest Undersea Cable
Meta’s Waterworth Project will provide internet connectivity on five continents, with landing points in India, the United States, Brazil, and South Africa.
Apple TV+ crosses enemy lines, will be available as an Android app starting today
Apple TV+ app on Android will work mostly as it does on any other device.
#SouthKorea updates it
#Ecommerce Act (effective 14 Feb 2025) to curb
#DarkPatterns such as hard-to-cancel subscriptions, hidden shipping fees, and other manipulative online design tactics.
#ConsumerProtection #transparency #DataGovernance https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10417265 
Can’t cancel that subscription? Korea is cracking down on ‘dark patterns’ - The Korea Herald
From frustratingly difficult-to-cancel subscriptions to hidden shipping fees, dark patterns -- manipulative online design tactics that trick consumers into spending more -- are widespread in South Korea’s e-commerce market. Now, the government is taking action. Starting Feb. 14, the Korea Fair Trade Commission will enforce new regulations under the revised Electronic Commerce Act aimed at curbing misleading practices that obscure pricing, complicate cancellations and pressure users into unwanted
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#Australia legislated #AgeRestricted #SocialMedia on 10 Dec 2024, #Singapore said hey good idea on 10 Jan 2025 and started bilateral counterpart discussions with them, and now #Indonesia is planning minimum age for social media use. Some people cry #contagion, but this appears to have been building for a while - look at #GDPR under-16 legislation, and also #France's under-15 #ParentalConsent rules.
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-plans-minimum-age-for-social-media-use
Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use
The plans follows Australia's decision to ban children under 16 from accessing social media. Read more at straitstimes.com.
No matter where you stand on
#DataLocalization,
#RedNote aka
#XiaoHongShu is quite transparent to
#TikTok refugees - the
#TOS highlights "(your) data ...will be stored locally in the mainland of
#China."
