In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, personal data has become a highly valuable yet vulnerable commodity. One of the most alarming threats currently trending is the misuse of National Identity Numbers (NIK) and Identity Cards (KTP) by irresponsible groups. A prominent…
Kmart Australia Fined for Collecting Shoppers’ Facial Data Without Consent
As technology advances, the line between efficiency and privacy violation becomes increasingly blurred. The recent case of Kmart Australia proves this — the retail giant was sanctioned by the country’s privacy regulator for collecting facial data from customers without consent.What…
Digital Literacy Declines in the AI Era: A New Challenge Amid Rising Machine Intelligence
Digital Literacy : When AI Advances, But Digital Awareness Falls Behind Amid the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) transforming every aspect of modern life—from work and education to entertainment—a worrying trend has emerged: digital literacy is in decline. Recent data…
Viral K-Pop Photo Edits with Gemini AI: Fun Trend, Hidden Risks for Personal Data
Recently, social media feeds have been flooded with AI-generated K-Pop style photo edits. With tools like Gemini AI and popular services such as Polaroid AI, users can upload their photos and instantly transform them into artistic, idol-inspired versions. The trend…
Where Are Your Biometric Data and Fingerprint Data Stored?
When you unlock your phone with your face or fingerprint, have you ever wondered: Where does all that biometric data go? Who stores it? Is it safe? And what if it leaks? In today’s digital world, biometric data — your…
Features and Benefits of On-Premise Biometrics for Business Security
Is data security and full control over your security system a priority for your business? As companies increasingly focus on data protection, biometric technology has emerged as a top solution to ensure secure and reliable access. On-premise biometrics—where data is…