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The Taipei District Court sentenced entertainer Mickey Huang to a suspended 1-year, 6-month term with 4 years of probation for violating the Personal Data Protection Act. The appellate court increased the number of victims from 37 to over 2,000, allowing them to seek compensation. Attorney Charlies Liu praised the broader scope of justice achieved.

Taiwan’s National Security Bureau inspects Chinese apps for data security risks, finding privacy violations. Apps like Xiaohongshu and Weibo pose significant threats.

Taiwan’s interior minister declined to comment on Chinese influencer Liu Zhenya’s case after her residency was revoked. The situation highlights cross-strait tensions.

ITRI launched a Footprint Calculator to help users measure carbon emissions and promote low-carbon living. It offers personalized advice and uses global data.

Taiwan’s digital minister addresses cybersecurity concerns over DeepSeek, citing potential restrictions under the Personal Data Protection Act. The Executive Yuan has banned its use in government, while Taiwan observes international trends and technical challenges.

Taipei police investigate a detective for leaking info in actor Darren Wang’s case. Charges include document falsification. Bail set; careers at risk.

Prosecutors in New Taipei searched the Taipei police for a data leak in a case involving actor Darren Wang. The probe follows an alleged assault on an Uber driver.

Taiwan’s Highway Bureau investigates iRent for alleged excessive data collection. The probe, prompted by the Consumers’ Foundation, examines potential legal breaches.

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council warns that China’s residency card strategy poses a political threat. Citizens are urged to protect personal data and consider the impact on their rights.

Taipei’s Department of Labor fined a marketing firm NT$60,000 for asking job applicants for personal data, violating the Employment Service Act. Learn more.

The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation’s executive director criticized officials for leaking data on a Chinese delegation visiting Taiwan. The group includes Olympic athletes.

Premier Cho Jung-tai addresses leaked data of military officials, urging action and accountability. The Ministry of National Defense admits oversights and implements measures.

A report by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance reveals that over half of Taiwanese encounter scams weekly, with personal data theft being the most significant threat. Learn more about the top scam methods in Asia.

Taiwan telecom companies face backlash over alleged user data sales, prompting calls for stronger data protection laws and transparency. Experts highlight the lag in Taiwan’s data privacy standards compared to international norms.

Explore the balance between technology use and privacy rights in Taiwan as NCC Chairman Chen Yaw-shyang addresses concerns over mobile tracking and data analysis at a Legislative Yuan meeting.

Discover how Taiwan’s major telecom companies, including Far EasTone and Taiwan Mobile, respond to allegations of tracking protestors, emphasizing their commitment to privacy and legal compliance.

Discover how Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai defends the use of mobile signal positioning for smart transportation, emphasizing privacy and compliance with data protection laws amid KMT concerns.

Cybersecurity experts warn travelers about the risks of juice jacking at airports and offer tips on how to protect personal data during the summer travel season.

Premier Chen Chien-jen announces postponement of decisions on digital national ID cards amid personal data protection concerns. Plans for new system halted in 2021 due to security worries, with suppliers seeking compensation. Settlement limited to NT$280 million, drawing public criticism. Government to establish Personal Data Protection Commission for oversight. Future reconsideration of new-style ID cards pending commission’s establishment.

The Ministry of Culture in Taiwan has identified violations related to the use of Culture Points, distributed to individuals aged 16-22, for promoting youth engagement in the performing arts, exhibitions, and book consumption. Businesses, including beauty and nail salons, have been caught illegally accepting these points. The Ministry has warned these venues and legal action has not been ruled out, as fraudulently claiming benefits is considered a crime under Article 339 of the Criminal Code, carrying a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment. Additionally, some young people have been selling their Culture Points on social platforms and auction sites, potentially exposing their personal data. To address this issue, the Ministry has performed a database comparison and locked emails of accounts with large amounts of Culture Points, urging citizens to reconfirm their identities to reclaim usage rights.

The Cato Institute and the Fraser Institute have co-published the 2023 Human Freedom Index, revealing that Switzerland maintains its position as the country with the highest levels of human freedom. Taiwan, on the other hand, ranks 12th globally and claims the top spot for human freedom in Asia. The report highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic has generally led to a decline in human freedom, particularly in areas such as the rule of law, action, speech, assembly, association, and trade. Taiwan performs well in individual freedom, securing the 12th spot with a score of 8.98 out of 10, and ranks 11th in economic freedom with a score of 7.79, resulting in an overall score of 8.56. The Human Freedom Index is a comprehensive assessment of personal, civil, and economic freedoms worldwide, based on data from 2021 encompassing 165 jurisdictions.

Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs, Audrey Tang, has announced that the cyber security breach at LY Corporation, the parent company of popular messaging app LINE, is currently under investigation by the National Development Council (NDC). The breach potentially exposed the personal data of approximately 440,000 users, including information from 100 Taiwanese accounts. The incident, which follows a hack on South Korean IT giant Naver, a major shareholder in LY Corporation, has prompted the ongoing investigation in Taiwan. The leaked data primarily includes names, affiliated institutions, and email addresses of LY Corporation’s employees and business partners, as well as potentially leaked ages, genders, and purchase histories for stickers. However, no users’ messages, bank account numbers, or credit card information were compromised. Taiwan’s Digital Ministry has requested relevant entities to provide information and report the breach in accordance with the law. The affected user data includes hashed mobile phone numbers, email addresses, and LINE account details. Whether sanctions will be imposed under Taiwan’s new Personal Data Protection Act will depend on the outcome of the NDC’s investigation. Minister Tang assured the public that messages sent between LINE users are end-to-end encrypted and the server does not store message content, indicating that no message content was compromised in this breach. She emphasized the importance of having servers located in Taiwan for apps like LINE, particularly for maintaining communications during disasters. Discussions are underway with various international messaging providers, including LINE and the Signal Foundation, regarding the potential establishment of servers in Taiwan.

The Farglory Dome Co., Ltd. announces the sale of nearly 4,000 additional outfield seats for the upcoming Asian Baseball Championship in Taipei. The outfield tickets are priced at NT$400 each, with 1,000 tickets available for on-site purchase. The tournament will be held at the Taipei Dome, starting with a match between the Taiwanese and Korean teams. Originally, only 13,000 infield seats were available, but they sold out quickly, leading to scalped tickets. The Farglory Dome warns fans to avoid unofficial websites to prevent financial losses and personal data breaches.

Executive Yuan Premier Chen Chien-jen stresses the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and announces a new data protection committee during his visit to local banks amid increasing cyber attacks in Taiwan.

Around 100,000 individuals in Taiwan haven’t claimed their NT＄6,000 from tax surplus and the deadline is fast approaching. This unclaimed amount totals about NT＄6 billion, despite nearly 23.39 million citizens having already claimed their money. The National Treasury Administration urges eligible citizens to act swiftly and cautions against sharing personal data through unsolicited calls or messages.