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Washington blocks entry to former EU commissioner and activists amid clash over social media rules

Washington blocks entry to former EU commissioner and activists amid clash over social media rules

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The United States has moved to deny visas to a former European Union commissioner and four civil society figures, escalating tensions with Europe over how social media platforms should be regulated. In a statement released yesterday, the US State Department said the individuals were being barred for attempting to pressure American technology companies into censoring […]

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From Passports to MyDigital ID: Malaysia to Enforce Social Media Verification by Mid-2026, Says Fahmi

From Passports to MyDigital ID: Malaysia to Enforce Social Media Verification by Mid-2026, Says Fahmi

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The Malaysian government is stepping up efforts to make social media a safer space, announcing that all platforms will need to implement a digital identity verification system by mid-2026. This initiative, known as electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC), aims to enforce the minimum age of 16 for account creation, while also addressing scams and online […]

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