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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Tencent Says Big Tech Needs Greater Oversight; Group Seeks To Block Maryland Online Ad Tax

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Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from governments and consumers around the world. As technology companies become bigger and more important to the economy, I would say more regulations to reflect the new reality are needed," Lau said, according to the report. Regulation.

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3 Signs your valuation firm’s technology is outdated

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For valuation professionals looking to grow their practices, technology plays a critical role. As Tom Hood, executive director and CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs, has said , “Time is never going to come to you; no one’s going to give it to you. Technology bolsters collaboration and communication among team members.

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Neiman Marcus Agrees To Pay $1.5M To Settle Payment Card Breach

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The Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Tuesday (Jan. In a press release , the Maryland AG said Neiman Marcus agreed to pay $1.5 The states’ investigations determined that around 370,000 payment cards were breached, including 8,323 associated with consumers in the state of Maryland.

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Amazon To Shut Down Free Sample Program

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Ron Wyden of Oregon, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Chris Coons of Delaware and Gary Peters of Michigan sent a letter Wednesday (Nov. They asked whether the technology could be accessed by foreign entities and whether the technology posed a risk to national security.

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 Ransomware Gains Traction, UK BEC Fraud Spikes

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Aided by technology – and emboldened by the rise of cryptocurrencies – fraudsters are stepping up ransomware campaigns. These criminals are exploiting new technologies to commit fraud, posting adverts on social media to try and recruit money mules,” he said. Fraud that was in turn prevented by the unit amounted to as much as $8.2

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Deep Dive: Contactless Payments And Touch-Free Ordering: How QSRs Are Reopening Their Storefronts

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restaurants have permanently shuttered operations, and more than 110,000 anticipated closing their doors in April, according to recent estimates from the National Restaurant Association. Many eateries are thus reimagining their operations to offer guests touch-free ordering and payment experiences. Approximately 30,000 U.S.

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Amazon Discontinues Free Sample Program

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Ron Wyden of Oregon, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Chris Coons of Delaware and Gary Peters of Michigan sent a letter Wednesday (Nov. They asked whether the technology could be accessed by foreign entities and whether the technology posed a risk to national security.

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