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Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments

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Visa rolls out enhanced Subscription Manager for issuers, letting banks offer in-app controls for recurring payments as subscription spending surges.
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New BS ISO 21800 aims to simplify online contracts

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New BS ISO 21800 standard aims to cut fine print and make online contracts clearer for consumers across booming UK digital markets.
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Advertising standards tightened to protect Kiwi consumers

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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New Zealand tightens health advertising code, curbing influencer endorsements, tougher evidence rules and stricter protections for vulnerable people.
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Indosat's AI spam shield blocks scams worth USD $500m

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Indosat's AI spam shield blocked 2bn risky contacts in six months, averting scam losses of about USD $500m for Indonesian users.
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Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
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Storyblok & OtterlyAI partner to boost AI search visibility

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Storyblok partners with OtterlyAI to help brands enhance visibility on AI-driven search engines amid shifting consumer search habits.
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The Complex Path to Digital Sovereignty

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Australia faces a pivotal moment in digital sovereignty, needing to reshape control over data and AI systems to ensure they align with local values and priorities.
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Navigating the future of AI: Enhancing trust and transparency in business practices

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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As AI permeates all aspects of life, trust and transparency in its use become critical, necessitating new strategies for effective business practices.
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Ping Identity empowers open banking adoption with additions to CDR sandbox

Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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Ping Identity launches new sandbox environment for open banking adoption in Australia, in line with Consumer Data Right (CDR) rules.
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Why only 13% of shoppers trust retailers with their personal data

Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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Despite advancements in retail technology, only 13% of shoppers trust retailers with their personal data, Zebra Technologies' study reveals.
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Mobile trader fines hit $1.56m with $330k for Mobile Shop

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Auckland-based Mobile Shop pleaded guilty to 24 charges, 12 under the Fair Trading Act and 12 under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
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Telstra extends handset warranties, Apple proves tricky

Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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Telstra extends warranties to 24 months for handsets on 24 month contracts, but Apple products like the iPhone 4 are excluded, sparking ACCC concern.