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AI & Enterprise
Initech upgrades ASP platform for finance sector, applies Couchbase NoSQL
Initech said on Tuesday it has completed an upgrade of its application service provider (ASP) service for financial industry clients by applying distributed NoSQL database technology from global data platform company Couchbase. It said the move improves the stability and scalability of the ASP service and secures a data-processing foundation that can be linked to AI-based financial services. It cited rising demand for infrastructure to handle growing digital transactions and AI services.
Telecommunications & Media
Will phone activation face authentication land softly despite opt-out concerns?
South Korea’s science ministry is introducing face authentication in the mobile phone sign-up process from July 6 across major carriers and budget operators, while allowing users to choose alternative verification from the start. The ministry said the opt-out reflects recommendations from privacy and human rights bodies, but it plans to monitor dealers to prevent intentional bypassing. Critics question whether the policy can curb illicit phone lines if it is optional.
Telecommunications & Media
Privacy watchdog recommends improving face authentication for mobile phone activation
South Korea\'s Personal Information Protection Commission recommended that the Ministry of Science and ICT improve its face authentication scheme used when activating mobile phone service. The commission said it found insufficient review of privacy safeguards for handling biometric facial data, which is treated as sensitive information under the privacy law. It pointed to unclear legal grounds, limited ability to refuse consent, and a need to minimise data processed by contractors\' systems.
