Russian “Stop Illegal Protest Content” Warning to TikTok and Vkontakte

In a written statement from Roskomnadzor, it was claimed that warning letters were sent to TikTok and Vkontakte to prevent the dissemination of information that could cause them to engage in illegal activities that would put young people in danger in the country. Noting the need to stop the spread of illegal information on TikTok and Vkontakte, the statement read: “We demand immediate comprehensive measures to prevent the spread of illegal content that encourages young…

Green bond fund for central banks of the Bank for International Settlements

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced that central banks and government agencies have created a fund in euros for investments in green bonds. In the statement made by BIS, it was recalled that the first dollar-based BIS green bond fund was launched in September 2019. It is now claimed that central banks and official institutions have launched an open euro fund for investments in green bonds, and it is noted that BIS will manage…

What’s in store for data privacy in 2021?

2020 was a watershed year for data privacy. It got off to a strong start with the implementation of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in January. Two months later, the pandemic put data governance processes to the test in ways never before imagined. Consumers are becoming more aware of their rights, and while privacy regulation has been a source of anxiety in the past, companies are becoming more used to and even excited about…

Protests continue over restrictions in the Netherlands

The protests that began at the same time as the curfew in the Netherlands continued tonight. 70 people were arrested in demonstrations in different cities of the country. In the Netherlands, the curfew measures and restrictions applied to combat the new type of coronavirus (Covid-19) were protested. In local media news, it was reported that hundreds of people gathered in different cities to protest the Covid-19 measures. The protests were said to have continued since…

Robot navigating barriers against traffic violators

Üzeyir Akova, a young entrepreneur living in Izmir, carried out projects on industrial automation and solar power plants after graduating from the Department of Electricity at Ege Vocational School of Ege University. Üzeyir Akova, who one day witnessed an accident on the road, saw that the safety lane had been violated too much and the ambulance reached the scene with difficulty. Considering what it can do about it, Üzeyir Akova started developing an autonomous robot…