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New Regulations to Control Mercury Use and Protect the Environment The use of mercury in industrial processes will be strictly controlled, and the construction of new mercury plants will no longer be permitted. This initiative aims to safeguard both the environment and public health by reducing mercury emissions and minimizing its presence in products and industrial activities. These new regulations are set to take effect on September 1 this year. The Industry Ministry has emphasized that the goal is to manage and decrease mercury emissions into the air while phasing out or reducing the use of mercury in various industrial applications. According to Industry Minister Akanat Promphan, these measures are essential for ensuring a safer environment and healthier communities. Mercury is a versatile element with numerous applications. It is commonly used in specific types of batteries, switches, relays, pesticides, and certain cosmetics—particularly skin-lightening creams. Additionally, s...

Enhanced SIM Card Registration Measures to Combat Online Fraud The government has introduced stricter regulations for SIM card registration in an effort to tackle the growing problem of online fraud. These new measures aim to ensure that only legitimate individuals can access mobile services, thereby reducing the risk of identity theft and other cyber-related crimes. Starting from August 18, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission will roll out Liveness Detection technology across the country. This advanced system is designed to verify a user's identity in real time using facial recognition. The technology is similar to what is used in banking applications, where users must confirm their identity through biometric data. This move is intended to close a critical security gap that previously allowed scammers to exploit fraudulent SIM card registrations. By using photos, videos, or even 3D masks, fraudsters could impersonate others and gain unauthorized access t...

TikTok Removes Over 1 Million Videos in Morocco in Q1 for Guideline Violations TikTok has taken significant action to enforce its community guidelines in Morocco during the first quarter of 2025. According to the platform’s latest transparency report, more than 1.04 million videos were deleted for violating these policies. This represents a notable increase compared to the 742,925 videos removed in the last quarter of 2024. The rise in content removals highlights a growing emphasis on maintaining a safe and responsible online environment. The “Community Guidelines Enforcement” report provided detailed insights into how TikTok manages content across different regions. It revealed that 98.9 percent of the removed content was taken down proactively—before any user reported it. This proactive approach demonstrates the platform's commitment to identifying and eliminating harmful or inappropriate material before it spreads widely. Furthermore, 92.1 percent of these videos were removed...