Keywords: Privacy


Temu Balances Privacy and Commerce in Moroccan Market

Amidst fervent debates surrounding its swift rise and competitive pricing, the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has issued a comprehensive statement addressing recent controversies and concerns regarding its operations in the Moroccan market since its debut earlier this year. At the heart of Temu's......

Temu: The Chinese App Making Waves in Morocco's E-Commerce Landscape

Moroccans find themselves caught in a whirlwind of temptation and trepidation as Temu, a Chinese-owned e-commerce app, makes an explosive entrance into the kingdom's digital marketplace. With its alluringly low prices and slick marketing, the platform has rapidly ascended to the top of app store......

Upholding Privacy Rights: Minister Denounces Hotels' Marriage Certificate Requirement

In a move to reinforce citizens' rights and protect them from abuses, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi declared on Tuesday, May 21, that the practice of hotels requiring Moroccan couples to provide a marriage certificate as a condition for being assigned a room is illegal and a violation of privacy. This......

Moroccan Royal Family's Discreet Celebration for Princess Lalla Soukaina's 38th Birthday

In a low-key yet elegant setting, Princess Lalla Soukaina, cherished granddaughter of the late King Hassan II, celebrated her 38th birthday surrounded by close family and a few intimate friends. The private gathering, characterized by its discretion, reflected the princess's preference for privacy,......

The Halal Dating Dilemma: Morocco's 'MaaQool' App Sparks Controversy

A new dating app called "MaaQool" has ignited heated debate in Morocco. Launched by digital activist Ilyass Lakhrissi, known online as "Sheikh Sar," the app markets itself as a "halal" platform for Moroccan singles seeking marriage and family. However, critics argue that......

Olaf Scholz Joins TikTok: An Inevitable Platform or a Threat to Privacy?

Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron did it before him. Olaf Scholz opens an account on TikTok. The German Chancellor posted his first video on the Chinese platform this Monday, while TikTok is regularly criticized for its lack of user data protection. The video lasts just about ten seconds. It shows a black......

Biden Issues Decree Limiting Sale of Personal Data to Certain Countries

President Joe Biden has signed a decree aimed at curbing the mass sale of American personal data to specific "countries of concern," particularly targeting the sale of geolocation, genomic, financial, biometric, health, and other personally identifiable information to Russia, China, Iran, North......

Discrediting Claims of a Widespread Snapchat Hack

Earlier this week, IT security expert Amin Raghib sparked panic across social media by alleging that numerous Moroccan women had their Snapchat accounts hacked. Raghib claimed hackers targeted women's smartphones and distributed their private, "indecent" photos and videos online. However,......

Moroccan Influencer Amine Raghib Accused of Stirring Up Drama for Personal Gain

Moroccan influencer Amine Raghib has found himself embroiled in controversy after a viral video where he claimed that hacked nude images of women were being circulated online. Critics are pointing fingers at the popular YouTuber, accusing him of fabricating the issue to elevate his own status. In a......