Each time consumers get connected online, they inevitably leave behind trails of information from whatever is viewed or created.
As the Internet makes it easy for this information to ‘travel,’ it is vital for consumers to safeguard their digital footprint.
About 60% to 70% of payment transactions are currently conducted online, following the Covid-19 pandemic and its resulting lockdowns.
Cashless payments methods – such as Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay – have become popular and widely accepted in the last two years, due to their convenience, hygienic mode of transaction and value in terms of rewards.
From over six million users in 2019, Touch ‘n Go eWallet now has more than 18 million users; the merchant coverage has also increased with more than 1.2 million touch points, including DuitNow QR.
In terms of account verification, more than 13 million users have eKYC-ed (know your customer) and verified their Touch ‘n Go eWallet accounts.
In addition, data from the Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day indicated that ShopeePay was the preferred payment method for checking out.
Within the first two hours of September 9, orders using ShopeePay increased by nine times as compared to an average day in the previous year.
Why does this matter?
You may perhaps ask: Why does this matter to consumers?
Practising safe online habits and managing personal data can help…
