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Safety Tips for Traveling Internationally
Check out the new check-in tools
In a worst-case scenario, Google and Facebook offer check-in tools, originally used for large-scale natural disasters but now deployed for crises such as the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 and the November 2015 Paris attacks. Facebook activated its Safety Check feature after the Manchester Arena explosion in Britain last month.
It uses geolocation to identify users who may be in an affected area. It determines where you are, based on:
- The hometown you listed in your profile
- Your current location, provided you’ve allowed Facebook to access your device through its “Nearby Friends” feature or another
- Signals, such as the city where you last used the internet, that can pinpoint your location
Facebook then sends out a notification asking users in the affected area to “check in” to indicate to folks back home that “I’m safe.” (This status notification will be seen only by your friends.) Users can also reply “I’m not in the area,” which serves a dual purpose: Officially, it reassures others you are safe, while informally it serves as a privacy prophylactic for those who prefer to stay off Facebook’s Safety Check radar.
The Google Person Finder is a free service designed to be used by the general public and emergency responders in the wake of a catastrophe. Press agencies, nongovernmental agencies, and others can contribute missing-person information to the database and receive updates. You can go to the Google Person Finder page to see a list of active events, and then post and search for the status of relatives and friends in the vicinity of the disaster.
Always be vigilant
Don’t get so concerned with unseen threats that you ignore obvious ones. Exercise the same commonsense measures you do at home. Keep your money and valuables secure. Be aware of your surroundings, particularly in crowded public places, at large events and when using public transportation.
Originally published May 9, 2016; Updated June 5, 2017
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A New Era of Travel Security, ETTravelWorld
TripJack has partnered with global cyber protection firm BOXX Insurance to launch CyberSafe, a new cyber security solution aimed at modern travellers navigating an increasingly digital-first world.
As digital transactions and connectivity become central to the travel experience, travellers are now more exposed than ever to online risks. From booking platforms to in-trip payments and remote connectivity, the threat landscape has expanded significantly.
According to recent studies, over 35% of Indian travellers have encountered cyber incidents such as phishing, identity theft, and financial fraud while abroad. Globally, more than one in four travellers report being targeted during international trips.
CyberSafe responds to this growing need with a comprehensive suite of services including identity monitoring, digital risk assessments, guided response support, and educational tools. The aim is to help travellers stay protected throughout their journey—physically and digitally.
“Travellers today face an increasingly complex digital risk landscape,” said Hussain Patel, Director, TripJack. “Through the launch of CyberSafe in collaboration with BOXX Insurance, we’re proud to offer essential tools and support to help our customers stay one step ahead of cyber threats.”
BOXX Insurance brings experience from its operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, enhancing TripJack’s consumer offering in India. The move enables customers to travel with confidence, knowing their personal data is being protected.
“Cyber protection should be as essential as travel insurance,” said Milan Naik, President, BOXX Insurance Asia Middle-East. “Together with TripJack, we’re redefining what it means to travel safely in a digital-first world.”
CyberSafe is now available to TripJack customers across India as part of their wider travel protection suite.
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PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing the federal government over a new rule that could cause a major change to healthcare coverage for more than a million people.
Mayes joined 20 other states in suing the Trump Administration over a proposed change to Affordable Care Act regulations governing federal and state health insurance marketplaces.
According to the lawsuit, the change could result in about 1.8 million people nationwide losing their coverage.
The proposed change could also lead to an increase in premiums and higher out-of-pocket costs for millions of others, according to a press release from Mayes’ office on Thursday.
State governments could face higher expenses for Medicaid, emergency care and other health-related services, according to the office.
This rule could affect more than 432,000 people in Arizona who currently get their health insurance from the ACA.
“Arizonans didn’t vote for people who already qualify for health care to lose their health insurance,” Mayes said in the release. “This is yet another example of the federal administration trying to kick people off of their health insurance plans.”
The rule is currently set to go into effect on Aug. 25.
The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Massachusetts, calls for the court to issue a stay on the rule to prevent it from taking effect in the 21 states that are part of the lawsuit prior to that date.
Arizona has now joined 23 multistate lawsuits against the federal government since Trump took office in January.
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