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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Need for Food Aid Remains High in Estonia

The demand for food aid in Estonia continues to be significant, according to the Food Bank's data, prompting nationwide food collection events to support those in need.

Mar 22 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The result of the study on the financing of welfare areas is what the regions already knew

A study commissioned by the Ministry of Finance confirms significant issues in the collection and recording of diagnostic data for welfare areas in Finland.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Police cannot collect fingerprints from every detained person. Judgment of the CJEU

The CJEU ruled that EU law does not permit the automatic collection of fingerprints from every individual detained by national authorities, based on a case involving a French man arrested for organizing an unauthorized assembly.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Report: Major Issues in Collecting Data for Social and Health Services Financing

A new report highlights significant problems in the collection of diagnostic data for social and health services in Finland, impacting funding allocations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

TRE-BA takes itinerant action for biometric data collection, electoral domicile transfer, and other services to cities in the interior

The Regional Electoral Court of Bahia (TRE-BA) is providing mobile electoral services to the municipalities of Amรฉlia Rodrigues and Pรฉ de Serra.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Former ล akiai region social worker sentenced for abuse of power and illegal information gathering

A former social worker in Lithuania was fined and barred from holding public office for three years due to the abuse of their position and illegal collection of personal information.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota bill would ban warrants allowing police to collect data from devices near a crime scene

A bipartisan Minnesota bill seeks to restrict warrants that allow police to collect data from devices near crime scenes, proposing legal limitations and an ability for individuals to sue law enforcement.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI, Surveillance, and Privacy: A Major Warning from Signal President Meredith Whittaker

Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal Foundation, warns about the dangers of AI, data collection, and digital surveillance during a discussion at the India Today Conclave 2026.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Police will get new powers for online data in tweaked โ€˜lawful accessโ€™ bill

The Canadian federal government has introduced a revised 'lawful access' bill that grants police new powers for online data collection while addressing privacy concerns.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Does your vacuum cleaner take pictures of your apartment and send them to the cloud? Expert explains the risks

The article discusses privacy risks posed by smart devices like vacuum cleaners that can capture images and send them to the cloud, emphasizing that ordinary smartphones also collect and potentially misuse personal data.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Creating a new electronic data collection and exchange system DELTA

Latvia is developing a new electronic data collection and exchange system called DELTA, approved by the government as part of a ministry report.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Currently not recognizing the mandatory indication of diagnoses on sick leave forms as an optimal solution

The Latvian Ministry of Health is assessing various approaches for data collection regarding the most common causes of sick leave, including mandatory diagnosis codes.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Old Signboards are the Annual Rings of the Village... The Data Collection of the Flower Village by the Youths

Young planners in Uijeongbu, South Korea, are preserving the history and identity of a neighborhood known as 'Flower Village' by documenting its faded colors and elements.

Mar 8 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The largest astronomical camera in the world is threatened by satellites

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, home to the world's largest digital camera, faces potential disruptions from the increasing number of bright commercial satellites in orbit.

Mar 7 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio had an average of almost 10 medical treatments for sexual violence per day in 2025

In 2025, Rio de Janeiro recorded nearly 10 daily medical treatments for sexual violence, marking the highest number since data collection began.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Automotive industry achieves historic start in 2026: Sales grow 4.4% in the first two months of the year

The Mexican automotive industry started 2026 with its best first two months since data collection began in 2005, with new light vehicle sales growing by 4.4% compared to the same period in 2025.

Mar 4 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A huge change coming to police operations - people can soon be monitored more easily

Finland's Ministry of the Interior proposes new law giving police enhanced powers for threat-based crime investigations, allowing data collection without specific criminal suspicion.

Mar 4 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Passenger Counting Cameras Planned for Regional Buses This Year, Carriers Confused

Latvia plans to install passenger counting cameras in regional buses to address issues related to passenger data collection and service efficiency.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Real decline in enrollments or counting problem in high school?

The recent release of the Censo Escolar 2025 data highlights a concerning decline in high school enrollments in Brazil, sparking debate over potential issues in data collection methods by the Inep.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Niger laments inadequate data for womenโ€™s health research

The Niger State Government in Nigeria has called for improved data collection to support women's health research.

Mar 3 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Utsunomiya University Professor Engages in Misconduct in Paper Using Generative AI for Data Acquisition; University Considers Disciplinary Action

A Utsunomiya University professor is under investigation for academic misconduct related to a paper that improperly used generative AI to collect data.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Guarantor blocks Amazon. "It has filed its employees"

Italy's data protection authority has blocked Amazon from processing the personal data of over 1,800 workers due to illicit information collection about their health and personal lives.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news about the green card: how the program to collect biometric data from all foreigners works

The U.S. government is implementing a new, comprehensive biometric data collection system for all foreigners, aiming for heightened security and streamlined immigration procedures.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Confirmed at least 200,000 occupiers dead in Ukraine

British journalists report that at least 200,186 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine since the renewed invasion, with a significant increase in confirmed deaths attributed to meticulous data collection efforts.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Historical driving ban comes into effect in an EU country โ€“ No more driving Chinese cars here

Poland has banned the use of Chinese-made cars on military zones due to concerns over potential data collection by these vehicles.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Aftonbladet's readers must pay to avoid data collection

Readers of Aftonbladet must either consent to data collection or pay a monthly fee to opt out, as the media company adapts to stricter EU regulations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province collects 8.5 billion won from delinquent local taxes using deposit and financial transaction information

Gyeonggi Province has collected 8.5 billion won in local taxes from delinquent taxpayers by utilizing court deposit and financial transaction data.

Feb 22 โ€ข 01:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

The USA Leaves WHO. What Does It Mean When the Next Epidemic Breaks Out?

The United States' departure from the World Health Organization poses significant implications for global health data collection and responses to future epidemics.

Feb 21 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

ONS criticises hit TV series Industry over characters impersonating staff

The Office for National Statistics in the UK has criticized the BBC series 'Industry' for depicting characters impersonating its data collectors, potentially damaging public trust.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fear arose: EU country bans Chinese cars in certain areas

Poland has banned Chinese cars from military areas due to security concerns over data collection vulnerabilities.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Poland bans Chinese cars on military bases

Poland has banned Chinese-made vehicles from military bases due to concerns over potential data collection through their built-in sensors.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

MEN accused of spying on families. The ministry spokesperson responded to the allegations

The Polish Ministry of Education is facing accusations of potential family surveillance due to its new functional assessment of students, which critics argue could lead to the collection of sensitive family data.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

What your phone hears โ€“ And what you should turn off now

The article discusses concerns about smartphones listening in on conversations, explaining the reality behind data collection and how smartphones gather information algorithmically, rather than through constant eavesdropping.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

"AK. Week": how the consumer price index is calculated?

The article explores the methodology behind calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Estonia, emphasizing its importance in reflecting actual price changes for consumers.

Feb 15 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

How You Are Tracked by Tiktok โ€“ Without Using the App

The article discusses how TikTok collects sensitive information about individuals even if they have never used the app, and offers simple methods to protect oneself.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Digital Media: Is Global Viral Soon Over?

TikTok's recent operational changes raise concerns over increased data collection and content censorship, leaving users feeling disillusioned.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Discontent among economists over the sudden change by INE in the tourism housing statistics time series

Economists are expressing concern over a sudden change by Spain's National Institute of Statistics (INE) in the methodology for collecting data on tourist housing, which they argue will affect the comparability of current and past data.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The button that we all press on the Internet โ€“ and we give much more than we think

The article discusses the unconscious habit of pressing the 'Accept' button for cookies on websites, highlighting the implications of this action on privacy and data collection.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Usurpation of Number, Data Collection, and Collateral Victimsโ€ฆ The New Lawless Era of AI-Driven Telemarketing

The article discusses the rise of AI-driven telemarketing scams that engage in identity theft and data collection, leading to significant privacy concerns for individuals.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Raล›: We Have Record Results in Tourism. We Are Opening an Observatory to Make This Truth Shine

Poland's Ministry of Sport and Tourism reveals record results in the tourism sector and announces the establishment of a Tourism Observatory to enhance data collection and analysis.

Feb 9 โ€ข 01:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new laws that would impact supermarkets in New York and recent updates in February 2026

New legislation addressing biometric data collection and surveillance practices in New York supermarkets is being introduced in response to the use of facial recognition technology by retailers.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Ruling made in Bunnings' three-year fight to use AI to scan customer faces

Bunnings has been granted the right to use AI facial recognition technology for crime prevention, as the tribunal ruled it did not violate privacy laws, although it could improve customer notification about data collection.

Feb 5 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
Crime & Justice

Police to get a clearer picture of the woman's death

The police are conducting interrogations and data collection concerning the death of a woman in her seventies at a nursing home in Vestmannaeyjar.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Create AMPPI Intellectual Property Observatory

The Mexican Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AMPPI) is working on implementing an intellectual property observatory to collect and compare data for better policy and strategy formulation.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

The AEC turns to an international WHO agency due to lack of screening data

The Spanish Association Against Cancer is seeking assistance from an international WHO agency to gather data on colorectal cancer prevention programs due to inadequate data collection in Spain.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Pedro Lines, the new director of Indec, looking for work on LinkedIn

Pedro Lines has been appointed as the new director of Argentina's Indec, succeeding Marco Lavagna, and is known for his expertise in statistical data collection with previous experience in both Indec during the Kirchner presidency and the government of Qatar.

Feb 2 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US jobs report delayed again amid government shutdown

The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the January 2026 jobs report will be delayed due to a government shutdown, despite data collection being completed.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Data Collected by Nature Enthusiasts Does Not Reach Environmental Decisions

A recent study by Estonian scientists reveals that data collected by nature enthusiasts is often overlooked in environmental decision-making, highlighting significant gaps in national environmental monitoring.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Jewelry, eggs, and waste: the products that increased the most in price in 2025, with increases over 30%

Jewelry, eggs, and waste collection services experienced price increases exceeding 30% in 2025, according to December data, while olive oil prices fell by 31.6%.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Suspicion of illegal data collection: ร‰ric Ciotti questioned by the police

Alpes-Maritimes Deputy ร‰ric Ciotti is being questioned by police regarding an investigation into the illegal collection of personal data for political purposes.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:13 UTC

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