Data for roughly 200,000 Coupang users in Taiwan compromised in last year’s leak
Coupang has confirmed that around 200,000 Taiwanese user accounts were part of a significant data breach affecting its global customer base last year.
Constitutional Court Dismisses Constitutional Petition Against Government's Provision of 'Immigration Biometrics' to Private Firms
The Constitutional Court dismissed a petition claiming the government's act of providing biometric data collected for immigration management purposes to private companies was unconstitutional.
Think your New Year's privacy reset worked? Think again
This article discusses the challenges of maintaining online privacy, highlighting that despite efforts to delete personal information from data broker sites, data often reappears over time.
Smart Life: The New Connectivity Arena and OPPO Reno 15's Bet on Balance
The article discusses cybersecurity concerns surrounding exposed software from Persona, a major identity verification provider, and the implications for user privacy and trust.
New information on the OmaPosti incident - information from one individual visible to all
A glitch in the OmaPosti digital services exposed personal information belonging to one individual to multiple users, raising concerns over data privacy.
Your phone is now a crime scene in your pocket
Smartphones are increasingly central to criminal investigations, providing critical evidence such as location data and communications.
Civil servant investigated for leaking ministers' data requests removal of ankle bracelet and access to emails
The defense of Ruth dos Santos, a federal revenue servant accused of leaking data of Supreme Federal Court ministers, has requested the removal of her electronic ankle bracelet and reinstatement of her email access.
It Sounds Like Dystopian Fiction, but This is Reality: What is Social Rating?
The article discusses the implications of social rating systems, particularly drawing on the example of China's practices, and explores hypothetical scenarios for its implementation in democratic states like Lithuania.
Post Office has a big problem - Petra saw a stranger's information
Finnish users have reported seeing other people's package information and pay slips within the Postal Service's Omaposti application.
Nkom announces supervision of Telia after extensive data breach
Norway’s Nasjonal kommunikasjonsmyndighet (Nkom) has initiated oversight of Telia following a serious data breach affecting numerous customers, including Bergen municipality.
The Data Protection Inspectorate drew attention to the shortcomings of the building register two years ago
The Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate highlighted issues with the building register's data access two years ago, emphasizing the potential risk of sensitive information being public.
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.
Almost 30% of damages related to AI involve mental health, survey shows
A recent survey reveals that nearly 30% of damages stemming from artificial intelligence usage directly impact individuals' psychological well-being.
This is Microsoft's response to the question about the 'kill switch'
Microsoft has addressed concerns regarding trust in U.S. cloud services among Europeans, with many advocating for domestic alternatives.
Health and personal data of workers, the Authority against Amazon: 'Stop the categorization'
Italy's Privacy Authority has urgently intervened to stop Amazon from storing sensitive health and personal data about its employees.
Privacy, the Authority to Amazon: stop the profiling of workers
The Italian Data Protection Authority has urgently prohibited Amazon Italy from processing the personal data of over 1,800 workers at its Passo Corese facility due to concerns over privacy violations.
Genetic Data, Technological Determinism and Patient Privacy
The article discusses the implications of precision medicine, emphasizing the integration of genetic data and advanced technologies to improve disease prediction and treatment.
Reddit fined £14.5m in UK over use of under-13s’ data
Reddit has been fined £14.5 million by the UK Information Commissioner's Office for unlawfully using the personal data of children under 13 without proper safeguards.
MP executes search warrant against suspect for unauthorized access and trafficking of confidential data in RN
The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte executed a search warrant in an investigation into unauthorized access to confidential data.
Millionbot to Reddit in the UK
British authorities have fined the online forum Reddit over £14 million for violating children's privacy rights.
Reddit fined more than £14m over children's privacy failures
Reddit has been fined over £14 million by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office for failing to adequately protect children's privacy on its platform.
Historical driving ban comes into effect in an EU country – 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.
Mario Mariniello: Europe can build an open and competitive artificial intelligence system
The EU aims to support its companies in developing advanced AI models while ensuring data accessibility and investment in critical technologies, amidst concerns over relying on US AI capabilities.
Connected Vehicles: What Data Today's Cars Collect, Who Can Access It, and How It Is Used
Modern cars are equipped with technologies that turn them into data-generating machines, collecting extensive information about driver behavior and vehicle performance.
Data Protection: Ruling: Facebook's Friend Finder Function is Illegal
A German court has ruled that Facebook's Friend Finder function is illegal as it allows access to contact data of non-users without their consent.
I am running for the Chamber, but not for revenge. Now the truth about those behind the dossiers
Alberto Di Rubba of the League announces his candidacy for a vacant parliamentary seat while addressing ongoing investigations into illegal access to his personal data.
Unexpected discovery by a programmer. These devices could spy and eavesdrop
A programmer revealed a significant security vulnerability in DJI devices, exposing the potential for extensive privacy invasions through unsecured data from consumer vacuum robots.
Conscientious police officer worked in his free time - faced charges
A police officer was charged with data protection violations after searching for personal information of 97 individuals during his free time, but all charges were dropped by the court.
Customer Information Leaked in Dyreparken
There has been a leak of customer information at Dyreparken, leading to unauthorized communications with customers via WhatsApp.
The Constable Carried Out Official Duties During His Free Time in Kuopio – Accused of Crimes, But the District Court Dismissed the Charges
A senior constable from North Savo was acquitted by the district court of charges related to breach of duty and data privacy violations after accessing personal data improperly during his free time.
The whole municipality of Bergen affected by extensive data breach
The municipality of Bergen in Norway has suffered a major data breach, exposing personal information of thousands of employees and politicians.
WhatsApp's U-turn in the Supreme Court, now data will not be shared with Meta without your approval
WhatsApp has assured the Supreme Court of India that it will not share user data with its parent company Meta without explicit consent starting March 16.
The new form of digital authentication: less data, privacy by design
This article discusses the increasing need for digital authentication and the consequent privacy challenges that individuals face in the interconnected digital environment.
Concealment of data in the building register may be contrary to the law
The Estonian Ministry of Climate and Land and Spatial Development's decision to restrict public access to certain building register documents due to privacy concerns may be unlawful according to local authorities and legal experts.
AI App Data Leak: KYC Details Also Leaked, Know...
A dangerous AI app has exposed the images, videos, and KYC details of millions of users.
Concealment of data in the construction register is against the law
The city of Tartu and lawyer Karmen Turk argue that the Estonian government's decision to restrict public access to the construction register violates public information laws.
Woman wanted to prohibit the use of sensitive information in research - Administrative court rejected the complaint
A woman attempted to prevent the use of her personal data in a health research project but was denied by the Helsinki Administrative Court.
DOGE’s Medicaid data dump aims to expose fraud — but privacy and legal hurdles loom
The release of anonymous Medicaid data aims to enhance transparency and combat fraud, but concerns about patient privacy and legal complexities pose significant challenges for successful prosecutions.
Surprising assessment of the tax authority's new weapon: This may affect these Finns
A new tax law proposal in Finland may allow the tax authorities access to all citizens' bank information, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.
Poland bans Chinese cars in the military and for a good reason – they have a direct connection to Beijing
Poland has decided to ban Chinese-made vehicles from military facilities due to security concerns regarding data privacy and surveillance.
Tax Checks: Here is the ECHR ruling that could change everything
The European Court of Human Rights has delivered a ruling that may enhance taxpayer privacy concerning financial data against tax authority inspections in Italy.
HS: Data Privacy Scandal at Oulu University Hospital – Over 50 Employees Spied on Patient Data
Over 50 employees at Oulu University Hospital are implicated in a data privacy scandal for accessing a patient's information without legitimate reasons, prompting legal investigations.
Euractiv: Visa-free travel at the cost of personal data – The EU grants access to American algorithms to assess European travelers
A draft agreement suggests that U.S. authorities may use automated processing of personal data to make significant decisions affecting European travelers, potentially compromising their privacy.
Tokmanni Customers May Have Reason to Worry
Tokmanni customers may have had their personal information compromised and circulated online.
Personal Data and Artificial Intelligence: An Unbreakable, Unequal and Quite Dangerous Relationship
The article discusses the intricate relationship between personal data and AI, highlighting the rapid advancements in technology since the 1950s and the implications of processing vast amounts of personal data.
Andrew released: probe continues into sharing confidential documents
A probe into the sharing of confidential documents continues even after the release of Andrew.
HS: Group of Doctors Facing Historic Charges in Oulu – Spied on Colleague's Data
Over 50 healthcare professionals, including 20 doctors, face privacy violation charges in Oulu for unauthorized access to a colleague's patient data.
Artificial Intelligence: Opportunity or Danger for Freedom and Personal Data?
The article discusses the regulatory challenges and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on personal freedoms and data privacy in the context of recent EU legal frameworks.
British Embarrassment with Discord's Age Verification: Data Retained Longer Than Promised
British users express outrage as Discord admits to retaining age verification data longer than initially promised.
Data Protection demands the Andalusian Government more guarantees for the profiles of 738,502 students given to Google
The Data Protection authority in Andalusia has urged the regional government to provide stronger protections for student data shared with Google.