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Palantir has secured a contract to access sensitive Financial Conduct Authority data to aid in tackling financial crime in the UK.

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the preventive arrest of Washington Travassos de Azevedo, who is alleged to have been one of the masterminds behind a criminal organization that sold confidential data of Brazilian authorities and their families.

An accountant has been in custody for over a week in Rio de Janeiro on suspicion of involvement in the leak of fiscal data belonging to relatives of STF minister Alexandre de Moraes.

The FBI asserts its ability to conduct mass surveillance on Americans without AI tools, having confirmed its purchase of commercially available data for this purpose.

An investigation has been launched by the prosecutor's office regarding a website impersonating official legal registries and misleading users about legal assistance.

A nursing assistant in Jyväskylä has been sentenced to four months of conditional imprisonment for illegally accessing the personal data of 186 individuals.

A policewoman in Iceland has been fined for improperly accessing data from the LÖKE system.

A police officer has been fined for accessing the police database without proper authorization.

A significant data breach occurred at Seoul National University Hospital, where medical records of over 16,000 patients were inadvertently sent to an external recipient due to an email misdelivery.

The article explains the right to be forgotten online and provides a step-by-step guide on how to request the removal of personal data from the internet.

Estonia's Ministry of Finance is introducing amendments to a money laundering bill that would require the Financial Intelligence Unit to inform individuals about their bank account data collected after a five-year period.

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed under oath that the FBI purchases location data on Americans, stating it is in accordance with constitutional laws.

The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding the use of user data by tech companies for training artificial intelligence, highlighting recent changes in terms of service on social media platforms and actions taken by content creators to protect their data.

The Federal Police in Brazil are investigating whether sensitive data belonging to banker Daniel Vorcaro was copied to an external hard drive during an examination of computers at a congressional investigation commission.

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.

A former employee of the Copenhagen Municipality has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for unlawfully sharing personal information from the Central Person Register (CPR).

The growth of genealogy as a hobby in North America is leading to potential risks as personal data becomes vulnerable to scammers.

The police in Helsinki have decided not to pursue a preliminary investigation regarding potential misuse of the National Coalition Party's membership register after reviewing the details of the case.

A former employee of the Varsinais-Suomen welfare region claims she was unjustly dismissed after unlawfully accessing patient information and is seeking over 50,000 euros in compensation.

A police investigation found no criminal wrongdoing in the case of a young millionaire paying membership fees for the National Coalition Party, though concerns about data privacy were raised.

The article discusses how users can be vulnerable to unauthorized access to their WhatsApp accounts and offers strategies for protection.

A local AI server allows users to set up artificial intelligence on their personal computers, ensuring data privacy and eliminating subscription fees to major AI providers.

The European Parliament voted against mandatory chat controls aimed at combating child abuse online, sparking controversy over prioritizing the protection of perpetrators over victims.

The article discusses important privacy settings for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox to enhance user data protection while browsing the internet.

The World Anti-Doping Agency has committed to limiting the use of athletes' personal data solely for anti-doping purposes as part of an agreement with Canada’s privacy commissioner following a lengthy investigation.

AI assistants are transforming the e-commerce landscape by enhancing customer experiences and reimagining data access and client relationships.

Lloyds Banking Group is under scrutiny from MPs after a breach allowed some customers to view other people's transactions in their banking app.

The article discusses the potential security risks associated with mobile applications and their often excessive permissions requirements.

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.

A representative from LHV Bank commented on a court ruling that disallowed banks from suing over allegations of unjustified snooping by the Money Laundering Data Bureau on accounts of politically sensitive individuals.

The Tallinn Administrative Court has ruled that the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) does not have the right to demand bank account statements from banks without proper legal grounds.

A recent ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland allows municipal guards to demand personal data from insurance companies regarding traffic offenders.

The article discusses how individuals can uncover forgotten online accounts linked to their email address using their inbox.

A discussion on the impact of leaked data on journalism, focusing on the Panama Papers and Epstein Files, featuring various investigative journalists.

Glovo has been sanctioned for violating GDPR regulations by requiring users to submit scans of personal identification documents under certain circumstances.

A retired civil police officer in Brazil is under investigation for allegedly accessing restricted information from public agencies in the Federal District.

A report highlights the alarming sale of personal data, including national IDs and financial histories, in Latin America through Telegram bots and channels.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a warning against the unauthorized recording and sharing of videos of the public, emphasizing potential legal consequences for violations.

Hacked data reveals the Department of Homeland Security's investment in AI technologies for expanded surveillance capabilities.

NHS hospitals are being urged to reject a £330 million data platform partially owned by Peter Thiel, a Trump ally, due to privacy and ethical concerns.

A U.S. Senate investigation revealed that major data brokers have obstructed access to their opt-out pages by using code that prevents search engines from indexing these pages.

The article discusses four mapping applications that function without internet connectivity, highlighting their importance in the face of geopolitical challenges and network disruptions.

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.

A Guardian investigation reveals that sensitive health data from the UK Biobank has been exposed online multiple times, raising privacy concerns regarding patient records.

The article discusses the development of AI chatbots in healthcare analysis, highlighting both potential benefits and risks associated with sharing sensitive health data with technology companies.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a warning to content creators about filming individuals without consent, threatening legal consequences for such actions.

The privacy implications of Meta's smart glasses have ignited debate due to allegations of employee surveillance of recorded intimate moments.

A biometric facial recognition system from Slovakia is being used to monitor school attendance in Brazil, raising concerns about data privacy and ethics.

A hacker group claims to have breached Swedish state systems, leaking citizens' information and e-signatures.

A Berlin court has ruled that WhatsApp cannot transfer data from German users to Facebook, stating that the transfer of personal data is unlawful.