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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What happens to your data on the internet when you die? Find out how to create your digital inheritance

The article discusses the concept of digital inheritance and the complexities surrounding the management of a deceased person's online data.

Feb 26 • 06:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Learn to manage passwords in your company with these 10 tips

This article provides ten essential tips for effectively managing passwords in a corporate environment to improve security.

Feb 25 • 20:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

AKI raised awareness of the shortcomings of the construction register two years ago

The Data Protection Inspectorate has pointed out the shortcomings in the construction register to the Ministry of Climate, emphasizing the need for restricted access to certain information.

Feb 25 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 04:33 UTC
🇮🇹 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 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

NSA: Personal data sent to the wrong address by an employee's mistake is a violation of GDPR

A ruling by Poland's Supreme Administrative Court confirms that an employee's mistake leading to the unauthorized sharing of personal data constitutes a violation of the GDPR.

Feb 25 • 03:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Congress approves transforming the agency responsible for children's internet regulations into a regulatory agency

The Brazilian Senate approved a provisional measure to convert the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) into a regulatory agency that will oversee the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents.

Feb 24 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCE of Paraná asks the Security Secretariat to explain R$ 438.7 million contract

The TCE-PR has requested an explanation from the Paraná Security Secretariat regarding a significant contract worth R$ 438.7 million with Celepar amid ongoing privatization disputes.

Feb 24 • 20:08 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 18:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 17:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Children had their data collected': Reddit fined R$ 100 million in the UK

Reddit has been fined over R$ 100 million in the UK for illegally processing children's personal data without proper age verification mechanisms.

Feb 24 • 14:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

New Cybersecurity Rules in Practice: From Registration to Supplier Audits

In Czechia, the revised Cybersecurity Act, known as NIS2, has been in effect since last November, yet many companies remain unaware of their obligations for mandatory registration and security measures.

Feb 24 • 14:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The United Kingdom imposed a fine of 16.6 million euros on Reddit

The UK Information Commissioner's Office has fined Reddit 16.6 million euros for failing to verify users' ages and for improperly handling children's data.

Feb 24 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Reddit fined a large million for not protecting children

Reddit has been fined nearly 120 million kroner by the UK data protection authority for failing to adequately protect children's data.

Feb 24 • 13:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The UK imposed a £14.5 million fine on Reddit for violations of children's data protection

The UK has fined Reddit £14.5 million for failing to adequately protect children's personal data.

Feb 24 • 13:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Millionbot to Reddit in the UK

British authorities have fined the online forum Reddit over £14 million for violating children's privacy rights.

Feb 24 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 11:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 07:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

If you use this kind of password, change it immediately

A security study warns against using AI-generated passwords due to their predictability and vulnerability to cyber attacks.

Feb 24 • 05:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Before privatization, Celepar signs contract of R$ 438.7 million with the PR government

Celepar signed a R$ 438.7 million contract with the Paraná State Public Security Secretariat shortly before its planned privatization was suspended by the Supreme Court.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Insurance companies do not know if they can report fraud

Danish insurance companies are uncertain about their ability to report individuals committing fraud due to conflicting interpretations of personal data regulations with the Danish Data Protection Agency.

Feb 23 • 19:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 23 • 16:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 23 • 15:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

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.

Feb 23 • 11:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Turkey prepares to impose new restrictions on social media platforms

Turkish authorities are investigating major social media platforms regarding their handling of children's data in preparation for new regulations.

Feb 23 • 10:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Over 11 million PLN fine for the courier company DPD. "There has been a serious violation of GDPR regulations"

The Polish courier company DPD has been fined over 11 million PLN for failing to comply with GDPR by not securing necessary data processing agreements with external transport providers during package deliveries.

Feb 23 • 09:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flávio Dino suspends privatization of data company in Paraná

Brazil's Federal Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino has temporarily halted the privatization of Paraná's data company Celepar pending further legal review.

Feb 22 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino suspends Celepar privatization due to risk to personal data protection

Minister Flávio Dino has suspended the privatization process of Celepar over concerns regarding personal data protection in the company's transfer to the private sector.

Feb 22 • 18:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 22 • 18:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: A millionaire heir may have sunk thousands of euros into other members' membership fees

A young millionaire heir quietly paid the membership fees for 191 members of the Kokoomus youth, which raises concerns about the influence of manipulated membership on the party's decision-making processes.

Feb 22 • 03:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft

A credit freeze can help prevent new credit accounts but does not fully protect against identity theft.

Feb 21 • 18:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: Young millionaire revealed to have paid membership fees for the National Coalition Youth

A young millionaire has been identified as the individual who paid membership fees for 191 members of the National Coalition Youth, prompting an investigation into possible misuse of the party's member registry.

Feb 21 • 15:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 21 • 10:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marketing by phone after withdrawal of consent violates GDPR. Verdict of NSS

A recent ruling by Poland's Supreme Administrative Court determined that contacting customers for marketing purposes after they have withdrawn consent is a violation of GDPR regulations.

Feb 21 • 09:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

10 cybersecurity tips for companies with remote workers

The article provides cybersecurity tips for companies with remote workers, emphasizing the increased risks associated with hybrid work environments.

Feb 20 • 20:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Phishing of Account Data: How Mobile Network Operators Protect Their Customers from Fraud

Mobile network operators like Vodafone and Telekom are enhancing fraud protection with new warning systems that effectively filter out suspicious calls and SMS.

Feb 20 • 13:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

HS: Over 50 healthcare professionals charged in Oulu – spied on their colleague's information

More than 50 healthcare professionals in Oulu, including 20 doctors, have been charged with data protection violations for improperly accessing patient information.

Feb 20 • 10:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The VRK: The personal data of 'Ausheriai' was anonymized before publication

The VRK provided information that personal data in documents accessed by media representatives was anonymized before being shared.

Feb 20 • 08:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

HS: Twenty doctors violated patient data of their colleague

Twenty doctors unlawfully accessed a patient’s data in Oulu in 2023, leading to charges of data protection violations.

Feb 20 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

With butterflies and national symbols: Gustavo Petro reveals the new Colombian passport

Colombian President Gustavo Petro unveiled the new passport design, emphasizing its production by the state and the enhancement of personal data protection for citizens.

Feb 20 • 01:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaints about data leaks spike in the interior of SP; learn how to protect yourself

Complaints regarding the misuse and sharing of personal and financial data have surged in São Paulo, Brazil, exceeding 8,500 reports in 2025.

Feb 19 • 10:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Key issues impacting consumers that may be judged in 2025

The article discusses significant consumer rights issues expected to be examined by Brazil's Supreme Court and Superior Court of Justice, including the commercialization of personal data and airline liability for flight cancellations.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Court rejects data protection specialist's claim against several media outlets

A former data protection inspector in Latvia lost a lawsuit claiming damages against several media outlets for describing his appeal regarding driver penalty points in court.

Feb 19 • 05:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

GDPR regulations do not apply in disciplinary cases

The article discusses the applicability of GDPR regulations in disciplinary proceedings in Poland.

Feb 19 • 04:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Data Protection Inspectorate fined Biržai Hospital 6,000 euros for improper video surveillance

The Data Protection Inspectorate has fined Biržai Hospital 6,000 euros for violations of data processing regulations related to video surveillance.

Feb 18 • 15:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state ignored the problems with public data in the building register for years

The Estonian government has finally addressed ongoing privacy issues related to public data in the building register, prompting a review of the last decade's documentation by local authorities.

Feb 18 • 08:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Digital Footprint: How Can One Erase Their Presence from the Internet's Memory?

The article discusses the challenges and possibilities of erasing one's digital footprint and the legal measures that can facilitate this process.

Feb 18 • 07:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Forensic audit of INAI reveals irregularities amounting to 7.3 million pesos

A forensic audit by Mexico's Superior Audit Office revealed 7.3 million pesos in irregularities at the now-defunct National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI).

Feb 18 • 04:23 UTC

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