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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Report: More than ten health data registers operate illegally in Finland

A new report reveals that over ten health data registers in Finland are operating without the necessary legal regulations, posing a risk to patient data handling.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Punishments under the Digital ECA can only be applied after regulation expected in November

The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) will not immediately implement punishments outlined in the Digital ECA, as they await specific regulations expected to be published in November.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA: ANPD says that systems and app stores will be scrutinized more rigorously

The Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) announced increased scrutiny of operating systems and app stores following the implementation of the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA Digital).

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA: Agency discourages facial recognition and limits data use in age verification

The Brazilian Agency for Data Protection is proposing strict guidelines for online age verification, advocating caution with biometric methods and preferences for systems that confirm users are over 18 without revealing their identity.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

LETTER TO THE EDITOR โŸฉ The shame post for pedophiles: one thinks they are improving the world, but the victims in this story suffer much greater.

A blogger has launched a website listing convicted sexual offenders, prompting a response from Estonia's data protection authority.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

ECA Digital: effective age verification begins in 2027

Effective supervision of age verification on social networks is set to start in 2027 as announced by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Unjustified e-health data access and other violations: DVI received more than 1000 complaints last year

Last year, the Data State Inspectorate (DVI) in Latvia received 1,034 complaints regarding breaches of personal data processing, highlighting issues such as unjustified access to e-health data and illegal employee surveillance.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

OpenClaw: An Open Revolution in Artificial Intelligence or a Cybersecurity Nightmare?

The emergence of the OpenClaw AI agent raises significant questions about automation and cybersecurity risks.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

First Data Protection sanction to a school for improper use of Google in classrooms: 'It is used for purposes beyond the educational sphere'

Spain's data protection agency has issued its first individual sanction to a school for misusing Google management platform, violating regulations regarding minors' personal information.

Mar 20 โ€ข 01:06 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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

CJEU: rights under GDPR cannot be used for money

A Vienna man requested information about his personal data processed by Brillen Rottler, but the company denied his request, citing misuse of GDPR rights.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Conditions for a Cybersecurity Law exist, assures the Senate

Mexico is poised to advance the approval of a Cybersecurity Law by the end of the year to enhance data protection and meet commitments outlined in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (T-MEC).

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

A woman who accessed patient information unlawfully sued the welfare region, demanding 50,000 euros for unjustified dismissal

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.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Being Spied on WhatsApp: Much Easier Than You Think. How to Protect Yourself from Data Thieves

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

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Privacy in the browser: what settings are useful to activate in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox

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

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

World Anti-Doping Agency agrees to limit athlete data use, watchdog says

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 Canadaโ€™s privacy commissioner following a lengthy investigation.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK may breach data laws with free energy bills competition

Reform UK's competition to offer free energy bills raises concerns over potential breaches of data protection laws.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

OPINION โŸฉ What if a mobile app honestly told you why it needs your data and location?

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

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired police officer suspected of 'espionage' in DF held a commissioned position at Caesb

A retired civil police officer is under investigation for allegedly accessing restricted public data in the Federal District while working at Caesb.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Glovo Penalized for Violating GDPR Regulations Regarding Document Scans

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

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG warns against unauthorized public video sharing

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.

Mar 16 โ€ข 03:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NDPC warns content creators over unauthorised filming of citizens

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

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Brussels prepares to ban the 'undressing' of real people's images using AI

EU member states are working to ban the use of artificial intelligence to generate fake naked or pornographic images of real people, as agreed upon in Brussels.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Age verification of ECA Digital may take months; porn sector awaits guidance

The implementation of age verification under Brazil's ECA Digital law will not be immediate and may take months, with the government currently drafting a regulatory decree.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Court in Germany: WhatsApp is not allowed to transfer user data to Facebook

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

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company fined for improper disposal of customer documents on a street in the coast of SP; PHOTOS

A housing cooperative in Limeira, Brazil, was fined R$ 11,000 for the improper disposal of customer documents in Mongaguรก.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Viking Line Data Breach: Authorities Received Notification

Authorities have confirmed a notification regarding a data breach affecting Viking Line's customer register.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

In a document, Serpro denies negotiation that would unlock the privatization of Celepar

Serpro has stated that there are no ongoing negotiations with the Paranรก Public Security Secretariat regarding the storage of Celepar's data, conflicting with the state government's claim to facilitate the privatization of the technology company.

Mar 11 โ€ข 21:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Your Face Will Have Copyright: The Pioneering Law That Will Protect Our Biometric Data

A Danish consumer organization initiated a campaign to raise awareness about the risks of sharing personal data online by offering bakery goods in exchange for revealing private information.

Mar 10 โ€ข 23:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: There was no intentional leak of personal data

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that there was no intentional leak of personal data regarding the recent repatriation flight organization, despite emails revealing recipients' addresses.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Court: Municipality rightly refused to provide detailed information about officials' salaries

A regional administrative court in Lithuania ruled that a municipality acted correctly in refusing to disclose detailed salary information about its officials, citing data protection laws.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG, private sector collaborate on data protection

The Nigerian Federal Government and the private sector are collaborating to enhance data protection and privacy standards through a signed Memorandum of Understanding.

Mar 10 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

TikTok allowed to stay in Canada under new data protection rules: minister

TikTok can continue operating in Canada under new data protection rules that enhance the safeguarding of Canadian users' data, following a national security review.

Mar 9 โ€ข 23:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Fine for Ita and Alitalia, abrupt landing for the unions

The Italian privacy authority has fined Ita and Alitalia โ‚ฌ1.25 million for improperly handling employee data without consent, amid criticisms of the authority's slow response time.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Oliver Laas: Age Verification in Operating Systems

The article discusses the implications of age verification laws in digital platforms as they expand globally, particularly looking at examples from Australia, the UK, and the US.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

AK. Week examined what artificial intelligence understands about the Estonian language and culture

A recent investigation by ERR's Novaator highlighted that major AI language models lack an understanding of the nuances of the Estonian language and culture, raising concerns about copyright and data protection.

Mar 8 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

When filming or photographing with smart glasses, data protection requirements must be observed, emphasizes the inspection

The Data State Inspectorate emphasizes the importance of adhering to data protection regulations when using smart glasses for filming or photography.

Mar 8 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

WSA: PLN 27 million fine for breaking GDPR by Polish Post to be corrected

The Polish Post faces a PLN 27 million fine for breaching GDPR related to the organization of postal voting in the 2020 presidential elections.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kristiinankaupunki published confidential personal data of dismissed education director - offers 6,000 euros for settlement

The city of Kristiinankaupunki is addressing a serious data protection breach involving the accidental release of sensitive personal data on its website, leading to a proposed settlement with the dismissed education director.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Pirkanmaa Welfare Area Fires Doctor Due to Serious Data Protection Breach โ€“ Considering Criminal Charges

The Pirkanmaa welfare area has terminated a specialist doctor for serious violations of patient data protection regulations.

Mar 5 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria signs global pact to tackle AI privacy abuse

Nigeria has joined a coalition of 61 countries in a global pact to protect individual privacy against AI-generated abuse.

Mar 5 โ€ข 00:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Tech firm fined $1.1m by California for selling high-school studentsโ€™ data

The California Privacy Protection Agency has imposed a $1.1 million fine on GoFan for illegally selling high school students' personal data collected through its event ticketing service.

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

S. Famellos: Three questions for Mr. Mitsotakis

Sokratis Famellos, the president of SYRIZA, challenged Prime Minister Mitsotakis in Parliament, posing three critical questions regarding national security and personal data protection.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman says there were deficiencies in monitoring the use of patient data

A Finnish Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman reported deficiencies in how the North Ostrobothnia welfare region monitored the use of patient data, following allegations that employees accessed patient information without proper justification.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Capitalfield Group achieves ISO certification for data protection

Capitalfield Group has obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its Information Security Management Systems, demonstrating its commitment to data protection.

Mar 4 โ€ข 01:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCE-PR technician writes to advisor that new law does not ensure data security for Celepar

A technician from TCE-PR has voiced concerns that a new legislative proposal does not sufficiently protect personal data managed by Celepar.

Mar 3 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In Latvia, it is planned to ban unregistered SIM cards from October 1

Latvia is set to implement a ban on unregistered prepaid SIM cards starting October 1, pending support from the Saeima, due to concerns about citizens' rights.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Why it is so difficult to verify the age of minors on social media: 'In the end, a very big risk is created'

The article discusses the challenges and risks associated with verifying the age of minors on social media in the context of a proposed law in Spain banning access to social networks for those under 16.

Mar 3 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The digital anachronism of Flรกvio Dino

Flรกvio Dino's decision to suspend the privatization of Celepar raises concerns regarding legal security and the dynamics of Brazil's public and private sectors.

Mar 3 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Attention to Lithuania's resilience in the virtual space: invited to look at the behind-the-scenes of cyber security

Lithuania is hosting a Cyber Security Day on March 5, focusing on advancements in digital defense and emphasizing the nation's efforts to safeguard data against cyber threats.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:24 UTC

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