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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Life & Tech

5 ways to maintain a safe digital footprint

The article discusses the importance of managing one's digital footprint and offers tips for maintaining a positive online presence.

Feb 28 โ€ข 00:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Age Verification Platforms: Intriguing Details in the 'Persona' Code

A security investigation uncovers a significant vulnerability in the age verification systems used by popular digital platforms like Discord and ChatGPT.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Programming Awareness: The Hidden Face of Deep Personalization in Artificial Intelligence

The article discusses the implications of deep personalization in artificial intelligence, highlighting how technology shapes our consciousness and the risks of surrendering personal data to AI systems.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'PDF of the Race': Woman Indicted for Leaking WhatsApp Conversations in Which Coach Criticized Students in Fortaleza

A 35-year-old woman has been indicted in Fortaleza for leaking WhatsApp group conversations that contained disparaging remarks about students made by a coach and physicians.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Children's Photos on the Internet: We Need Rules for Family Influencers

The sharing of children's photos on social media has become a lucrative business model, often neglecting the protection of minors.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

If you Google your name: What appears and how to check it

The article discusses the implications of searching your own name on Google, revealing potentially unwanted personal information.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

'Sara' personal information displayed to strangers - Posti investigates application malfunction

A malfunction in Posti's digital services revealed personal information of a stranger to users of the OmaPosti app.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A completely new payment method is being built in Europe

Europe plans to introduce a so-called digital euro by 2029, amidst concerns about cash elimination and the control of people's money movements.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Alternative Service Providers: How to Break Free from Google, PayPal, and WhatsApp

The Chaos Computer Club is promoting alternatives to major American tech companies through events aimed at ensuring digital independence.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Alternative service providers: How to break free from Google, Paypal, and Whatsapp

The Chaos Computer Club aims to promote alternative digital services and reduce reliance on major American tech companies like Google, Paypal, and Whatsapp through events and awareness campaigns.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Can someone take a screenshot of your conversations without you knowing? What applies to Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger

The article discusses whether users are notified when screenshots of their conversations are taken on popular platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

This year, mobile devices can use a digital wallet โ€“ here's what it's about

Finland will introduce a digital identity wallet for mobile devices by the end of 2026, allowing residents to securely identify themselves in various services and control their personal information sharing.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Up to five years in prison for forwarding intimate photos

New legislation in Czechia introduces penalties of up to five years in prison for the unauthorized sharing of intimate photographs.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

How communication wiretaps violate privacy

Illegal wiretapping in Nigeria threatens citizens' privacy rights, particularly in a digital landscape.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Can the State Revenue Service collect data about you without initiating an audit? The Supreme Court ruling will not please tax inspectors

The Supreme Court of Latvia questions the authority of the State Revenue Service (VID) to gather data about individuals without formally starting an audit, in a case involving undeclared income from puppy sales.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The New Cold War: From the Berlin Wall to the Digital Wall

The article discusses the shift from ideological barriers represented by the Berlin Wall to modern digital barriers that govern data flow and privacy.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 07:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Data privacy issues threaten Nigeriaโ€™s financial inclusion

Concerns regarding data privacy and security are hindering Nigeria's efforts to increase financial inclusion despite significant investments in digital infrastructure.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Kenyan authorities used Israeli tech to crack activistโ€™s phone, report claims

A report reveals that Kenyan authorities used Israeli technology to compromise the phone of activist Boniface Mwangi during his police custody, raising serious concerns about digital privacy and governmental overreach.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The AI that allows knowing the "digital footprint" that influences jobs, rentals, and immigration processes

The article discusses the growing influence of digital footprints on real-life opportunities, including jobs and rentals, and raises concerns about data asymmetry between users and institutions.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How Social Media Reads Your Thoughts?

The article discusses how social media platforms utilize user data to create profiles and predict behaviors, raising concerns about privacy in the digital age.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles want to be forgotten online. Companies are flooding Google with requests

Poles are increasingly requesting to have their personal data removed from online searches, reflecting a growing concern about privacy.

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Katarzyna Kucharczyk: The Right to be Forgotten. How to Exit the Matrix

The article discusses the increasing requests from Poles for the right to be forgotten online and its implications.

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Graphite: The New Spy Ghost

The article discusses a new cybersecurity tool called 'Graphite,' developed by Paragon Solutions in Israel, which represents an evolution in digital privacy invasion techniques.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigate trio suspected of recording a woman through a window and sharing an intimate video online

Three men are under investigation for allegedly recording and sharing a woman's intimate video without her consent in Caseara, Brazil.

Feb 13 โ€ข 23:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The era of a love story with artificial intelligence has begun and hides many risks

As Valentine's Day approaches, an increasing number of people are turning to digital companions for communication and intimacy, raising questions about privacy and security.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Protecting Without Surveillance: The Great Dilemma of Age Verification in Brazil

Brazil's new Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents mandates age verification on risky online platforms, raising concerns about privacy and autonomy for young users.

Feb 13 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

WhatsApp Complains About Freedom Restrictions After App is Blocked in Russia

WhatsApp has filed complaints about government censorship following its ban in Russia, raising concerns over digital freedom and user privacy.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Russia has blocked WhatsApp

Russia has implemented a blockade on the messaging application WhatsApp.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

WhatsApp: Russia tried to completely block the app to redirect users to its service

The Russian government reportedly attempted to fully block WhatsApp to push users towards a state tracking application, affecting around 100 million users.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

What is Telegram and what are its features?

The article discusses the launch and growth of the Telegram platform, highlighting its focus on privacy and independence in digital communication.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Data Transfer between Argentina and the U.S.: Nothing Changes in the Virtual World

A recent agreement between Argentina and the United States focuses on data transfer, digital platform use, and jurisdictional issues related to privacy and technology companies.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:14 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‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Sent dozens of messages with the Frogner woman. Then he filmed the Lofoten woman's naked genitals.

The case revolves around a man who sent numerous messages to a woman from Frogner and filmed another woman's naked genitals, with themes of jealousy discussed in court.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
Life & Tech

Bleeding Below the Surface. What is Decimating Software and What is Growing Instead?

The article discusses challenges faced by software in the current digital landscape, particularly issues like page loading failures and the impact of ad blockers and VPNs.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

OADC supports NDPC to promote data privacy

Open Access Data Centres reaffirmed its support for Nigeria's data protection agenda during the National Privacy Week Summit organized by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.

Feb 11 โ€ข 01:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

After the latest update of 'CapCut', be aware of what you may lose before you press 'Agree'

The recent update of CapCut's terms of service has sparked concerns over user privacy and intellectual property rights after the platform claimed extensive rights over user-uploaded content.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Who is reading your personal chat? A small mistake and everything goes public...

The article discusses concerns regarding privacy on WhatsApp, detailing how messages can be accessed by others if certain precautions are not taken.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Video Clips from Nightlife and Hotel Rooms Sold on Porn Sites

The article discusses the unauthorized sale of video clips showcasing Icelandic nightlife and hotel interiors on pornographic websites.

Feb 8 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Days of God: Concealment in the Balance of Moral Values

The article discusses the concept of concealment as a moral value in the wake of scandals and the digital age's impact on privacy and dignity.

Feb 7 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Microsoft crosses privacy line few expected

Microsoft's provision of BitLocker recovery keys to law enforcement has raised concerns about digital privacy and encryption standards.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

WhatsApp is spying more than you think, hereโ€™s how to stop it in 3 steps

The article discusses how WhatsApp users often unknowingly expose personal data and provides simple steps to enhance their digital security.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG boosts data protection, digital economy confidence globally

Nigeria is gaining recognition in global data privacy and digital governance due to the Nigeria Data Protection Act and the establishment of an independent regulatory authority, according to Dr. Vincent Olatunji.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Nigeria now global data privacy player โ€“ NDPC

Nigeria has become a key player in global data privacy after enacting the Nigeria Data Protection Act and establishing an independent regulator, according to Dr. Vincent Olatunji at the National Data Privacy Summit 2026.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Sexual Abuse: Your Body Belongs to My AI

A photo of a young woman in a bikini, part of the recently released Epstein files, is circulating on social media, highlighting issues of sexual abuse and digital privacy.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Gadget of the Week: European Alternatives for US Software - from Microsoft to Netflix

The article discusses the rise of European alternatives to US software services amid privacy concerns, highlighting the options available for users looking to switch from American tech giants.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Iwona Gฤ™sicka: Sharenting and child labor

The article discusses the growing trend of sharenting, where parents frequently share images and information about their children online, often without reflection on its implications.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:50 UTC

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