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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Allegations of Digital Violence: Collien Fernandes Reports Her Ex-Husband Christian Ulmen

Actress Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband, actor Christian Ulmen, of creating fake social media accounts in her name to send explicit material to men.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Fake Nude Photos: Collien Fernandes Makes Serious Allegations Against Christian Ulmen

Collien Fernandes accuses her ex-husband Christian Ulmen of distributing fake nude photos and sex videos of her online.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

EU leaders aim to establish a minimum age for social media platforms

EU leaders are looking to set a minimum age for the use of social media platforms to enhance the protection of minors.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Inquiry into the constitutionality of digital services for the elderly

Finland's parliamentary social and health committee decided to seek an evaluation from the Constitutional Law Committee regarding the constitutionality of digital services for the elderly and disabled, reversing a previous decision.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

What changes in your life and that of your children with the Digital ECA - and what is still unknown

Brazil has implemented the Digital ECA, a new legislation aimed at protecting children and adolescents in digital environments.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

TikTok makes all accounts of minors under 16 private

TikTok is implementing measures to make all accounts of users under 16 years old private to comply with the Digital Child Statute in Brazil.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends Telegram group sharing women's photos without consent

A Brazilian court has ordered the immediate suspension of a Telegram group that was sharing photos of women without their consent, involving around 900 members.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

The email trick that reveals your hidden online accounts

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

Mar 16 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Russia begins to block popular messaging app

Russian authorities have started blocking the instant messaging platform Telegram, with users reporting significant access issues.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Yle: A Terrible Forgery Was Made of Ella - Google's Shocking Decision

Ella, a victim of deepfake technology, suffers from digital violence as manipulated nude images of her circulate online.

Mar 14 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What Does It Mean That Your Partner Doesn't Post You on Social Media?

The article discusses the significance of a partner not sharing images or moments from their relationship on social media, examining the varying perspectives people have on digital intimacy.

Mar 14 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI, Surveillance, and Privacy: A Major Warning from Signal President Meredith Whittaker

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.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Ebersberg District Court: Intimate Photos of Ex Shared

A man was fined โ‚ฌ1200 for sharing intimate photos of his ex-girlfriend with her new partner due to a violation of her personal rights.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

AI Ends Anonymity on Social Media: This Is How Easy It Is to Unmask Anonymous Accounts

A study shows that AI can easily unmask anonymous users on social media by analyzing their digital footprint.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Ella Became a Victim of AI-generated Nude Images: 'It Felt Like a Nightmare'

Ella describes her shock and panic upon discovering that AI-generated nude images of her were circulating on pornographic sites.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Digital ID plan ripped up as rebranded 'Government by app' launched

The UK government has revamped its digital ID initiative, emphasizing its utility for interacting with public services after a backlash against initial proposals.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:44 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‡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‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The violence of AI that strips women

The article discusses how artificial intelligence can violate women's dignity by creating sexualized images from non-explicit photos without consent.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Exposed Naked on Instagram: 'The Comments Are Pouring In'

A woman's ex-boyfriend shared nude photos of her on Instagram, leading to further harassment and shameful experiences, including sharing images with her employer.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Privacy screen protectors are becoming more common, but they might not necessarily be worth purchasing

Privacy screen protectors for phones are on the rise, but they should only be bought if there's a real need for them.

Mar 8 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Digital Identity in the Arab World: Security Between Facilitation and Monitoring

The article discusses the evolution and significance of digital identity in the Arab world, emphasizing its role as a sovereign tool for entering the digital age.

Mar 7 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

How to ensure your home camera is not visible to Russian hackers โ€“ Expert highlights risky products

An expert discusses how to protect home security cameras after reports of a Russian hacker group sharing captured images from cameras in Nordic countries.

Mar 6 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

MWC 2026: three phones focused on privacy and voluntary disconnection

At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, several companies are introducing phones designed to promote user privacy and minimize digital dependence, challenging the smartphone giants.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The EU's one-click plan could deal a fatal blow to digital media

The European Union is aiming to simplify cookie consent for users, allowing them to manage personal data sharing with one click, but this could significantly harm digital journalism.

Mar 4 โ€ข 17:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Can we really escape the control of Google and Apple?

The article discusses the dominance of Google and Apple in the mobile phone sector and the challenges users face in escaping their integrated systems.

Mar 3 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The fear of being observed: why George Orwell's 1984 continues to disturb readers

George Orwell's novel 1984 remains a significant literary reference due to its foresight of state control mechanisms and the erosion of privacy in the digital age.

Mar 1 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

'Pay with your privacy': Fears over OpenAI's move to insert ads in chatbot

OpenAI is trialling the inclusion of advertisements in its ChatGPT chatbot in the US, raising privacy concerns among users and digital rights activists.

Mar 1 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
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

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