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🇱🇻 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 • 07:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Internet ads lead police to woman suspected of selling slimming pens from Paraguay

A woman was arrested in Campinas, Brazil, for allegedly selling illegal slimming pens imported from Paraguay, following police surveillance of internet ads.

Mar 18 • 20:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanitary Surveillance Closes Clandestine Manipulation Pharmacy in Campinas

Sanitary authorities in Campinas closed an illegal compounding pharmacy that operated without proper permits and safety measures, seizing a significant amount of raw materials.

Mar 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Intercepting calls with family members continues to be 'not illegal': Tokyo District Court, experts criticize

A Tokyo District Court ruled that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police's continued interception of calls unrelated to criminal charges, including those with family members, does not violate the wiretapping law, sparking criticism from legal experts.

Mar 16 • 09:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government reversed the most controversial points of its National Intelligence Plan

The Argentine government has withdrawn the most contentious aspects of its National Intelligence Plan, particularly clauses that could allow illegal espionage activities.

Mar 15 • 04:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Video by N. Androulakis on TikTok: In the European Parliament - 'This is for the truth and for change'

Nikos Androulakis, the president of PASOK, discusses the issue of illegal surveillance and the state of the rule of law in Greece during a session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Mar 11 • 17:51 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Crackdown on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck

The Samoan government is intensifying surveillance around the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui due to illegal diving and safety concerns following the ship's sinking.

Mar 10 • 20:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PASOK: N. Androulakis in Strasbourg on Wednesday

Nikos Androulakis, the president of PASOK-KINAL, will be in Strasbourg to discuss illegal surveillance scandals at the European Parliament.

Mar 10 • 15:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanchez cornered, the children are not of the State and David Rossi: therefore, today…

A 17-year-old female referee was assaulted by an official from an amateur sports association, highlighting the need to focus on youth development rather than competition.

Mar 6 • 18:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

C’River governor bans illegal mining, orders 24-hour surveillance after PUNCH report

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has banned illegal mining, directing immediate measures for surveillance to address security and environmental challenges in the sector.

Mar 6 • 18:58 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Wiretaps: Order to EYP from the Council of State – Which file is being requested

The Greek Council of State has ordered the National Intelligence Service (EYP) to provide documentation related to the illegal surveillance of a journalist who reported on being surveilled by the agency and through the illegal software Pretador.

Mar 5 • 10:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'The Team': PF says that, under Vorcaro's command, criminal group maintained structure of private vigilance and coercion

The Brazilian Federal Police has implicated Daniel Vorcaro's criminal group, 'A Turma,' in illegal surveillance and coercion activities.

Mar 5 • 00:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

AI Against Illegal Waste Disposal: Understand How the System That Detects Environmental Crimes in Real Time Works in Capivari

Capivari (SP) implements AI surveillance cameras to detect illegal waste disposal in real-time, leading to multiple citations since the system's launch.

Mar 3 • 16:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

To Vima today: Why the investigation into the wiretaps is reopening

An Athens court has decided to reopen the investigation into illegal wiretapping, raising concerns about potential government involvement.

Mar 2 • 03:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

How will the wiretaps affect the political landscape?

The recent court ruling on illegal wiretapping has sparked renewed discussions around the issue of surveillance in Greece, emphasizing its historical significance in the political arena.

Feb 28 • 10:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

In the courtroom

Four individuals have been convicted for the illegal surveillance of 87 people using the Predator spyware.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: Solidarity behind Androulakis' fight

Nikos Androulakis prepares to address the Greek Parliament with recent court decisions regarding illegal surveillance scandals bolstering his position.

Feb 27 • 03:53 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Prosecutors, police, SBU suspected of illegal surveillance to obstruct Ukraine's biggest graft case

Authorities in Ukraine, including prosecutors and SBU agents, are alleged to have engaged in illegal surveillance to undermine a significant anti-corruption investigation known as the Midas operation.

Feb 26 • 17:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Live the press conference of Nikos Androulakis after the decision on the wiretaps

Nikos Androulakis holds a press conference following the Athens court's decision on illegal surveillance cases, deeming certain defendants guilty of privacy violations and other crimes.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Four individuals convicted in Greece for illegal wiretapping of politicians and journalists

In Greece, four individuals have been convicted for unlawfully wiretapping over 90 politicians, journalists, business leaders, and high-ranking military officials using the spyware 'Predator.'

Feb 26 • 09:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Police and MI5 waged campaign of illegal interference against ex-BBC journalist, tribunal told

A tribunal has heard that police and MI5 conducted extensive unlawful surveillance on a former BBC journalist to unearth his sources over eight years.

Feb 25 • 18:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Conflict between Karystianou and PASOK over wiretaps: 'We respect her fight, but everyone is judged'

The PASOK party responded sharply to comments made by Maria Karystianou regarding illegal surveillance, emphasizing accountability and the significance of Nikos Androulakis's legal actions that exposed the scandal.

Feb 25 • 16:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mega Demolition in Rajkot, Bulldozer Action on Over 1450 Encroachments

The Rajkot Municipal Corporation has initiated a significant demolition campaign targeting over 1450 illegal structures in the Jungleeshwar area, utilizing drone surveillance for monitoring.

Feb 23 • 05:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Dog caught dumping trash – owner fined

A Sicilian man has been accused of training his dog to illegally dump waste, with surveillance cameras capturing the act.

Feb 21 • 16:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

WA Police officer facing computer crime, surveillance charges

A WA Police officer has been charged with multiple offenses relating to computer crime and illegal surveillance, leading to his suspension from duty.

Feb 20 • 03:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Dismantling of drug cartel surveillance cameras in Zamora, Michoacán, allegedly used to spy on rivals

Mexican authorities have dismantled illegal surveillance cameras in Zamora, Michoacán, believed to be operated by organized crime groups to monitor rivals and law enforcement.

Feb 13 • 21:38 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Navy has secured 39 irregular cameras in Culiacán so far this year

The Mexican Navy has dismantled 39 illegal surveillance cameras used by organized crime in Culiacán, Sinaloa, during their ongoing surveillance operations.

Feb 10 • 00:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

New Twist in Helena Koivu's Criminal Case

Helena Koivu has appealed her conviction related to breaking domestic peace and illegal surveillance against her ex-husband Mikko Koivu.

Feb 9 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

What does the revival of the police intelligence department mean for the people's sovereign government?

The article discusses the revival of the police intelligence department in South Korea, which will see 1,400 officers deployed to local police stations, amidst concerns about illegal surveillance and the history of state oppression.

Feb 4 • 10:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Four foreigners attempted to cross the border from Finland to Russia – technical surveillance device raised an alert

Four individuals were intercepted while attempting to illegally cross the border from Finland to Russia near Imatra, following an alert from a technical surveillance device.

Feb 2 • 13:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police Revive Information Division and Strengthen Counterintelligence Investigations... Concerns About Repeating 'Black History' of Surveillance

The police plan to revive the information division at local stations and enhance counterintelligence investigations, raising concerns about a repeat of past illegal surveillance activities justified under national security.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Dealing with the problem of a wild dump in Zapruđe: 'We have set up blocks and video surveillance'

Residents of Karla Metikoša Street in Zapruđe are facing ongoing issues with increased transit traffic and illegal waste disposal that local authorities have inadequately addressed for years.

Jan 6 • 09:50 UTC

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