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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The Reverse Great Firewall: What is Happening in China

China is increasingly making its government websites inaccessible from abroad, a phenomenon dubbed the 'Reverse Great Firewall', which limits the availability of public data to foreign researchers and analysts.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"Banking Striptease." The Police Will Soon See Bank Accounts, Plans Babiš's Government

The Czech government under Babiš plans to allow police greater access to bank account information without court approval, raising concerns about privacy and legal implications.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

ICE detains Columbia University student in dorm and governor criticizes: 'They lied to gain access'

ICE agents detained a Columbia University student in a dorm by providing false information about looking for a missing person.

Feb 26 • 17:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacareí City Hall launches Jaque, an intelligent virtual assistant via WhatsApp

The Jacareí City Hall has introduced 'Jaque', a virtual assistant that allows citizens to access municipal services and information via WhatsApp.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The blind automotive sector: the government dismantled the data and statistics system of the market

Argentina's automotive sector is facing uncertainty as the government has dismantled its data and statistics system, disrupting access to real-time sales information.

Feb 25 • 17:14 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province to Provide Legal Support for Vulnerable Immigrant Groups Blocked by Language and Information Barriers

Gyeonggi Province is launching a public legal support initiative for vulnerable immigrant communities and recruiting approximately 20 lawyers to assist.

Feb 25 • 01:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Connected Vehicles: What Data Today's Cars Collect, Who Can Access It, and How It Is Used

Modern cars are equipped with technologies that turn them into data-generating machines, collecting extensive information about driver behavior and vehicle performance.

Feb 24 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Concealment of data in the construction register is against the law

The city of Tartu and lawyer Karmen Turk argue that the Estonian government's decision to restrict public access to the construction register violates public information laws.

Feb 23 • 02:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The splinternet is expanding and undermining democracy

The article discusses how the splinternet phenomenon in Iran limits citizens' access to information during crises while allowing controlled communication.

Feb 22 • 08:37 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça releases confidential data from the Master case to the INSS CPI; decision reverses ruling by former rapporteur, Dias Toffoli

Minister André Mendonça has granted the INSS CPI access to confidential information regarding Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, reversing a previous decision by former rapporteur Dias Toffoli.

Feb 21 • 00:41 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Is China’s ‘reverse Great Firewall’ quietly blocking global access to official data?

A recent study reveals that many Chinese government websites are becoming increasingly inaccessible from outside the country, indicating a potential effort by the Chinese government to control information accessibility.

Feb 20 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Front companies, support from civil servants and access to confidential information: how the CV's structure for trafficking in AM was organized

The Comando Vermelho (CV) organized a drug trafficking operation in Amazonas with the assistance of public agents, which included the use of front companies and access to confidential police information.

Feb 20 • 13:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Trump's World (Day 396): The USA Wants to Allow Europeans Access to (Dis)Information Blocked on the Internet

The U.S. government is launching a portal to grant Europeans access to information that is currently blocked in Europe, sparking a new phase in the transatlantic debate over free speech.

Feb 20 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

COMMENTARY: Fico in the grip of MOL - Alex Švamberk

The article discusses the challenges faced in accessing the content due to technical issues and may hint at the implications of such accessibility problems on information dissemination.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Water Management Control Based on the Water Law Act

The article discusses a promotional offer combining access to Polish and international journalism, including The New York Times, but lacks information on water management law specifics.

Feb 20 • 03:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Army veteran sues federal government after ICE detains him for three days

An army veteran has filed a lawsuit against the federal government after being unjustly detained by ICE agents for three days without access to legal counsel or information regarding his detention.

Feb 19 • 23:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Patients report delays at the Municipal Hospital of São José dos Campos; City Hall cites system instability

Patients at the Municipal Hospital of São José dos Campos reported significant delays in receiving care due to a temporary system outage affecting information access.

Feb 19 • 22:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Revenue removes auditor from leadership position who was targeted in operation regarding illegal access to data of STF ministers and relatives

A Brazilian auditor targeted by a Federal Police operation for illegally accessing data of STF ministers has been removed from his leadership role within the Federal Revenue.

Feb 19 • 20:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cyberattack in France: Hacker intercepted data from millions of bank accounts

The French Ministry of Finance has reported a significant cyber security incident where a hacker gained unauthorized access to a national database containing sensitive information of approximately 1.2 million bank accounts.

Feb 18 • 17:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Planning to study abroad requires more than filling out applications. It requires clarity, timing, and access to the right information

3AG Global Resources is organizing a multi-city EduFair in Nigeria to assist prospective students in making informed decisions regarding studying abroad.

Feb 18 • 14:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Apple has sent warnings to 1.8 billion users - what is happening?

Apple has issued a security update for iOS 26.3 to fix 39 vulnerabilities, including a serious zero-day flaw that could allow hackers to gain unauthorized access to private information on users' devices.

Feb 18 • 09:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The blockade on the portal does not limit access to public information

A promotional offer for a subscription package providing access to both PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times.

Feb 18 • 04:40 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

People with Disabilities and Seniors Lack Understandable Information in Crisis Situations

A study reveals that many people with disabilities and seniors in Latvia struggle to access and comprehend local emergency plans, leading to fear and uncertainty during crisis situations.

Feb 17 • 10:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota lawmaker expresses concern after reviewing voter rolls, finding 3,000 people missing information

A Minnesota lawmaker raises concerns over the integrity of voter rolls after discovering 3,000 individuals missing information, prompting a dispute over access to election records.

Feb 16 • 15:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Wikipedia, 25 years between collective work and doubts

The article discusses the 25-year journey of Wikipedia, its impact on information access, and the evolving landscape of knowledge sharing in the digital era.

Feb 15 • 15:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Barack Obama stated that aliens exist and revived the controversy about Area 51: "They are real"

Former President Barack Obama confirmed in a recent podcast that aliens are real, although he has never seen them himself, and highlighted the restricted access to official information about UFOs during his presidency.

Feb 15 • 14:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The fees for the circuit breaker have increased, but they have not yet reached their target

The article discusses the rise in circuit breaker fees in Czechia, highlighting issues with access to the reported information.

Feb 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Meta wants to name everyone you cross on the street

Meta is planning to reintroduce facial recognition technology via smart glasses, enabling users to identify people and access information about them.

Feb 15 • 00:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In a meeting with federal delegates, Mendonça gains access to details of the Master investigations; minister is expected to receive a report from the Federal Police in the coming days

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has received detailed information regarding the Master case investigations from Federal Police delegates.

Feb 13 • 22:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Are you using any of these Apple devices? Update immediately!

Apple has discovered vulnerabilities in its operating systems that could allow attackers to access locked devices, view sensitive user information, and install malware.

Feb 13 • 20:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

In the case of Sławomir Cenckiewicz, a tried and tested lockpick is being used

Controversy continues over Sławomir Cenckiewicz's participation in the National Security Council meeting despite his lack of access to classified information due to ongoing legal proceedings.

Feb 12 • 17:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Grant Officials Will Lose Direct Access to Information About Trust Funds. "We Are Responding to Court Decisions," Says the Ministry

Czechia's Ministry of Justice has revoked access to trust fund records for staff at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, complicating oversight of potential conflicts of interest in grant distributions.

Feb 12 • 12:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Madona's Vice Mayor Šķēls Resigns After Secret Clearance Denial

Vice Mayor Šķēls of Madona has resigned after being denied state secret clearance, making him the only deputy mayor without access to such information.

Feb 11 • 14:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Loneliness and Stress: The Pandemic of Modern Times

The article discusses how modern technology, while providing access to information, has increased feelings of loneliness and isolation among individuals.

Feb 11 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New information: This is how Kaisa Juuso's savings would be implemented – 'Unpleasant' actions listed

A report by a working group outlining proposed savings in social services, led by Kaisa Juuso, highlights potential risks to client rights and service access.

Feb 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP alert over new powers to 'take money out of people's bank accounts'

The DWP has been granted new 'draconian' powers allowing officials to access bank account information and withdraw funds directly from accounts of those in debt to the department.

Feb 11 • 00:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Coupang's Mismanagement Allows Former Employee to Access Systems for a Year

Coupang's data breach was largely due to mismanagement of its security systems, allowing a former employee to exploit vulnerabilities for nearly a year.

Feb 10 • 08:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Storm around Czarzasty. PiS has taken decisive steps

The PiS party has requested a secret session of the Sejm to address concerns about Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty's past business contacts and lack of a request for access to classified information.

Feb 9 • 16:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KALEV NIIT ⟩ The Ministry of Climate Kept Highly Important Information Secret

The Estonian Ministry of Climate has restricted public access to essential documents related to usage notifications, permits, and associated fees without prior notice or public discussion.

Feb 8 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Training without Guarantees in the Information Age and Anxiety

The article discusses the paradox of education in Spain, where despite unprecedented access to knowledge, a significant number of graduates are underqualified for their jobs.

Feb 8 • 14:27 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

SoundCloud data breach exposes 29.8 million user accounts

A significant data breach at SoundCloud has compromised the personal information of nearly 29.8 million users, prompting security concerns and access issues for many.

Feb 8 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Sometimes a Valid Passport Isn't Enough to Travel Abroad

The article discusses potential issues that can arise when trying to access travel-related information online, especially in relation to browser settings and tools.

Feb 8 • 05:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finland May Have Made a Massive Defense Mistake – Häkkänen Intervenes

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen is urging an assessment of laws regarding public access to information related to military materials amid concerns about potential security oversights.

Feb 7 • 08:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

gov.br Account: what to do to avoid scams and protect your data

The gov.br account centralizes access to various federal government services but is vulnerable to scams targeting user data and personal information.

Feb 6 • 21:24 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Espionage: The 'heavy' biography of the wing commander – The secret meetings and recruitment efforts

A 50-year-old wing commander, arrested by Greek authorities for espionage, had access to NATO information and served in a key position at the Hellenic Air Force's 128th Telecommunications-Electronics Training Wing in Kavouri, Attica.

Feb 6 • 09:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

State security takes precedence over access to public information. NSA ruling

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) determined that state security is paramount over public access to information, especially in contexts of threats like hybrid warfare.

Feb 5 • 13:59 UTC

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