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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

Tara and Maria sell used panties online - the buyer is an ordinary Finnish man

Tara and Maria run an online store selling used panties and other apparel for fetish purposes to ordinary Finnish men.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The EU eliminates the requirement for online platforms to detect child sexual abuse

The European Union has not extended a temporary measure requiring online platforms to identify and remove child sexual abuse material, creating a legal vacuum.

Mar 21 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lawyers' data published online without their consent. There is an investigation by the prosecutor's office

An investigation has been launched by the prosecutor's office regarding a website impersonating official legal registries and misleading users about legal assistance.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:10 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‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Right to Be Forgotten on the Internet โ€“ Here's How It Works

The article explains the right to be forgotten online and provides a step-by-step guide on how to request the removal of personal data from the internet.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

European Parliament: A Black Day for Child Protection

The European Parliament voted against mandatory chat controls aimed at combating child abuse online, sparking controversy over prioritizing the protection of perpetrators over victims.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Church services no longer streamed in Ylรถjรคrvi - fear of being seen in the image

The Ylรถjรคrvi parish has discontinued streaming church services online due to concerns over parishioners' privacy and the high costs associated with streaming.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Convenience at the Cost of Data. AI Assistants Take Over Online Trading

AI assistants are transforming the e-commerce landscape by enhancing customer experiences and reimagining data access and client relationships.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The European Commission is concerned about the imminent expiration of a mechanism to combat the dissemination of child pornography images

The European Commission expresses concern over the upcoming expiration of a voluntary mechanism for detecting child pornography images on online platforms and messaging services.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:41 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‡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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Confidential health records from UK BioBank project exposed online

A Guardian investigation reveals that sensitive health data from the UK Biobank has been exposed online multiple times, raising privacy concerns regarding patient records.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

AI regulation and Canadiansโ€™ privacy in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Experts gathered in Victoria, Canada to discuss AI regulation and privacy concerns exacerbated by the recent Tumbler Ridge shooting.

Mar 13 โ€ข 23:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Lloyds customers 'given ยฃ40 payments' after seeing other people's transactions

Lloyds Banking Group customers report receiving ยฃ40 goodwill payments after a glitch exposed others' transaction details in online banking.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Police will get new powers for online data in tweaked โ€˜lawful accessโ€™ bill

The Canadian federal government has introduced a revised 'lawful access' bill that grants police new powers for online data collection while addressing privacy concerns.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The anonymity on the internet no longer exists: this is how easy it is to unmask accounts with pseudonyms

A study reveals that artificial intelligence can easily identify users behind pseudonymous accounts by analyzing data traces they leave online.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Lloyds Bank issues statement after customers saw other people's transactions

Lloyds Bank is investigating a privacy breach that allowed some customers to view transactions from other users' accounts within their app and online banking.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Problems with the Tax Administration's website have been fixed

The Tax Administration in Norway has resolved issues that led to users seeing other people's information upon logging into their online accounts.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

WhatsApp creates feature for parents to control the accounts of children under 13

WhatsApp will introduce a feature allowing parents to manage the accounts of children under 13, enabling monitoring of conversations and privacy settings.

Mar 11 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Telegraph
Life & Tech

The best VPNs for iPhone, Android and laptops in the UK

The article outlines the best VPN options for mobile and laptop users in the UK, highlighting their importance for online privacy and security.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Yes to extension while waiting for "chat control"

The EU Parliament has approved an extension of the current rules to combat online sexual abuse against children until August 2027.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Are there alternatives to American online services? Now a representative speaks

The reliability of American cloud services has raised concerns among Finns regarding the safety of their data, especially in light of Donald Trump's administration.

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Uninove expels student suspected of taking and selling photos showing his penis to classmates who were sleeping

Uninove University has expelled a student accused of filming female classmates while they slept and selling the images online.

Mar 11 โ€ข 01:04 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‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Unredacted Names: No Protection for Epstein's Victims

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein are still being identified by their real names online, exposing them to public scrutiny and potential harm.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:32 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‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Do you use ChatGPT? Your chats and pictures could be leaked due to a mistake

The article discusses the increasing use of the AI chatbot ChatGPT and addresses concerns regarding the privacy of conversations that may accidentally be exposed online.

Mar 9 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Age verification for R-rated games and websites raises privacy concerns

New online safety codes in Australia require age verification for R-rated games and websites, raising privacy concerns among experts.

Mar 9 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested for assaulting partner and sharing intimate images of her in Vassouras

A man was arrested in Vassouras, Brazil, for physically assaulting his partner and distributing intimate pictures of her online.

Mar 8 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

The Welfare of Children and Reach: Chat Control in the Era of Grok

The LIBE Committee in the European Parliament recommended the rejection of the Chat Control project, opposed by Polish MEPs who claim to be concerned for children's welfare online.

Mar 7 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Rita Maestre denounces the dissemination of her home address online as a site for sexual services: 'They call in the middle of the night, drunk'

Rita Maestre, a prominent opposition leader in Madrid, has reported the online publication of her home address as a location for sexual services, leading to disturbing late-night phone calls.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

BBC: the unknown tool that protects our privacy on the internet

The BBC reports on data brokers who sell personal information online, raising concerns about privacy and data security.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

More than 350 scientists warn about the ineffectiveness and dangers of age verification on the internet

Over 350 scientists from 30 countries have raised concerns about the ineffectiveness and risks of online age verification to protect minors.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

More than 350 scientists warn about the ineffectiveness and dangers of verifying age online

Over 350 scientists have issued a warning about the inefficacy and potential dangers of online age verification as a means to protect minors from harmful content.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Tired of websites blocking your VPN? A dedicated IP fixes that

The article discusses the common issue VPN users face with websites blocking access due to shared IP addresses and proposes dedicated IPs as a solution.

Mar 1 โ€ข 11:44 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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Data Breach in France Again, Millions of Health Records Hacked

A massive data breach has compromised the health records of over 15 million individuals in France, with information about notable political figures now available online.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Think your New Year's privacy reset worked? Think again

This article discusses the challenges of maintaining online privacy, highlighting that despite efforts to delete personal information from data broker sites, data often reappears over time.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:52 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‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Millionbot to Reddit in the UK

British authorities have fined the online forum Reddit over ยฃ14 million for violating children's privacy rights.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Tokmanni Customers May Have Reason to Worry

Tokmanni customers may have had their personal information compromised and circulated online.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Criminals are using Zillow to plan break-ins. Hereโ€™s how to remove your home in 10 minutes.

The article discusses how criminals are exploiting online real estate listings like Zillow to gather information about homes for break-ins, emphasizing the ease with which such details can be accessed.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Govt Orders Cross-Border Effort to Trace Russian Man Behind Secret Recordings of Kenyan Women

The Kenyan government has initiated a cross-border effort to locate a Russian national accused of secretly recording and distributing footage of Kenyan women online.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry blasted over photograph of Princess Lilibet

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry faced criticism after posting a photo of their daughter, Princess Lilibet, despite their previous advocacy for privacy and online safeguarding.

Feb 16 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Ghana seeks extradition of Russian man over secret sex videos

Ghana is pursuing the extradition of a Russian man accused of secretly recording intimate encounters with women and sharing the videos online without consent.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:15 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
World

"Networks".. The Return of "Ab Scrold" After Its Disappearance and the Story of Throwing 20 Gold Bars in the Trash

The Al Jazeera program "Networks" discusses the return of the controversial app "Ab Scrold" amid broader issues of online privacy and international political scandals.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

BBC investigation reveals network of men recording women on nights out around the world and selling videos online

A BBC investigation has uncovered a global network of men secretly recording women during their nights out and selling the videos online.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

BBC Investigation Reveals Network of Men Recording Women on Night Out Worldwide and Selling Videos Online

A BBC investigation has uncovered a network of men secretly recording women during their nights out to sell the videos online, often without the women's consent.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:11 UTC

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