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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.

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

British authorities have fined the online forum Reddit over £14 million for violating children's privacy rights.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A viral trend on social media involves users creating images of themselves through artificial intelligence tools and posting them, raising concerns over privacy and data security.

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.

A German cybercrime expert discusses the government's controversial data retention plan and its importance for prosecuting online crimes while maintaining privacy.

A couple in China discovered they were featured in a hidden camera porn video after Eric stumbled upon it on a Telegram channel.

Alessandro Basciano faces trial for allegedly stalking his ex-partner Sophie Codegoni while also suing her for sharing their child's photos online.

Discord is implementing significant changes in March 2026, introducing age verification for users to access certain content features.

Discord is set to implement global age verification rules next month, requiring users to confirm their age to access certain features.

The article highlights ongoing privacy concerns in Chinese hotels, where hidden cameras and unauthorized online broadcasting remain significant issues.

New techniques based on artificial intelligence are emerging for monitoring and identifying individuals online, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.

An investigative report by BBC reveals that thousands of illegal videos from Chinese hotel rooms, captured by hidden cameras, are being livestreamed and sold online.

A BBC investigation reveals that hidden cameras in Chinese hotel rooms are capturing guests' activities, with videos being shared online or streamed live to paying subscribers.

Eric discovered a video of himself and his girlfriend engaging in intimate moments in a hotel room while looking for adult content online, unaware that they were being recorded.

A report by cybersecurity firm Keepnet highlights increasing identity theft techniques affecting WhatsApp users and provides essential resources to detect unauthorized access amid rising cybercrime.

The article discusses the risks associated with 'sharenting', where parents share information and images of their children online.

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.

Experts suggest that it is nearly impossible to completely erase your online presence due to data leaks, old registrations, cookies, and forgotten profiles, making personal information difficult to recover from the internet.

A man was sentenced to four months of probation for a sex crime against his former girlfriend after he admitted to publishing nude photos of her online without her consent.

An Indonesian woman named Kirana, who uses a wheelchair, details her condition online, and a request to AI program Grok to display her in a bikini raises concerns about privacy and objectification.

A lawyer discusses how technology, particularly AI like Grok, is outpacing legal frameworks in addressing issues such as online privacy violations.

The article explains five critical tech terms that influence online privacy, covering topics like app permissions, location tracking, and VPNs.

January is highlighted as a crucial month for online privacy, as scammers and data brokers work to refresh personal information, making it essential to manage and remove personal data during this time.

The EU's potential move towards mandatory digital identity verification on social media, spurred by Ireland's upcoming EU presidency in 2026, aims to combat anonymous threats and abuse but raises concerns over privacy and implementation.