The General Secretariat of Catholic Education Victim of a Cyber Attack
The General Secretariat of Catholic Education in France reported a cyber attack that compromised the personal data of 1.5 million individuals, including students, families, and teachers.
Train Travellers' Personal Data for Sale on the Darknet
Personal data of Swedish individuals who purchased the Interrail ticket is being sold on the Darknet following a significant data breach.
Swedish rail pass holders' passport numbers sold after data breach
Personal data of Swedish Interrail passholders, including passport numbers, has been leaked and is being sold on the darknet following a data breach from Eurail.
Nursing Assistant Sentenced for 186 Data Privacy Offenses - Illegally Accessed Patient Data of Acquaintances in Jyväskylä
A nursing assistant in Jyväskylä has been sentenced to four months of conditional imprisonment for illegally accessing the personal data of 186 individuals.
Personal Information of Finnish MPs Leaked to the Dark Web from Dating Sites
A significant number of Finnish MPs' personal data has been leaked to the dark web due to their use of parliamentary email addresses on third-party services.
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.
Research Reveals: Information of Members of Parliament Leaked to the Dark Web
A study has revealed that the personal information of several Finnish parliament members has been leaked to the dark web.
One in four members of Parliament appears on the dark web
A new survey reveals that one in four members of Norway's Parliament has had personal information leaked on the dark web due to using their official email for sign-ups on data breach-prone services.
First Data Protection sanction to a school for improper use of Google in classrooms: 'It is used for purposes beyond the educational sphere'
Spain's data protection agency has issued its first individual sanction to a school for misusing Google management platform, violating regulations regarding minors' personal information.
Survey: One in four parliamentary politicians appear on the dark web
A recent survey reveals that one in four members of Norway's parliament have had their personal information exposed on the dark web due to poor cybersecurity practices.
Warning of a scam linked to TelePASE due to theft of personal and banking data
Users are warned of a scam related to TelePASE, which involves fake emails mimicking official communications and leads to unauthorized charges.
CJEU: rights under GDPR cannot be used for money
A Vienna man requested information about his personal data processed by Brillen Rottler, but the company denied his request, citing misuse of GDPR rights.
The Right to Be Forgotten on the Internet – 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.
Russia-linked hackers used new Darksword tool to hack Ukrainians’ iPhones, stealing data then vanishing
A hacker group linked to Russia has used a new tool called Darksword to conduct cyberattacks on Ukrainians' iPhones, stealing personal data rapidly before disappearing.
NEW SCAM ⟩ A scammer posing as a hospital employee asks for data and invites people to meet a doctor in the hospital lobby
Ida-Viru Central Hospital warns of an increasing number of scams where criminals impersonate hospital employees to steal sensitive personal and financial information.
Former Šakiai region social worker sentenced for abuse of power and illegal information gathering
A former social worker in Lithuania was fined and barred from holding public office for three years due to the abuse of their position and illegal collection of personal information.
Former municipal employee receives three and a half years in prison in CPR case
A former employee of the Copenhagen Municipality has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for unlawfully sharing personal information from the Central Person Register (CPR).
Genealogy boom exposes personal data scammers can exploit
The growth of genealogy as a hobby in North America is leading to potential risks as personal data becomes vulnerable to scammers.
Break-in at a recently closed daycare in Turku
A break-in at a recently closed daycare facility in Turku resulted in unauthorized access to archived personal data of children and adults.
Income Tax will have field for racial self-declaration
The Brazilian Federal Revenue has announced that the 2026 personal income tax declaration will include a field for racial self-declaration, a move aimed at collecting essential data on taxpayers' racial profiles.
Break-in at an old daycare in Turku – criminals accessed personal data of children and employees dating back up to 25 years
A break-in at a decommissioned daycare facility in Turku resulted in the theft of personal data from both children and staff, some records dating back over 12 years.
Gadget: The local AI server becomes a private ChatGPT alternative
A local AI server allows users to set up artificial intelligence on their personal computers, ensuring data privacy and eliminating subscription fees to major AI providers.
Manitoba bill targets technology that could alter grocery prices for some shoppers
The Manitoba government is proposing a bill to ban predatory pricing practices in grocery stores, ensuring shoppers pay the same price regardless of personal data use.
World Anti-Doping Agency agrees to limit athlete data use, watchdog says
The World Anti-Doping Agency has committed to limiting the use of athletes' personal data solely for anti-doping purposes as part of an agreement with Canada’s privacy commissioner following a lengthy investigation.
A Machine of Distrust. ZUS Algorithms, NIK Pressure, and Lack of Data Create a System That Cannot Fix Itself
The article discusses the flaws in the Polish social security system (ZUS), highlighting how pressure on officials leads to unjust treatment of individuals in the midst of personal crises.
Email Gate: Anna Michel Asimakopoulou on Trial for Data Breach
The trial of former MEP Anna Michel Asimakopoulou and three others for the breach of personal data laws has commenced in Athens.
Rugby: The French Federation Victim of a Cyberattack Concerning its 530,000 Licensees
The French Rugby Federation has confirmed that the personal data of its 530,000 licensees has been compromised and is being sold on a cybercrime forum.
Claude, the trendy AI that can help you earn extra money (if you know how to use it)
Claude, an advanced AI model developed by Anthropic, offers practical applications for generating extra income by analyzing financial data.
Municipal Guard Wants Data on Offenders from Insurers. Important Ruling
A recent ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland allows municipal guards to demand personal data from insurance companies regarding traffic offenders.
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.
Scammer offered salaries of R$ 5,800 in fake job vacancies to steal data and incur debts in the names of 'candidates' in Paraná; see prints
A woman in Brazil was arrested for offering fake job vacancies with high salaries to scam job seekers into providing personal information and incurring debt under their names.
Glovo Penalized for Violating GDPR Regulations Regarding Document Scans
Glovo has been sanctioned for violating GDPR regulations by requiring users to submit scans of personal identification documents under certain circumstances.
Do you suspect that your information has leaked in the Viking Line breach? Here’s how to check it immediately
Finnish citizens can now check if their personal data has leaked online following a data breach involving Viking Line customer information.
Your DNI for less than 4 dollars: warns that Telegram bots are auctioning Renaper data, addresses and even financial histories
A report highlights the alarming sale of personal data, including national IDs and financial histories, in Latin America through Telegram bots and channels.
CarGurus breach linked to ShinyHunters exposes 12.4M records
A data breach involving CarGurus, attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters, has exposed the personal information of 12.4 million users.
Lapsas case on defamation to continue hearing in May
The Riga City Court will continue the hearing of Lato Lapsas's defamation case on May 12, with the accusation stemming from unlawful acquisition and dissemination of sensitive personal data regarding the Bunkus family.
Intelligence data about M. Khamenei: unexpected father's position and personal problems
Intelligence sources suggest that A. Khamenei deemed his son unsuitable for a leadership role due to both intellect and personal issues, raising questions about Iran's stability.
Scammers pose as Health agents in Juiz de Fora to collect residents' data
Criminals disguised as health department agents in Juiz de Fora are attempting to gather personal information from local residents.
SmartPost Scam: A Message Sent From a Philippine Number May Steal Your Data
A new scam using the name SmartPost exploits SMS messages from a Philippine number to potentially steal personal information and bank account details.
Companies House suspends filing service after glitch puts personal data at risk
Companies House has temporarily halted its online filing service due to a vulnerability that allowed unauthorized access to private details of other companies, posing a risk of fraud.
Sweden investigates potential e-govt platform hack
Swedish authorities are investigating a potential security breach of their e-government platform, which involved sensitive information and personal data being compromised.
Woman invents job vacancies and interviews to steal data from 'candidates' and incur debts in their names in PR; understand the scam
A 32-year-old woman has been indicted by the Civil Police for creating fake job vacancies and conducting false interviews to steal personal data from candidates in Paraná, Brazil.
A judge summons Miguel Ángel Rodríguez as an investigated party for leaking data of two EL PAÍS journalists
A Madrid judge has summoned Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, chief of staff for Isabel Díaz Ayuso, to testify regarding the leaking of personal information of two journalists from EL PAÍS.
Coupang Personal Information Leak Compensation Lawsuit First Trial... Victims Will Demand 'Punitive Damages'
The first trial for a compensation lawsuit against Coupang regarding a massive personal information leak from last year has commenced, with victims claiming punitive damages due to the company's deceptive handling of the incident.
Court in Germany: WhatsApp is not allowed to transfer user data to Facebook
A Berlin court has ruled that WhatsApp cannot transfer data from German users to Facebook, stating that the transfer of personal data is unlawful.
New information on the data breach at Viking Line – these are the details stolen by the hacker
New details have emerged regarding the data breach suffered by Viking Line, revealing that personal information of passengers, including vehicle registration numbers, has been stolen.
Illegally scanned the finances of 100 people. The official was caught thanks to Nawrocki
A Polish official, Urszula S., is facing charges for illegally accessing personal data of 100 individuals, marking a significant breach of privacy laws.
Does your vacuum cleaner take pictures of your apartment and send them to the cloud? Expert explains the risks
The article discusses privacy risks posed by smart devices like vacuum cleaners that can capture images and send them to the cloud, emphasizing that ordinary smartphones also collect and potentially misuse personal data.
Personal Information Protection Commission fines Lotte Card 9.6 billion won... 'resident registration numbers of 450,000 people leaked'
The Personal Information Protection Commission of South Korea has imposed a fine of 9.6 billion won on Lotte Card for a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of 450,000 individuals.
1 billion identity records exposed in ID verification data leak
A significant data leak linked to IDMerit has exposed about 1 billion identity records worldwide, including over 203 million in the U.S., potentially allowing criminals access to sensitive personal information.