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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

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.

Mar 21 • 16:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 • 11:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 • 10:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 • 09:44 UTC
🇱🇻 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 • 07:37 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 • 06:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 • 01:06 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 • 19:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 19 • 17:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 • 10:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 • 06:19 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

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.

Mar 19 • 01:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 18 • 18:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 18 • 15:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

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).

Mar 18 • 14:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 10:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 09:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

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.

Mar 18 • 05:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 17 • 22:21 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 17 • 20:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

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.

Mar 17 • 19:26 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

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.

Mar 17 • 15:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

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.

Mar 17 • 12:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

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.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Mar 16 • 19:10 UTC
🇺🇸 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 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 16 • 13:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Mar 16 • 11:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Mar 16 • 10:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Mar 16 • 08:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

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.

Mar 15 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 15 • 15:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

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.

Mar 15 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 14 • 12:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

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.

Mar 14 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

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.

Mar 14 • 00:36 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

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.

Mar 13 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 13 • 12:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 13 • 12:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 13 • 09:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

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.

Mar 13 • 03:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Mar 12 • 14:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 12 • 10:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

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.

Mar 12 • 06:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Mar 12 • 01:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

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.

Mar 11 • 16:25 UTC

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