Trio Arrested After Using Fake Documents for Banking Transaction in PI; Pen Drive with 50,000 Names Seized
Three individuals were arrested in Brazil for attempting to conduct banking transactions using fake documents, with a pen drive containing personal data of 50,000 people discovered during the operation.
300,000 Chrome users hit by fake AI extensions
A dangerous campaign has led to over 300,000 Chrome users installing fake AI extensions that collect sensitive personal information.
Wiretapping: 8-Year Prison Sentence for Surveillance
A court in Greece sentenced four defendants to eight years in prison for violations related to wiretapping and breaches of personal data laws, pending appeal.
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.
New information on the OmaPosti incident - information from one individual visible to all
A glitch in the OmaPosti digital services exposed personal information belonging to one individual to multiple users, raising concerns over data privacy.
The Guarantor blocks Amazon. "It has filed its employees"
Italy's data protection authority has blocked Amazon from processing the personal data of over 1,800 workers due to illicit information collection about their health and personal lives.
NSA: Personal data sent to the wrong address by an employee's mistake is a violation of GDPR
A ruling by Poland's Supreme Administrative Court confirms that an employee's mistake leading to the unauthorized sharing of personal data constitutes a violation of the GDPR.
Coupang Data Leak Incident: 200,000 Accounts from Taiwan Were Compromised
The Coupang data breach revealed that out of 33 million affected customers, approximately 200,000 accounts belonged to Taiwan users.
Health and personal data of workers, the Authority against Amazon: 'Stop the categorization'
Italy's Privacy Authority has urgently intervened to stop Amazon from storing sensitive health and personal data about its employees.
Privacy, the Authority to Amazon: stop the profiling of workers
The Italian Data Protection Authority has urgently prohibited Amazon Italy from processing the personal data of over 1,800 workers at its Passo Corese facility due to concerns over privacy violations.
'Children had their data collected': Reddit fined R$ 100 million in the UK
Reddit has been fined over R$ 100 million in the UK for illegally processing children's personal data without proper age verification mechanisms.
Reddit fined ยฃ14.5m in UK over use of under-13sโ data
Reddit has been fined ยฃ14.5 million by the UK Information Commissioner's Office for unlawfully using the personal data of children under 13 without proper safeguards.
The UK imposed a ยฃ14.5 million fine on Reddit for violations of children's data protection
The UK has fined Reddit ยฃ14.5 million for failing to adequately protect children's personal data.
Billions of reasons to worry: personal identity documents leaked from one platform
A massive data leak involving personal identity documents from a platform has affected individuals from 26 countries, prompting serious concerns about data security and misuse.
Shocking discovery by the road. Burned letters from banks and Social Insurance Institution in the snow
Residents of Sochoล in Biaลystok County, Poland, discovered burnt and opened mail containing personal data in the snow, raising concerns about data security.
This scam is now haunting Finland: "An unusually high number reported in a short time"
Scam messages impersonating legitimate Finnish institutions are flooding the public, prompting warnings about fraudulent attempts to steal personal data.
Rimi warns about a scam spreading on social media
Rimi has alerted the public about a scam on Facebook that exploits its brand to illegally extract money and personal data from users.
I am running for the Chamber, but not for revenge. Now the truth about those behind the dossiers
Alberto Di Rubba of the League announces his candidacy for a vacant parliamentary seat while addressing ongoing investigations into illegal access to his personal data.
Insurance companies do not know if they can report fraud
Danish insurance companies are uncertain about their ability to report individuals committing fraud due to conflicting interpretations of personal data regulations with the Danish Data Protection Agency.
Conscientious police officer worked in his free time - faced charges
A police officer was charged with data protection violations after searching for personal information of 97 individuals during his free time, but all charges were dropped by the court.
Data that aids hackers and thieves. Find out if you are giving it away on the internet
People often underestimate the sensitivity of the information they share online, making themselves easy targets for cybercriminals.
The Constable Carried Out Official Duties During His Free Time in Kuopio โ Accused of Crimes, But the District Court Dismissed the Charges
A senior constable from North Savo was acquitted by the district court of charges related to breach of duty and data privacy violations after accessing personal data improperly during his free time.
The whole municipality of Bergen affected by extensive data breach
The municipality of Bergen in Norway has suffered a major data breach, exposing personal information of thousands of employees and politicians.
Data breach at Telia hit Bergen municipality
A data breach at Telia has severely impacted Bergen municipality, with the personal information of around 2,000 to 2,500 employees and politicians stolen and published on the dark web.
BT: Employees and politicians in Bergen municipality affected by extensive data breach
A significant data breach has exposed the personal information of around 2,500 employees and politicians in Bergen municipality, with their details published on the dark web.
The personal information of 4.62 million users of the public bicycle 'Ddarungi' has been leaked, and the suspects are minors... 'Due to a desire to show off'
Two teenagers have been sent to prosecutors for allegedly leaking the personal information of 4.62 million users of Seoul's public bicycle service, Ddarungi.
Seizure of Lists in Fraud Bases, 2.35 Million Cases Over 5 Years; Malicious 'List Sellers' Also
A recent report reveals that Japanese police have seized personal information on approximately 2.35 million individuals over five years, indicating a significant rise in the prevalence of organized crime using this data for fraud.
Dino suspends Celepar privatization due to risk to personal data protection
Minister Flรกvio Dino has suspended the privatization process of Celepar over concerns regarding personal data protection in the company's transfer to the private sector.
Woman wanted to prohibit the use of sensitive information in research - Administrative court rejected the complaint
A woman attempted to prevent the use of her personal data in a health research project but was denied by the Helsinki Administrative Court.
Bad news for Texas after a massive data leak: 'It was probably the largest leak in US history'
Texas is investigating a massive data breach affecting Conduent Business Services, potentially the largest in U.S. history, which compromised sensitive personal information.
Euractiv: Visa-free travel at the cost of personal data โ The EU grants access to American algorithms to assess European travelers
A draft agreement suggests that U.S. authorities may use automated processing of personal data to make significant decisions affecting European travelers, potentially compromising their privacy.
Roskomnadzor Accuses Telegram of Enabling Black Market of Personal Data
Russia's media regulator has accused Telegram of enabling a black market for personal data by failing to eliminate third-party services that sell such information.
Tokmanni Customers May Have Reason to Worry
Tokmanni customers may have had their personal information compromised and circulated online.
Personal Data and Artificial Intelligence: An Unbreakable, Unequal and Quite Dangerous Relationship
The article discusses the intricate relationship between personal data and AI, highlighting the rapid advancements in technology since the 1950s and the implications of processing vast amounts of personal data.
Artificial Intelligence: Opportunity or Danger for Freedom and Personal Data?
The article discusses the regulatory challenges and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on personal freedoms and data privacy in the context of recent EU legal frameworks.
The VRK: The personal data of 'Ausheriai' was anonymized before publication
The VRK provided information that personal data in documents accessed by media representatives was anonymized before being shared.
With butterflies and national symbols: Gustavo Petro reveals the new Colombian passport
Colombian President Gustavo Petro unveiled the new passport design, emphasizing its production by the state and the enhancement of personal data protection for citizens.
The complainant against the DAO accused a union leader of the Police of spreading her personal data on a prostitution website
A police inspector alleges that a union leader disseminated her private information on a sexual contact site after she reported harassment by him.
Tax authority removes from leadership position auditor suspected of accessing data of Gilmar's ex-stepdaughter
An auditor from Brazil's federal tax agency has been removed from his position amid allegations of unauthorized access to personal data of a high-profile minister's family member.
How safe are our personal chats and data under AI's control?
Experts at the India Today AI Summit discussed the implications of AI on data security, highlighting concerns about how personal data is protected in an AI-driven landscape.
Confirmed. These are ALL the requirements you will need when processing your Biometric CURP in 2026: documents and personal data | LIST
The article outlines the necessary requirements for obtaining a Biometric CURP in Mexico, clarifying the doubts surrounding the new identification document.
Complaints about data leaks spike in the interior of SP; learn how to protect yourself
Complaints regarding the misuse and sharing of personal and financial data have surged in Sรฃo Paulo, Brazil, exceeding 8,500 reports in 2025.
Key issues impacting consumers that may be judged in 2025
The article discusses significant consumer rights issues expected to be examined by Brazil's Supreme Court and Superior Court of Justice, including the commercialization of personal data and airline liability for flight cancellations.
Fair Trade Commission: It is Difficult to Suspend Coupang's Business as Identity Theft Cannot Be Confirmed
The Fair Trade Commission reported that it cannot impose a business suspension on Coupang due to the lack of confirmed identity theft in a significant personal data leak incident.
Data breach at hotel chain - 'Be vigilant'
Guests of the Best Western hotel chain have had their booking information leaked due to a data breach, prompting warnings about fraudulent attempts to steal personal information.
Personal Data Personalization of Private Law Rules
The article discusses the idea of personalizing private law rules, focusing on utilizing big data and AI to enhance the regulation of private relations.
The CFDT Victim of a Cyberattack Compromising Members' Personal Data
The CFDT union in France has reported a cyberattack that compromised the personal data of its members.
IBAN, address, tax identifier: what can scammers do with your data and how to protect yourself?
A massive data breach has exposed the personal information of 1.2 million people in France, prompting warnings about potential scams and advice on how to safeguard against them.
Data leak at Abu Dhabi financial summit exposes politicians and business leaders
A security breach at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week have resulted in the exposure of personal documents of high-profile attendees, including various political and financial figures.
Tax season scams 2026: Fake IRS messages stealing identities
Scammers are ramping up their efforts to steal identities during tax season with fake IRS messages and scams targeting individuals' personal information.