DVLA warns 20,000 UK drivers targeted as it says 'never' do this online
The DVLA has alerted UK drivers about rising scams, urging them never to share personal information online, as around 20,000 have reported fraudulent activity.
What do we gain and what do we lose by depending more and more on mobile phones
The article discusses the pros and cons of increasing dependence on mobile phones, including the comfort and convenience they provide, but also the potential consequences for decision-making and personal information management.
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.
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.
Administrator of gossip profile that extorted victims in Cearรก is arrested
A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with a gossip page that extorted residents in a Cearรก district by publicly sharing 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.
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.
"I am a public official of Suwon City"... Be cautious of impersonation, warning issued
Suwon City officials have warned citizens to be vigilant against impersonators posing as city officials who solicit personal information and money.
NEW SCAM โฉ 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 ล akiai 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).
Burglars Struck a Daycare Center in Turku - Sensitive Information at Risk
Burglars have broken into a closed daycare center in Turku, compromising sensitive personal information of children and adults.
Doug Ford acknowledges transparency clamp-down is to protect his personal phone
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is acknowledging that his government's restrictions on access to information laws aim to protect the details of calls on his personal phone.
Former social worker convicted for illegal collection of personal information
A former social worker in Lithuania has been sentenced for unlawfully collecting private information about individuals.
"There has been a double charging" โ this message takes personal information and money
Finnish users are receiving fraudulent messages claiming to be from MobilePay regarding double charges, aiming to steal personal information and funds.
Ford accused of limiting transparency law because of cellphone defeat in court
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is accused of circumventing transparency laws by using his personal phone for official communications, as revealed by call log discrepancies and a ruling by the Information and Privacy Commission.
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 Paranรก; 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.
Do you suspect that your information has leaked in the Viking Line breach? Hereโs 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.
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.
โDM your detailsโ: Travellers warned of scam airline accounts as Iran war disrupts flights
Travelers are being warned about scam airline accounts exploiting the disruptions caused by the Iran war, tricking victims into providing personal information under the guise of offering compensation.
If they say 'let's simulate a loan,' hang up: this is how the scam that empties accounts starts
Telephone scams are prevalent, notably one that begins with the phrase 'let's simulate a loan,' with callers posing as banks or financial entities to steal personal information.
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.
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.
A judge summons Miguel รngel Rodrรญguez as an investigated party for leaking data of two EL PAรS journalists
A Madrid judge has summoned Miguel รngel Rodrรญguez, chief of staff for Isabel Dรญaz Ayuso, to testify regarding the leaking of personal information of two journalists from EL PAรS.
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.
South Africa: Court to Decide on Matric Result Publication - South African News Briefs - March 13, 2026
South Africa's Information Regulator is awaiting a court decision on its appeal regarding the publication of matric results, which it argues violates the Protection of Personal Information Act.
New information on the data breach at Viking Line โ 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.
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.
The Tax Administration has problems - shows information of other people
Norway's Tax Administration is investigating a technical issue that caused some users to access personal information of others on their website.
Fraud with SMS: Fake messages about traffic fines
There has been a rise in reports of misleading SMS messages sent to citizens regarding unpaid traffic fines, which are a fraudulent attempt to steal personal or financial information.
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.
Good news for California: Gavin Newsom announced the country's first privacy tool that allows blocking the sale of personal data
California has launched a new tool to help consumers block data brokers from selling their personal information.
Inadequate Redaction in Documents Released by Osaka Prefectural Police Leads to Personal Information Leak
Osaka Prefectural Police acknowledged a failure in redacting sensitive information in documents released, resulting in a leak of personal information.
Major change to help rape victims challenge 'intrusive requests' from police
A new initiative in the UK will provide legal support to rape victims to help them contest intrusive requests from police for personal information.
Former Employee Accessed Data Bases, Administrator Will Pay a Fortune: NSA Ruling
The Polish Supreme Administrative Court upheld a hefty fine against a bank for a data breach involving a former employee who accessed sensitive information after leaving the company.
Coupang's Monthly Active Users Decrease for the First Time Year-on-Year... Curly and Gmarket Benefit from 'Skipping Coupang'
Coupang has reported a year-on-year decline in its monthly active users for the first time since the personal information leak incident in November last year.
Amendment to Personal Information Protection Law: Is There Enough Consideration for Risks in Creating Statistics and AI Development Without Consent?
The Japanese government is proposing amendments to the Personal Information Protection Law that could reduce the requirement for consent when creating statistical data and developing AI models, raising concerns about potential risks to personal rights and privacy.
"Blackout" in Iranian Internet: The "strange" way Iranians found to communicate
Many young Iranians are creatively communicating amid nationwide internet outages, relying on personal networks to share information.
A cyberattack on London's transport caused the leak of data from ten million people, according to the BBC
A cyberattack on London's transport system reportedly led to the data breach of ten million individuals, revealing personal information such as names, emails, and phone numbers.
1600 Donors of Hope Bridge Also Have Their Personal Information Leaked... Including Resident Registration Numbers for 3 Weeks
Personal information of over 1,600 donors to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association has been leaked for about 20 days, including sensitive data like their names and resident registration numbers.
Facua warns of a phishing campaign impersonating My Citizen Folder to steal personal and banking data
Facua-Consumidores en Acciรณn has issued a warning about a phishing campaign impersonating Mi Carpeta Ciudadana to steal personal and banking information from users.
A man in his 30s arrested for running an Instagram account that threatened to expose private information
A 34-year-old man has been arrested for threatening to expose the personal information of women on Instagram, demanding cryptocurrency in exchange for not doing so.
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.
Warnings about tax fraudsters โ fake website
A new wave of tax-related scams has emerged in Sweden, involving fraudsters using fake websites to lure individuals into providing sensitive personal information.
He asked a merchant for $1,000: this is how a 12-year-old was extorting in Manta
A 12-year-old was apprehended in Manta, Ecuador, for extorting a merchant for $1,000 using threats via WhatsApp and displaying personal information about the victim's family.