‘Cleaning Superstore’: warning over missed delivery text scam on WhatsApp
A new WhatsApp scam impersonates the legitimate company 'Cleaning Superstore', tricking recipients into providing personal information by claiming they missed a delivery.
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.
Reddit fined £14.5m in UK over use of under-13s’ data
Reddit has been fined £14.5 million by the UK Information Commissioner's Office for unlawfully using the personal data of children under 13 without proper safeguards.
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.
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.
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.
Digital Footprint: How Can One Erase Their Presence from the Internet's Memory?
The article discusses the challenges and possibilities of erasing one's digital footprint and the legal measures that can facilitate this process.
Forensic audit of INAI reveals irregularities amounting to 7.3 million pesos
A forensic audit by Mexico's Superior Audit Office revealed 7.3 million pesos in irregularities at the now-defunct National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI).
Recruiting 'Election Fraud Monitoring Team' and Sending Campaign Messages... Kim Se-hee and Gaseyeon Fined
Kim Se-hee, operator of the YouTube channel Gaseyeon, has been fined for using personal information collected during the recruitment of an 'election fraud monitoring team' for his own election campaign support messages.
The Parliament Chancellery refused to provide information about AgnÄ— SilickienÄ—'s work in the Seimas to social democrats
The Lithuanian Parliament Chancellery denied a request for information concerning AgnÄ— SilickienÄ—'s tenure in the Seimas, citing personal data protection.
Border Protection in America: US Agency Plans Stricter Entry Rules for Tourists
The US border authority is considering stricter entry rules for tourists, including a requirement for more personal information to be disclosed during the ESTA application process.
USA: Border Protection Plans Stricter Entry Rules for Tourists
The U.S. Border Protection agency intends to implement stricter entry regulations for tourists from Germany and other countries, requiring more personal information prior to granting travel permits.
gov.br Account: what to do to avoid scams and protect your data
The gov.br account centralizes access to various federal government services but is vulnerable to scams targeting user data and personal information.
British Gas customers warned over 'freebie' that could 'save households £200'
British Gas customers are cautioned about scams posing as offers that could steal personal and financial information.
SÅ‚awomir Wikariak: The Fight of Two Wolves RODO
The article discusses a recent court ruling where an administrative court decided that a phone number alone does not constitute personal data, as it doesn't allow for the identification of the number's owner without additional information.
Data Protection: Why Whatsapp is like an Open Phone Book with Photos
Researchers found about 3.5 billion registered phone numbers on Whatsapp, some including pictures and personal information.
Police disclosed a woman's post-abortion details. The commander will pay dearly
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Krakow police's public disclosure of a woman's personal health information after an abortion, and the subsequent actions taken by the Personal Data Protection Authority.
Why January is the best time to remove personal data online
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.