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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The craftsmanship that can dress the body and memory

The creative director of Tod's, Matteo Tamburini, unveils a new women's collection for Autumn-Winter 26/27 that focuses on comfort, protection, and a connection to personal memory through fashion.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Exploring the Conflict for Personal Gain

The Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Indigenous Land in Brazil faces threats from deforestation, land grabbing, and political maneuvers seeking to undermine its protection.

Feb 28 • 03:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Moves to Warsaw: Reveals Reasons

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has moved to Warsaw due to security concerns following a reduction in her personal protection by the Lithuanian government.

Feb 25 • 16:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 03:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 18:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 17:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'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.

Feb 24 • 14:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 13:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The UK imposed a £14.5 million fine on Reddit for violations of children's data protection

The UK has fined Reddit £14.5 million for failing to adequately protect children's personal data.

Feb 24 • 13:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 19:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 23 • 16:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The Constable Carried Out Official Duties During His Free Time in Kuopio – 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.

Feb 23 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino suspends Celepar privatization due to risk to personal data protection

Minister Flávio Dino has suspended the privatization process of Celepar over concerns regarding personal data protection in the company's transfer to the private sector.

Feb 22 • 18:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 22 • 18:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 08:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 01:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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 São Paulo, Brazil, exceeding 8,500 reports in 2025.

Feb 19 • 10:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

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.

Feb 18 • 07:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

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).

Feb 18 • 04:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles want to be forgotten online. Companies are flooding Google with requests

Poles are increasingly requesting to have their personal data removed from online searches, reflecting a growing concern about privacy.

Feb 16 • 03:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 15:56 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

PST Meets the Press About the Personal Protection Service

PST is holding a press conference to discuss its personal protection services.

Feb 10 • 15:44 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

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.

Feb 9 • 07:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

New Definition of Personal Data and Artificial Intelligence: What is the New Digital Omnibus?

The European Union has introduced the 'Digital Omnibus' legislative package to streamline and unify digital regulations affecting EU citizens and businesses.

Feb 8 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 8 • 17:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Barry Keoghan ramps up security as he prepares for Beatles biopic lead role

Barry Keoghan has increased his personal security by acquiring a protection dog amid public scrutiny following his breakup with Sabrina Carpenter.

Feb 7 • 20:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

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.

Feb 6 • 21:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Dentist ignored PUODO order, will pay a huge fine

A dentist faces significant fines for ignoring a data protection order after a former employee copied personal data of 100 patients for marketing purposes.

Feb 6 • 19:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 6 • 15:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

LUSIS COMMENTS ⟩ An article commissioned by the power clique about Egils Helmanis

Egils Helmanis has been on sick leave since July 16 of last year, failing to fulfill his legislative duties, and ultimately resigned, while reportedly sending a copy of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' to the Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, Raimonds ÄŒudars, with a personal note.

Feb 5 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

WhatsApp users placed on red alert and urged to change one setting immediately

WhatsApp users are advised to change a specific setting due to a newly discovered vulnerability that could enable hackers to access personal data through files sent directly to phones.

Feb 5 • 06:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After operation in France, United Kingdom opens investigation against X for sexual content images of Grok

The UK data protection authority has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's Grok chatbot due to concerns about the processing of personal data and its potential to produce harmful sexualized images and videos.

Feb 3 • 13:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

51 municipalities receive serious criticism for Google solutions in schools

Danish municipalities have been criticized for inadequately protecting students' personal data while using Google products in schools, according to the Data Protection Agency.

Feb 2 • 09:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Changes to the Advisory Group Meeting are like tidying up the Christmas card list

The head of the Icelandic Meteorological Office states that changes in the advisory group for civil protection are not personal to individuals and that no one has been excluded because of their opinions in the media.

Jan 29 • 12:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Neo-judge Zaradkiewicz received a court ban on defaming Minister Żurek

A Warsaw district court has issued a ban preventing neo-judge Kamil Zaradkiewicz from reposting a controversial image of Minister Waldemar Żurek, who plans to sue him for protection of personal rights.

Jan 16 • 13:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Reduced fines in exchange for favors: storm over the Privacy Authority

The Italian Financial Police have raided the offices and homes of the heads of the Privacy Authority amid an investigation into their independence regarding personal data protection.

Jan 16 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Tenant Protection: Personal Need for Relatives Who Never Come

The article discusses the increasing use of eviction due to personal need by landlords, impacting tenants' security and housing stability.

Jan 15 • 13:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Is Ziobro a burden for PiS? Most Poles have no illusions

Zbigniew Ziobro has received international protection and political asylum in Hungary, stating his resistance against political banditry and dictatorship as he faces personal retribution from Donald Tusk and his associates.

Jan 14 • 18:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

The court disclosed too much. The president and director reprimanded for neglecting GDPR

The president and director of the Lublin-Zachód District Court have been reprimanded for excessively disclosing personal data in violation of GDPR regulations.

Jan 13 • 13:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Sławomir 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.

Jan 13 • 03:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

How to protect your family photos from AI misuse as Grok investigation is fast tracked

The article discusses the importance of protecting personal images online amidst a high-priority investigation by UK regulator Ofcom into the misuse of Grok, an AI chatbot on the social platform X (formerly Twitter).

Jan 12 • 14:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Chaos after the decision regarding Ziobro. "Total collapse" versus "Their time is slowly ending"

Zbigniew Ziobro has obtained international protection and political asylum in Hungary, stating he will resist advancing dictatorship and has become a target of personal vengeance from Donald Tusk due to his investigations into corruption.

Jan 12 • 08:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Concern about US protection: Does Germany need the bomb?

Brigade General Frank Pieper expresses a personal opinion in a controversial LinkedIn post about whether Germany should pursue its own nuclear capability in light of recent geopolitical events.

Jan 11 • 15:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

To diminish her guilt, they portrayed her as a 'crazy woman and alcoholic'. Severe punishment for the police

The Polish Data Protection Authority imposed a fine on the police for unlawfully disclosing personal data of Joanna from Kraków, highlighting issues of privacy and dignity for women in Poland.

Jan 11 • 13:59 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

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.

Jan 11 • 08:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

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.

Jan 9 • 18:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

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.

Jan 9 • 18:00 UTC

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