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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos of lip reading by famous people go viral and even irritate the British royalty; experts warn about risks

Viral lip reading videos of celebrities are causing irritation among the British royalty and raising concerns among experts regarding privacy and ethical implications.

Mar 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Patient records were covertly made permanently confidential

A recent law in Finland has covertly made many previously public historical patient records permanently confidential, raising concerns among researchers and genealogists.

Mar 21 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ibitinga City Hall Employee Arrested for Suspected Filming of Women's Bathroom in Training Center

An employee of the Ibitinga City Hall was arrested for allegedly filming women in a bathroom at a training center, raising serious privacy concerns.

Mar 21 • 16:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Delay in Implementation of 'Face Recognition for Mobile Phone Activation' Due to Privacy Concerns

The South Korean government extends the trial period for face recognition technology in mobile phone activation from three to six months amid public concerns over privacy invasion.

Mar 20 • 04:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KALEV KORV: A tool is being created that instills fear in everyone about what the state is capable of

The article discusses concerns regarding state surveillance and the complexities of anti-money laundering measures in Estonia.

Mar 19 • 14:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Young millionaire paid membership fees for National Coalition Party members - Police investigated

A police investigation found no criminal wrongdoing in the case of a young millionaire paying membership fees for the National Coalition Party, though concerns about data privacy were raised.

Mar 18 • 12:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mandatory Facial Recognition for Mobile Phone Activation Starts Tomorrow... Civic Groups Demand Policy Abandonment

From tomorrow, a policy mandating facial recognition for new mobile phone activations will take effect, prompting civic groups to call for its abolition citing privacy concerns.

Mar 18 • 08:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Meta's announcement has put the privacy of 300 million Instagram users at risk!

Meta's decision to remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram's direct messaging service has raised significant privacy concerns for over 300 million users.

Mar 18 • 07:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Church services no longer streamed in Ylöjärvi - fear of being seen in the image

The Ylöjärvi parish has discontinued streaming church services online due to concerns over parishioners' privacy and the high costs associated with streaming.

Mar 17 • 19:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

People were nervous when the camera filmed communion - this is why livestreaming services were stopped in Ylöjärvi

The Ylöjärvi parish has decided to stop livestreaming its church services due to concerns for congregants' privacy and negative feedback from the community.

Mar 17 • 09:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Woman's Private Video Goes Viral from Elevator, How to Check for Hidden or Spy Cameras

A woman's private video recorded in an elevator has gone viral, raising serious privacy concerns after it was leaked from a CCTV backup.

Mar 17 • 08:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

AI-Enhanced Children's Toys: A Step into the Future or an Imminent Danger?

The article discusses the emergence of AI-enhanced toys for children under eight, exploring both their potential benefits in encouraging interaction and serious concerns from experts about the risks they pose.

Mar 17 • 06:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Temptation of the Super Database: How Money Laundering Prevention Becomes an Excuse for a Surveillance State

A proposed law in the Estonian Parliament seeks to establish a super database for monitoring to combat money laundering, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

Mar 16 • 20:47 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Smart glasses detector app warns if you're being recorded

A new Android app called Nearby Glasses alerts users if smart glasses are nearby, allaying concerns about hidden cameras in public spaces.

Mar 15 • 15:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

NHS hospitals urged to reject £330m data platform part-owned by Trump ally

NHS hospitals are being urged to reject a £330 million data platform partially owned by Peter Thiel, a Trump ally, due to privacy and ethical concerns.

Mar 15 • 00:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Life & Tech

A vacuum cleaner does not need a camera or microphone. Surveillance is not normal

The article discusses concerns over device surveillance and privacy, emphasizing that appliances like vacuum cleaners should not require features like cameras or microphones.

Mar 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Confidential health records from UK BioBank project exposed online

A Guardian investigation reveals that sensitive health data from the UK Biobank has been exposed online multiple times, raising privacy concerns regarding patient records.

Mar 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

AI regulation and Canadians’ privacy in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Experts gathered in Victoria, Canada to discuss AI regulation and privacy concerns exacerbated by the recent Tumbler Ridge shooting.

Mar 13 • 23:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rejected in Europe, Applied Here: The Facial Recognition System Monitoring Students in Brazil

A facial recognition system is being used in Brazilian schools to automatically mark student attendance, despite being rejected in Europe due to privacy concerns.

Mar 13 • 21:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

For this reason, an anonymous social media account is no longer a good idea

Recent research reveals that AI language models can deanonymize social media accounts with alarming accuracy, raising concerns about user privacy.

Mar 13 • 19:57 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

In Europe it is unacceptable, in Brazil biometrics from Slovakia continues to monitor school attendance

A biometric facial recognition system from Slovakia is being used to monitor school attendance in Brazil, raising concerns about data privacy and ethics.

Mar 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Police will get new powers for online data in tweaked ‘lawful access’ bill

The Canadian federal government has introduced a revised 'lawful access' bill that grants police new powers for online data collection while addressing privacy concerns.

Mar 12 • 16:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Palantir’s NHS England contract ‘opens door to government abuse of power’, health bosses told

Health leaders in the UK express concerns that Palantir's contract with NHS England could lead to potential abuses of power through enhanced data-sharing practices.

Mar 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The law is falling behind employee monitoring technology? Their privacy may suffer

A Polish government safety council has raised concerns regarding outdated labor regulations that fail to address modern employee monitoring technologies.

Mar 12 • 05:48 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

META Contractors in Kenya See Smart Glasses Users Undress

The article discusses the use of smart glasses by META contractors in Kenya, highlighting privacy concerns as users reportedly undress while using these devices.

Mar 11 • 16:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A gap in the security of a Chinese giant. Expert: It is a disaster

The article discusses a security breach involving a major Chinese tech company, highlighting concerns over data privacy and the implications for users.

Mar 11 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Quittr Data Leak: Sexual Preferences Accessible to All

In 2026, a data leak from the anti-porn addiction app Quittr exposed extremely sensitive customer information, raising concerns about user privacy and security.

Mar 11 • 14:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Are there alternatives to American online services? Now a representative speaks

The reliability of American cloud services has raised concerns among Finns regarding the safety of their data, especially in light of Donald Trump's administration.

Mar 11 • 06:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Hackers linked to Russia attempt to access 'Signal' and 'WhatsApp' accounts

Hackers associated with Russia are trying to breach user accounts on messaging platforms Signal and WhatsApp, leading to concerns about user privacy and security.

Mar 10 • 08:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

JOONAS PÕDER ⟩ Before using police drones, it must be agreed upon in society

The article discusses the need for societal consensus before the deployment of police drones due to privacy concerns.

Mar 9 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese local governments offer OpenClaw project subsidies as security questions linger

Local governments in Shenzhen and Wuxi are offering substantial subsidies to boost the adoption of the OpenClaw project, despite ongoing concerns about security and privacy associated with its use.

Mar 9 • 13:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Do you use ChatGPT? Your chats and pictures could be leaked due to a mistake

The article discusses the increasing use of the AI chatbot ChatGPT and addresses concerns regarding the privacy of conversations that may accidentally be exposed online.

Mar 9 • 07:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Age verification for R-rated games and websites raises privacy concerns

New online safety codes in Australia require age verification for R-rated games and websites, raising privacy concerns among experts.

Mar 9 • 07:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ministry of Finance: Not Every Official Can Snooping in KSeF

The Polish Ministry of Finance is outlining regulations regarding access to data in the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) amid concerns from businesses and the Citizens' Rights Commissioner.

Mar 9 • 03:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

What AI understands about the Estonian language and culture

A recent experiment by ERR's Novaator revealed that major language models struggle to grasp the nuances of the Estonian language, raising concerns about data sharing and copyright.

Mar 8 • 19:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Meta smart glasses privacy concerns grow

Concerns are escalating regarding the privacy implications of Meta's AI-powered smart glasses, following reports of sensitive footage being reviewed by contractors in Kenya.

Mar 8 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The head of robotics at OpenAI resigned, expresses concerns about mass surveillance

The head of robotics at OpenAI has resigned due to concerns over mass surveillance practices.

Mar 8 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Microcamera Found Hidden Inside Bathroom Outlet of Company in SC: What Is Still Unknown

A microcamera was discovered concealed within an electrical outlet in the bathroom of a company in Içara, Santa Catarina, raising serious privacy concerns and leading to police investigation.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Trend on Social Media: What Should We Make of All the Children in the Instagram Feed?

The article discusses the recent trend of organizations, including political and police institutions in Germany, sharing childhood photos of their employees on social media, particularly Instagram, despite previous concerns about minors on these platforms.

Mar 7 • 15:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

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.

Mar 7 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Questions Raised on Publishing UPSC Mock Interviews, Are Coaching Institutes Allowed?

Concerns have been raised regarding the legality of coaching institutes publicly sharing mock interviews of UPSC candidates without their consent following an RTI query.

Mar 7 • 04:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

New Russian Threats: Started Publishing Secret Images from People's Homes

The article discusses the cyber group Morningstar's alarming breach of privacy, revealing that they published images from private homes in Finland, Sweden, and Denmark, raising concerns about security and surveillance.

Mar 6 • 13:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

This is how the new Finnish phone was received around the world: 'A brutal reality ahead'

Finland's Jolla Phone has pre-sold 10,000 units and positions itself as a European alternative to Android and iPhone amid concerns over user data security.

Mar 6 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The search for a missing woman raised questions about cameras: what is allowed and what is not?

The search for a missing woman in Estonia has sparked renewed concerns over the use of surveillance cameras in public spaces by police.

Mar 6 • 06:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert for migrants in the U.S.: what is known about the disclosure of IRS data to ICE

The IRS Commissioner faced Congress but refused to discuss the data-sharing agreement with ICE, raising concerns among legislators and groups advocating for migrants.

Mar 6 • 01:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anthropic Resumes Talks with the US About Military Use of Its AI, Says Newspaper

Anthropic is revisiting discussions with the US government regarding the military applications of its AI technology amid concerns about privacy and the potential for autonomous weaponry.

Mar 5 • 18:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tartu is monitored by over 120 police cameras. Why and how are they used?

Tartu's use of over 120 police cameras has sparked controversy following a resident's fine for running a red light, which was caught on camera.

Mar 5 • 15:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The videos from Ray-Ban Meta (including intimate ones) are reviewed by human operators in Kenya

A Swedish investigative report reveals human operators in Kenya reviewing user videos from Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, raising privacy concerns.

Mar 5 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

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.

Mar 5 • 08:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Meta's smart glasses are recording people's private bedroom videos!

A new report raises serious privacy concerns about Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, suggesting they may inadvertently record sensitive personal moments.

Mar 5 • 06:31 UTC

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