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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"Banking Striptease." The Police Will Soon See Bank Accounts, Plans Babiš's Government

The Czech government under Babiš plans to allow police greater access to bank account information without court approval, raising concerns about privacy and legal implications.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Your phone is now a crime scene in your pocket

Smartphones are increasingly central to criminal investigations, providing critical evidence such as location data and communications.

Feb 25 • 14:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Lauri from Latela is not satisfied with his sentence

Lauri Huttunen, known from Latela TV series, has expressed dissatisfaction with his criminal court sentence regarding privacy violations and threats against individuals from his close circle.

Feb 24 • 14:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

American law professor: The Epstein files should never have been published

Professor Daniel Richman raises significant ethical and institutional concerns regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, emphasizing the impact on privacy and the judicial system.

Feb 24 • 03:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Concealment of data in the building register may be contrary to the law

The Estonian Ministry of Climate and Land and Spatial Development's decision to restrict public access to certain building register documents due to privacy concerns may be unlawful according to local authorities and legal experts.

Feb 23 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Concealment of data in the construction register is against the law

The city of Tartu and lawyer Karmen Turk argue that the Estonian government's decision to restrict public access to the construction register violates public information laws.

Feb 23 • 02:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Surprising assessment of the tax authority's new weapon: This may affect these Finns

A new tax law proposal in Finland may allow the tax authorities access to all citizens' bank information, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.

Feb 21 • 10:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Common Sexual Fantasy is Actually Prohibited – Expert: "I Do Not Recommend"

An expert warns that engaging in sexual activities in front of large windows may lead to legal issues regarding public decency in Finland.

Feb 20 • 06:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Agra: Brother-in-law installed CCTV camera in sister-in-law’s bedroom, then...

In a shocking case from Agra, a woman has alleged harassment and invasion of privacy after her brother-in-law installed CCTV cameras in her kitchen and bedroom following demands for dowry.

Feb 20 • 05:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Access to the Real Estate Price Register Raises Doubts? It Concerns the Right to Privacy

The article discusses the implications of a recent law change in Poland that has eliminated fees for accessing the Real Estate Price Register, raising concerns about privacy and market impacts.

Feb 20 • 03:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Amy Taylor's Vogue shoot goes from champagne and ice cream to legal fight

Amy Taylor of the band Amyl and the Sniffers is engaged in a legal battle with photographer Jamie Nelson over claims of trademark violation and privacy infringement.

Feb 19 • 20:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Report-dossier, Bellavia: "Confidential documents taken by unknown individuals"

Gian Gaetano Bellavia, a consultant for prosecutors and the media show Report, is under investigation for a privacy law violation related to a massive data theft involving his confidential files.

Feb 18 • 19:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Allowing evidence from phone taps in investigations - amendments to the law being prepared in the Saeima

Latvia's Saeima is preparing legal amendments to permit the use of evidence obtained from phone taps in investigations, which has raised concerns over privacy and ethical implications.

Feb 17 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against illegal access to STF ministers' data executes search warrants in luxury condominium in Rio Preto

The Federal Police executed search warrants in a luxury condominium in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, as part of an investigation into potential data leaks involving Supreme Court ministers.

Feb 17 • 13:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discussions on Spy Prevention Law to Intensify This Summer as Government Adjusts Plans to Establish a Panel of Experts

The Japanese government is set to establish a panel of experts this summer to intensify discussions on a proposed Spy Prevention Law advocated by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, following the establishment of a national intelligence agency.

Feb 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Home security cameras create a surveillance concern

Home security cameras are popular for enhancing safety, but privacy concerns arise regarding data ownership and access.

Feb 13 • 06:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

South Korean stars are being stripped. New law aims to protect them from artificial intelligence

South Korean celebrities face a rising issue of fake nude photos created through artificial intelligence, prompting the introduction of a new law to safeguard them.

Feb 12 • 20:32 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

South Korean pop stars are being stripped bare by artificial intelligence. New law aims to protect them

South Korean idols are facing a surge in fake nude photos created with artificial intelligence, prompting the government to introduce a new law to protect them.

Feb 12 • 20:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"Violated Privacy Law": Trouble for Report Consultant Bellavia

Gian Gaetano Bellavia, a financial consultant implicated in multiple public prosecutor investigations, is under investigation for alleged privacy law violations involving sensitive data on public figures.

Feb 12 • 15:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Can you stare into someone else's apartment through uncovered windows? A clear answer from an expert

A legal expert clarifies that observing through uncovered windows is permissible under Finnish law, as it does not constitute a crime unless using technical devices to do so.

Feb 8 • 05:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Second federal judge blocks IRS from sharing addresses with ICE

A federal judge has blocked the IRS from sharing taxpayers' residential addresses with ICE, citing potential violations of privacy protections in the Tax Act of 1976.

Feb 6 • 20:26 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

A Civil Guard on Trial for Snooping in Police Database Regarding His Tenant

A Civil Guard faces trial for illegally accessing police databases to check on his tenant's situation, risking a lengthy prison sentence and professional disqualification.

Feb 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Microsoft crosses privacy line few expected

Microsoft's provision of BitLocker recovery keys to law enforcement has raised concerns about digital privacy and encryption standards.

Feb 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Privacy Guarantee, the necessity to take a step back

The article discusses the current investigation and the legal implications it holds without delving into metaphorical interpretations.

Jan 15 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government seeks to combat ‘deepfakes’ by including them as a violation of the right to honor

The Spanish government has approved a bill to address 'deepfakes' as a violation of personal rights, aiming to protect honor, privacy, and personal image in the context of modern digital challenges.

Jan 13 • 12:13 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Government includes 'deepfakes' in the catalog of crimes against honor

The Government is taking the first step to include deepfakes in the catalog of crimes against honor by moving forward with a draft law to combat the manipulation of images and voices.

Jan 12 • 21:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

'In criminal matters, technology precedes the law,' says lawyer. The AI Grok undresses women online

A lawyer discusses how technology, particularly AI like Grok, is outpacing legal frameworks in addressing issues such as online privacy violations.

Jan 11 • 17:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Storing Data on Electronic Communication in the Czech Republic Seriously Violates EU Law

The Czech legal regulation on the widespread storage of data concerning electronic communication has been confirmed by the Supreme Court to seriously violate European Union law, ruling that the Ministry of Industry and Trade must apologize to journalist Jan Cibulka for infringing his privacy rights.

Jan 8 • 07:56 UTC

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