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

A 23-year-old law student was caught filming women in a university bathroom in Brazil's Balneário Camboriú.

An investigation has been launched by the prosecutor's office regarding a website impersonating official legal registries and misleading users about legal assistance.

Latvia's parliament has approved amendments to the Criminal Law imposing penalties for the distribution of intimate materials without consent.

Latvia has amended its criminal law to impose penalties for the distribution of intimate photos or videos without the consent of the individual involved.

A police officer has been fined for accessing the police database without proper authorization.

A policewoman in Iceland has been fined for improperly accessing data from the LÖKE system.

Finland's parliamentary social and health committee decided to seek an evaluation from the Constitutional Law Committee regarding the constitutionality of digital services for the elderly and disabled, reversing a previous decision.

Instagram will stop offering end-to-end encryption for users' private messages starting May 8, 2026, following criticism from law enforcement and child protection organizations.

A 23-year-old man has been indicted for sharing intimate images of his ex-girlfriend without her consent, which were posted on social media and an adult content website.

A former social worker in Lithuania has been sentenced for unlawfully collecting private information about individuals.

A bipartisan Minnesota bill seeks to restrict warrants that allow police to collect data from devices near crime scenes, proposing legal limitations and an ability for individuals to sue law enforcement.

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.

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.

A Tokyo District Court ruled that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police's continued interception of calls unrelated to criminal charges, including those with family members, does not violate the wiretapping law, sparking criticism from legal experts.

Rein Lang discusses the implications of surveillance cameras and laws surrounding their use in taxpayer offices in Estonia.

A defendant in a Tokyo trial claims that the police illegally intercepted his communications, including calls with family and lawyers, raising questions about the legality of such surveillance practices.

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

The Canadian government has introduced a new bill that proposes expanded search powers for police and intelligence agencies, after initial criticisms of earlier proposals.

A Polish official, Urszula S., is facing charges for illegally accessing personal data of 100 individuals, marking a significant breach of privacy laws.

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

MEPs have decided to weaken the surveillance law in the EU.

Karin Rachel Aranha Toledo has requested a court to lift privacy rights to track her ex-husband Ahmed Tarek Mohamed Faiz Abedelkaleg in an effort to recover her son Adam, who was taken to Egypt without her consent in 2022.

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.

The Linux community has reacted with anger to California's newly passed law requiring operating systems to verify user ages during setup.

Latvian government parties are divided over a proposed law for the registration of prepaid SIM cards aimed at combating telephone fraud which cost citizens nearly 24 million euros in two years.

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.

The Estonian police plan to implement the use of drones for monitoring traffic violations, but some legal experts argue against it due to a lack of public consensus.

The article discusses a ruling by Greece's Council of State declaring unconstitutional a law that barred the Independent Authority for Communication Privacy from informing citizens about surveillance related to national security, impacting opposition leader Nikos Androulakis.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.