Wiretapping: 8-Year Prison Sentence for Surveillance
A court in Greece sentenced four defendants to eight years in prison for violations related to wiretapping and breaches of personal data laws, pending appeal.
Wiretapping Scandal in Greece: Jail Time for the Four Accused
Four individuals, including a former Israeli military officer, have been sentenced to eight years in prison for violating telecommunications privacy laws in Greece.
New ACT laws to target 'high-risk' firearms licence holders
The ACT government has proposed new laws allowing police to search properties of 'high-risk' firearms licence holders without a warrant, raising concerns about privacy and human rights.
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.
School attack occurred in Espoo, police remained completely silent – Here is the reason
A school attack in Espoo has raised questions about the police's silence, which they attribute to health privacy laws.
Temu pledges data protection as NDPC probes platform
Temu, the e-commerce platform, has pledged to safeguard user data amidst an investigation by Nigeria's data protection authority over compliance with data privacy laws.
Nigeria probes Temu over alleged data privacy breaches
Nigeria's data protection regulator is investigating e-commerce platform Temu for potential violations of data privacy laws affecting Nigerian users.
A women's taxi service has been established in Finland - Bolt considered a similar service and deemed it impossible
A new taxi service in Finland allows only women and children under 15, while Bolt states it cannot offer a similar service due to privacy laws.
'He violated privacy'. Bellavia, the consultant of Report, investigated
Giangaetano Bellavia, a consultant for the Italian investigative program Report, is under investigation for violating privacy laws, with a potentially extensive archive of data on high-profile individuals.
Mother reports and camera is seized in women's bathroom of school in Campo Grande
A surveillance camera installed in the women's bathroom of José Maria Hugo Rodrigues State School in Campo Grande was seized after a mother reported its presence to the police, initiating an investigation for possible violations of child protection laws.
The Epstein scandal: why not everything published in the US can be used in Lithuania
The article discusses the limitations on using publicly available documents related to the Epstein scandal in Lithuania due to European data protection and privacy laws.
The new laws that would impact supermarkets in New York and recent updates in February 2026
New legislation addressing biometric data collection and surveillance practices in New York supermarkets is being introduced in response to the use of facial recognition technology by retailers.
Ruling made in Bunnings' three-year fight to use AI to scan customer faces
Bunnings has been granted the right to use AI facial recognition technology for crime prevention, as the tribunal ruled it did not violate privacy laws, although it could improve customer notification about data collection.
[Exclusive] Coupang rummaged through employees' health records to refute claims of overwork death
Following the death of employee Jang Deok-jun due to alleged overwork, Coupang accessed other employees' health records in an apparent attempt to refute the claims, which may violate privacy laws.
Red Flag for WhatsApp, Follow India's Laws or Leave the Country
The Supreme Court of India adopted a strict stance towards Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, stating it must abide by Indian laws or consider leaving the country, emphasizing the primacy of citizens' interests.
UK privacy watchdog opens inquiry into X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office has launched an inquiry into X and xAI regarding potential violations of data protection laws related to the use of Grok AI for creating non-consensual sexual deepfake images.
Letters to the Editor: Protect Children from Being Exploited by Their Parents
Angelika Johansson argues that the government must implement laws to prevent parents from exposing their children on social media, addressing the issue of permanent digital footprints.
George Clooney fires back at Trump after US president mocks his French citizenship
George Clooney responded to Donald Trump's mocking comments regarding his family's recent acquisition of French citizenship, praising France's privacy laws that protect them from media intrusion.
Disney to pay $10 million fine for violating children's privacy
Disney has agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty to resolve allegations of violating federal children's privacy laws through its popular YouTube content.