Tag #Data Privacy

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Dutch Mental Healthcare Faces Financial Crisis Due to Regulatory Failure

Due to a regulatory lapse in the Netherlands, mental health providers can no longer submit invoices to insurers, risking financial instability and potentially impacting patient care; urgent talks are underway to find a solution.

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O'Leary To Buy TikTok Amid Impending Federal Ban

Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary plans to buy TikTok before a January 19 federal ban takes effect, unless its Chinese owner sells it; the Supreme Court will soon decide, amid concerns about Chinese access to American user data.

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Smartphone Hacking: Prevention and Response

Smartphone hacking, resulting in identity theft, financial fraud, and privacy breaches, is preventable through recognizing warning signs such as unusual battery drain and data usage, and through proactive measures like strong passwords and app vetting.

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DOJ Urges Supreme Court to Reject Trump's Request to Delay TikTok Ban

The U.S. Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court to reject President-elect Trump's request to delay a law banning TikTok or forcing its sale by January 19, 2025, citing national security concerns over data collection on 170 million Americans and China's efforts to undermine U.S. interests; the...

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Tesla Data Aids Police, Raises Privacy Concerns After Cybertruck Explosion

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded in Las Vegas on New Year's Day, injuring seven and killing the driver. Tesla's data collection aided police in quickly determining the cause of the explosion and tracking the driver's movements across multiple states, highlighting both the benefits and privacy risks of co...

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Israel's Delayed Privacy Law Creates Unequal Data Protection

The Israeli Justice Minister's delay in publishing an amendment to the Privacy Protection Law creates a two-tiered privacy system from January 2025, affecting citizens differently based on data origin (EU or Israel) and highlighting legislative shortcomings.

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Dutch Mental Healthcare Providers Face Financial Crisis Due to Data-Sharing Restrictions

Dutch mental healthcare providers face financial crisis after a new law prohibiting the sharing of patient data needed for insurance claims, creating uncertainty for smaller practices and potentially lengthening patient waiting times.

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Netherlands Publishes Database of WWII Nazi Collaborators

The Netherlands released a database naming 425,000 citizens investigated for Nazi collaboration during WWII; over 150,000 faced legal action, and the database aims to increase public understanding and combat Holocaust denial.

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Surge in Fake VPN Apps Compromises Millions of Devices Globally

During the third quarter of 2024, fake VPN apps increased globally by 250% compared to the previous quarter; these apps often contained malware or were used to create botnets like 911 S5, which compromised millions of devices for cybercrime.

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Meta Removes Secret AI Social Media Accounts After Controversy

Meta secretly launched around a dozen AI-driven Instagram and Facebook accounts in late 2023, which were later removed due to a bug that prevented users from blocking them, sparking controversy over ethical AI development and data collection practices.

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US Newspapers Adopt 'Right-to-be-Forgotten' Policies for Old Crime Stories

US newspapers are implementing "right-to-be-forgotten" policies, removing names or deleting old crime stories to help the 70 million Americans with past arrests or convictions rebuild their lives, prompted by ethical concerns and societal impacts of persistent online records.

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Trump Seeks to Halt TikTok Ban, Facing Legal and Political Hurdles

President-elect Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban until after his inauguration, but his request may not be granted because he isn't the current president. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10th, and the ban could affect more than 170 million users in the US.

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