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Spanish Judge Rejects Attorney General's Data Request to WhatsApp and Google via Ireland

Magistrate Ángel Hurtado rejected Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz's request to send data requests to WhatsApp and Google through Irish authorities, citing concerns about shifting jurisdiction to a foreign court and potential procedural violations, aligning with arguments from other parties in a...

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Apple Disables Advanced Data Protection in UK After Government Backdoor Demand

Apple ceased offering its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) encryption feature in the UK following a reported government demand for backdoor access under the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act, reducing data security for UK users despite rising data breaches.

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Massive Mars Hydro Data Breach Exposes 2.7 Billion Records

A massive data breach exposed nearly 2.7 billion records from Mars Hydro, a Chinese IoT device manufacturer, due to an unprotected database containing sensitive user information such as Wi-Fi passwords and IP addresses; the database was secured hours after discovery.

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Social Security Head Resigns After DOGE Data Dispute

Michelle King, the head of the Social Security Administration, resigned after refusing Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive data of over 70 million Americans, including bank information, social security numbers, and medical records; Leland Dudek replaced her.

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South Korea Confirms DeepSeek Data Leak to ByteDance

South Korea's personal information protection commission (PIPC) confirmed that DeepSeek, a Chinese AI application, transferred user data to ByteDance, violating data protection laws. This led to a ban on DeepSeek downloads and warnings to users about potential personal information breaches.

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DOGE Gains Access to Sensitive IRS Taxpayer Data

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will gain access to the IRS's Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), allowing an operative to view the financial details of every taxpayer and business for 120 days, raising concerns about data security and government oversight.

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Home Office Data Breach Exposes Hundreds of Citizens' Information

A Home Office contractor mistakenly shared a report containing personal data of over 260 individuals with a charity, prompting concerns about mass data collection of British citizens during financial checks for immigration fee waivers; the Home Office is investigating but hasn't answered key questio...

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DOGE's Debunked Claims Raise Concerns About Cost-Cutting Measures

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been criticized for inaccurate claims of cost savings and fraud detection, leading to concerns about its methods and the potential disruption of critical government services. The agency's actions, widely publicized by conservative media, hav...

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Lawsuit Alleges Elon Musk's DOGE Violated Data Privacy Laws

Multiple taxpayer and union groups sued Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Monday, alleging it violated multiple laws by accessing sensitive government data systems at various agencies including the Treasury, Labor, Education and Health departments, as well as at the Consumer ...

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SSA Head Resigns After Refusal to Grant Access to Sensitive Data

Michelle King, head of the Social Security Administration, resigned after refusing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's request for access to sensitive data including Americans' bank information, Social Security numbers, and medical records; Frank Bisignano has been nominated as her rep...

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EU Commission Archives 37 Legislative Proposals

In 2024, the European Commission dropped 37 legislative proposals, including measures on AI liability, data privacy, anti-discrimination, and financial regulations, due to lack of agreement or obsolescence, sparking debates about reviving them differently.

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DOGE Seeks Access to Sensitive IRS Taxpayer Data

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is seeking access to the IRS's Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), containing highly sensitive taxpayer data, to identify and address waste, fraud, and abuse within the government; a software engineer is expected to have access within days.

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