Trump Ordered to Pay £290,000 in Legal Fees After Lawsuit Dismissal
A London court ordered Donald Trump to pay £290,000 in legal fees after dismissing his data protection lawsuit against Orbis Business Intelligence in February 2023, a case stemming from allegations in the Steele dossier about Trump's ties to Russia and alleged sexual misconduct; Trump claims soverei...
Trump Ordered to Pay £290,000 in Legal Fees After Lawsuit Dismissal
A London court ordered Donald Trump to pay £290,000 in legal fees after dismissing his data protection lawsuit against Orbis Business Intelligence in February 2023, a case stemming from allegations in the Steele dossier about Trump's ties to Russia and alleged sexual misconduct; Trump claims soverei...
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40% Bias Score
EU AI Act: Delayed Guidelines Raise Concerns
The European Union's AI Act bans certain AI systems from February 2nd, 2024, but the European Commission's delayed guidelines on these prohibitions are causing concern among civil society groups and uncertainty for businesses, with national regulators due by August 2024.
EU AI Act: Delayed Guidelines Raise Concerns
The European Union's AI Act bans certain AI systems from February 2nd, 2024, but the European Commission's delayed guidelines on these prohibitions are causing concern among civil society groups and uncertainty for businesses, with national regulators due by August 2024.
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48% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Universities Strengthen Cybersecurity with €5 Million Investment
Rhineland-Palatinate's 12 universities are implementing a joint cybersecurity strategy funded with €5 million, establishing a service center and appointing cybersecurity officers at each university to improve IT security and response to cyberattacks, following a June 2023 attack on Kaiserslautern Un...
Rhineland-Palatinate Universities Strengthen Cybersecurity with €5 Million Investment
Rhineland-Palatinate's 12 universities are implementing a joint cybersecurity strategy funded with €5 million, establishing a service center and appointing cybersecurity officers at each university to improve IT security and response to cyberattacks, following a June 2023 attack on Kaiserslautern Un...
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36% Bias Score
TSB Error Leads to Closure of Santander Accounts
Due to TSB's error in placing three fraudulent markers on RL's name, Santander closed RL's five accounts, causing significant financial issues and the cancellation of a home extension; after eight months and a journalist's intervention, the accounts were reopened, but compensation offered is conside...
TSB Error Leads to Closure of Santander Accounts
Due to TSB's error in placing three fraudulent markers on RL's name, Santander closed RL's five accounts, causing significant financial issues and the cancellation of a home extension; after eight months and a journalist's intervention, the accounts were reopened, but compensation offered is conside...
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44% Bias Score
Child Abuse Inquiry Blamed in Survivor's Suicide
Kevin Sutherland, a 33-year-old Scottish child abuse survivor, died by suspected suicide after the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) published his testimony online, including his name and personal details, despite his requests for anonymity. His sister blames the SCAI, prompting an independent rev...
Child Abuse Inquiry Blamed in Survivor's Suicide
Kevin Sutherland, a 33-year-old Scottish child abuse survivor, died by suspected suicide after the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) published his testimony online, including his name and personal details, despite his requests for anonymity. His sister blames the SCAI, prompting an independent rev...
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60% Bias Score
Hearing for European Data Protection Supervisor Candidates Delayed
The European Parliament will hold a hearing on Thursday for four candidates vying to replace Wojciech Wiewiórowski as the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS); the delay is due to the European Commission's failure to shortlist candidates before the December 5th deadline, highlighting the EDPS'...
Hearing for European Data Protection Supervisor Candidates Delayed
The European Parliament will hold a hearing on Thursday for four candidates vying to replace Wojciech Wiewiórowski as the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS); the delay is due to the European Commission's failure to shortlist candidates before the December 5th deadline, highlighting the EDPS'...
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24% Bias Score
Bavarian Police Act's "Impending Danger" Clause Faces Constitutional Challenge
Bavaria's Police Act allows police intervention based on "drohende Gefahr" (impending danger), even without a concrete threat, prompting a constitutional court challenge due to concerns about excessive surveillance and potential overreach; the court's decision will impact the balance between securit...
Bavarian Police Act's "Impending Danger" Clause Faces Constitutional Challenge
Bavaria's Police Act allows police intervention based on "drohende Gefahr" (impending danger), even without a concrete threat, prompting a constitutional court challenge due to concerns about excessive surveillance and potential overreach; the court's decision will impact the balance between securit...
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Prosecutors Deny Access to Leaked Email; Investigation Widens
Communication chiefs from Spain's General State Prosecutor's Office and Madrid Superior Prosecutor's Office denied accessing a leaked email on March 13th, 2024, that detailed tax offenses and a plea bargain offer, prompting an investigation into potential leaks and political influence.
Spanish Prosecutors Deny Access to Leaked Email; Investigation Widens
Communication chiefs from Spain's General State Prosecutor's Office and Madrid Superior Prosecutor's Office denied accessing a leaked email on March 13th, 2024, that detailed tax offenses and a plea bargain offer, prompting an investigation into potential leaks and political influence.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands to Fully Open WWII Collaboration Archives Amid Privacy Concerns
Dutch Education Minister Eppo Bruins is preparing legislation to fully open controversial World War II digital archives containing 425,000 names of suspected collaborators, delayed due to privacy concerns, with only a list of names initially released online, causing significant public demand and con...
Netherlands to Fully Open WWII Collaboration Archives Amid Privacy Concerns
Dutch Education Minister Eppo Bruins is preparing legislation to fully open controversial World War II digital archives containing 425,000 names of suspected collaborators, delayed due to privacy concerns, with only a list of names initially released online, causing significant public demand and con...
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48% Bias Score
Growing Cybersecurity Threats Target Travelers in 2025
In 2025, travelers face heightened cybersecurity threats including sophisticated phishing scams, malicious websites, AI-generated fraud, and the exploitation of unsecured Wi-Fi networks, impacting booking, travel phases, and data security.
Growing Cybersecurity Threats Target Travelers in 2025
In 2025, travelers face heightened cybersecurity threats including sophisticated phishing scams, malicious websites, AI-generated fraud, and the exploitation of unsecured Wi-Fi networks, impacting booking, travel phases, and data security.
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24% Bias Score
EU Launches Cybersecurity Plan for Healthcare Sector Amidst Rising Cyberattacks
The European Union unveiled a new cybersecurity plan for the healthcare sector, aiming to prevent and respond to cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, following a surge in incidents since the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan includes a new support center and advisory council, building on existing legisl...
EU Launches Cybersecurity Plan for Healthcare Sector Amidst Rising Cyberattacks
The European Union unveiled a new cybersecurity plan for the healthcare sector, aiming to prevent and respond to cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, following a surge in incidents since the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan includes a new support center and advisory council, building on existing legisl...
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36% Bias Score
Home Office Ankle Tag Pilot Shows No Impact on Asylum Seeker Compliance
A Home Office pilot program using GPS ankle tags on 600 asylum seekers from June 15, 2022, to December 15, 2023, showed no significant impact on compliance compared to a control group, with 16% absconding in the tagged group versus 14% in the untagged group; however, the program was deemed non-compl...
Home Office Ankle Tag Pilot Shows No Impact on Asylum Seeker Compliance
A Home Office pilot program using GPS ankle tags on 600 asylum seekers from June 15, 2022, to December 15, 2023, showed no significant impact on compliance compared to a control group, with 16% absconding in the tagged group versus 14% in the untagged group; however, the program was deemed non-compl...
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64% Bias Score