Tag #Data Protection

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London Phone Thefts Surge: Experts Offer Security Solutions

In 2024, London experienced 200 daily phone thefts, with low police response and unlocked phones exacerbating the problem, prompting security experts to advise proactive measures like phone insurance, strong passcodes, and remote device tracking.

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Spanish High Court to Investigate Massive Cyberattack Against CNMC

A massive cyberattack against Spain's National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) led to the exfiltration of 2 billion mobile phone user data records, prompting the National High Court to investigate potential crimes against national security.

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nrc.nl
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Dutch WWII Archive Faces Privacy Concerns, Delaying Full Digital Release

The Netherlands National Archives plans to digitize 425,000 WWII collaboration suspect files by July 2025, but faces legal challenges regarding privacy, delaying the full release and potentially incurring fines up to €750,000 per violation.

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Spanish Data Decree Sparks Legal Battle

Spanish hotels and travel agencies face new stringent data collection rules, prompting legal challenges due to data protection and feasibility concerns.

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dw.com
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El Salvador's New Laws Threaten Press Freedom, Warns HRW

Human Rights Watch warns that El Salvador's newly approved cybersecurity and data protection laws, granting broad powers to a government agency and including a 'right to be forgotten' clause, pose a significant threat to press freedom, potentially leading to censorship and fines for media outlets th...

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nos.nl
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Amsterdam Halts Use of Scan Car Data for Stolen Vehicle Recovery Due to Privacy Concerns

Amsterdam parking enforcement officers will stop using scan car data to locate stolen vehicles due to privacy violations; the practice, which recovered roughly 90 cars annually, repurposed data collected for parking enforcement, raising concerns about data use and inter-governmental data sharing.

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theguardian.com
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Bunnings Breaches Privacy with Facial Recognition Tech

Australian hardware chain Bunnings faces backlash for breaching privacy laws by using facial recognition technology without consent in its stores.

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French Police File Faces Data Management Criticism

The French data protection authority criticized the ministries of interior and justice for the poor management of a major police file containing personal data on millions of people.

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