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UK Grants Chinese Researchers Access to 500,000 GP Records Amidst Security Concerns
The UK government approved access for Chinese researchers to 500,000 anonymized UK GP records held by UK Biobank, despite MI5 warnings about potential misuse by Chinese intelligence agencies and a Guardian analysis showing 20% of access applications come from China.
UK Grants Chinese Researchers Access to 500,000 GP Records Amidst Security Concerns
The UK government approved access for Chinese researchers to 500,000 anonymized UK GP records held by UK Biobank, despite MI5 warnings about potential misuse by Chinese intelligence agencies and a Guardian analysis showing 20% of access applications come from China.
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52% Bias Score
Shin Bet's Independence Under Scrutiny Amidst Allegations of Political Interference
The Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, faces scrutiny over its extensive powers, including surveillance and detention, amidst allegations of Prime Minister Netanyahu attempting to use it against political opponents; a unique legal provision aims to protect the agency's independence.
Shin Bet's Independence Under Scrutiny Amidst Allegations of Political Interference
The Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, faces scrutiny over its extensive powers, including surveillance and detention, amidst allegations of Prime Minister Netanyahu attempting to use it against political opponents; a unique legal provision aims to protect the agency's independence.
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40% Bias Score
Attorney Detained at Border, Raising Concerns About Civil Liberties
U.S. citizen and attorney Amir Makled was detained at the border and questioned; he suspects his detention is due to representing a pro-Palestinian activist. The Electronic Frontier Foundation discusses the rights of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents when facing such requests at the borde...
Attorney Detained at Border, Raising Concerns About Civil Liberties
U.S. citizen and attorney Amir Makled was detained at the border and questioned; he suspects his detention is due to representing a pro-Palestinian activist. The Electronic Frontier Foundation discusses the rights of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents when facing such requests at the borde...
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36% Bias Score
Eleven in Netherlands Targeted by Pegasus Spyware
Eleven people in the Netherlands were victims of the Israeli spyware Pegasus, revealed in a US lawsuit; this is the second-highest number in Europe after Spain, raising concerns about misuse of the technology beyond its intended anti-terrorism purpose.
Eleven in Netherlands Targeted by Pegasus Spyware
Eleven people in the Netherlands were victims of the Israeli spyware Pegasus, revealed in a US lawsuit; this is the second-highest number in Europe after Spain, raising concerns about misuse of the technology beyond its intended anti-terrorism purpose.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Debates Expanding Surveillance Powers Amidst Oversight Controversy
Germany's coalition government is debating increased surveillance powers for its security agencies, including expanded data collection and sharing capabilities, sparking controversy over the role of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information versus the Independent Review...
Germany Debates Expanding Surveillance Powers Amidst Oversight Controversy
Germany's coalition government is debating increased surveillance powers for its security agencies, including expanded data collection and sharing capabilities, sparking controversy over the role of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information versus the Independent Review...
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56% Bias Score
Netanyahu Accused of Misusing Shin Bet for Political Purposes
Former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of twice attempting to misuse the agency's powers for political gain in 2013 and 2014, involving surveillance and security clearance revocation, which Cohen refused.
Netanyahu Accused of Misusing Shin Bet for Political Purposes
Former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of twice attempting to misuse the agency's powers for political gain in 2013 and 2014, involving surveillance and security clearance revocation, which Cohen refused.
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48% Bias Score
China-linked Spyware Targets Minorities: International Warning
German and British intelligence agencies warn of Chinese state-sponsored spyware, "Moonshine" and "BadBazaar," targeting Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Taiwanese activists via fake messaging apps on smartphones, stealing data and accessing device features; an international collaboration provides technical d...
China-linked Spyware Targets Minorities: International Warning
German and British intelligence agencies warn of Chinese state-sponsored spyware, "Moonshine" and "BadBazaar," targeting Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Taiwanese activists via fake messaging apps on smartphones, stealing data and accessing device features; an international collaboration provides technical d...
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40% Bias Score
German Greens Resist Nationwide Use of Palantir Surveillance Software
Germany's Green Party opposes the nationwide use of Palantir's US surveillance software, despite its adoption by several state police forces and the Bundesrat's push for its implementation, raising concerns about data privacy and constitutional compliance.
German Greens Resist Nationwide Use of Palantir Surveillance Software
Germany's Green Party opposes the nationwide use of Palantir's US surveillance software, despite its adoption by several state police forces and the Bundesrat's push for its implementation, raising concerns about data privacy and constitutional compliance.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Ministry Ordered to Destroy Illegally Collected Data on Muslim Community
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) ordered the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment to destroy illegally collected personal data of Muslim community members after an investigation revealed unauthorized surveillance between 2015-2021, impacting at least 31 people, potentially hundreds more...
Dutch Ministry Ordered to Destroy Illegally Collected Data on Muslim Community
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) ordered the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment to destroy illegally collected personal data of Muslim community members after an investigation revealed unauthorized surveillance between 2015-2021, impacting at least 31 people, potentially hundreds more...
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44% Bias Score
Clearview AI Founder Ousted Amid Funding Struggles, Shift in Strategy
Clearview AI cofounder Hoan Ton-That was ousted from the company's board following his resignation as CEO and president amid struggles to secure funding and government contracts; the company is now pursuing contracts aligned with the Trump administration's priorities.
Clearview AI Founder Ousted Amid Funding Struggles, Shift in Strategy
Clearview AI cofounder Hoan Ton-That was ousted from the company's board following his resignation as CEO and president amid struggles to secure funding and government contracts; the company is now pursuing contracts aligned with the Trump administration's priorities.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Activist's Spyware Testimony Blocked in EU Parliament
Father Mattia Ferrari, Mediterranea chaplain, faced a year-long surveillance campaign including home intrusions, but right-wing European Parliament groups blocked his testimony, postponing it to April 23rd, sparking accusations of a cover-up over the Paragon spyware case.
Italian Activist's Spyware Testimony Blocked in EU Parliament
Father Mattia Ferrari, Mediterranea chaplain, faced a year-long surveillance campaign including home intrusions, but right-wing European Parliament groups blocked his testimony, postponing it to April 23rd, sparking accusations of a cover-up over the Paragon spyware case.
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48% Bias Score
UK Loses Bid to Keep Apple Legal Battle Secret
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal rejected the UK Home Office's attempt to keep secret its legal battle with Apple over a technical capability notice demanding access to Apple's Advanced Data Protection service, which Apple subsequently pulled from the UK.
UK Loses Bid to Keep Apple Legal Battle Secret
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal rejected the UK Home Office's attempt to keep secret its legal battle with Apple over a technical capability notice demanding access to Apple's Advanced Data Protection service, which Apple subsequently pulled from the UK.
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48% Bias Score
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