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February 1, 2023

TikTok in Europe’s crosshairs

Chinese-owned app TikTok faces increasing backlash from European politicians and regulators.

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February 1, 2023

France under fire over fast-track plan for AI video surveillance at Paris Olympics

Ministers say exceptional security needed but rights groups warn new law could extend police powers permanently.

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February 1, 2023

AI-Generated Voice Firm Clamps Down After 4chan Makes Celebrity Voices for Abuse

4chan members used ElevenLabs to make deepfake voices of Emma Watson, Joe Rogan, and others saying racist, transphobic, and violent things.

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January 31, 2023

MI5 spies broke law by holding people’s intercepted data for years

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled that UK spies have unlawfully held onto individuals’ intercepted data for five years.

January 30, 2023

Maltese government ditches controversial Huawei ‘Safe City’ CCTV company

The Maltese government has decided to put an end to the Safe City Malta project

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January 30, 2023

Consumers Concerned About AI’s Impact on Data Privacy

Research has revealed a rift between consumer desires and organizational mindsets surrounding data privacy, especially artificial intelligence (AI).

January 30, 2023

French DPA fines app developer VOODOO 3 million euros

CNIL fined app developer VOODOO 3 million euros for unlawfully tracking users’ activity without their consent.

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January 29, 2023

EU To Introduce New Rules On Political Ads

The European Parliament is toughening rules on political advertising, aiming to making elections more transparent and less vulnerable to interference.

January 29, 2023

Dutch hacker obtained virtually all Austrians’ personal data

The police did not elaborate on the consequences for Austrians’ data security.

January 28, 2023

EU Trying to Bring in ‘Mass Surveillance’ with Proposed Digital Law

A senior MEP within the European Parliament has accused the EU of trying to bring in “mass surveillance” with a new law controlling private online chats.