Google to Delete Users’ Location Data
Google commits to deleting users’ location data, saving it locally, reducing storage duration, and safeguarding privacy amidst increasing pressure for user protection.
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EncroChat Phone Network Interception Upheld by Court
Dutch court upholds use of EncroChat data in conviction, affirming EU trust principle.
CJEU rules on data storage under Law Enforcement Directive
CJEU decides on the implications of storing personal data of individuals convicted of crimes under EU Directive 2016/680, focusing on the right to erasure and the principle of proportionality.
UK’s New Surveillance Bill Raises Privacy Concerns
The UK government is pushing through new legislation to expand its surveillance powers, causing concern among tech firms and privacy campaigners.
Apple and Google admits sharing push notification data with governments
Apple and Google to clarify government requests for push notification data.
Met police data platform deployed with data protection issues
The Metropolitan Police Service’s Connect system encountered data protection issues and search functionality weaknesses.
Czech Police’s Facial Recognition Software under scrutiny
The use of facial recognition software by the Czech Police is under scrutiny due to legal and data protection concerns.
Metropolitan police shared sensitive data about crime victims with Facebook
British police shared sensitive data collected from individuals reporting sexual offences and domestic abuse crimes on their websites with Facebook for targeted advertising.
Big Tech gives EU access to thousands of user accounts each year
Governments are increasingly turning to Big Tech for assistance in accessing confidential consumer information.
OECD adopts landmark agreement on safeguarding privacy in law enforcement and national security data access
OECD countries adopted the first agreement on safeguarding privacy when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.
ICO calls for police to end ‘excessive collection’ of personal data from rape and assault victims
The ICO has called for police and prosecutors to immediately stop collecting vast amounts of sensitive personal information from victims of rape.
Clearview AI predicts 100 billion photos will give it worldwide facial recognition ability
The facial recognition company Clearview AI is telling investors it’s on track to have 100 billion facial photos in its database within a year.