Concerns Over Biometric Surveillance as Technology Advances
Rapidly advancing biometric technologies, including smell and gait identification, raise urgent privacy concerns and highlight the need for regulatory frameworks in the UK.
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Telegram reports spike in sharing user data with law enforcement
Telegram’s data-sharing practices with law enforcement have significantly increased, raising privacy concerns amid regulatory scrutiny.
EDPS Warns Frontex Over Violations in Data Sharing
The EDPS reprimanded Frontex for non-compliance with data-sharing regulations, urging adherence to safeguards to protect individuals’ rights.
EDPB Publishes Guidelines on GDPR Data Transfers to Non-European Authorities
EDPB issued guidelines on GDPR Article 48 for data transfers to third country authorities and approved a new European Data Protection Seal.
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.
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.