security

July 3, 2025

Germany’s Data Watchdog Calls for DeepSeek Ban

Germany’s data watchdog accuses DeepSeek of unlawful data transfers to China, prompting potential EU-wide app bans under GDPR rules.

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June 8, 2025

EU Experts Warn Against Weakening Encryption in ProtectEU Plan

EU experts warn that weakening encryption under ProtectEU risks privacy, security, and human rights, urging the Commission to protect strong encryption standards.

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April 5, 2024

France’s Surveillance Bill Expands Amid Privacy Debates

French MPs vote to broaden intelligence surveillance, raising privacy concerns amidst debates on democratic oversight.

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February 12, 2024

Rethinking Freedom of Information in the Wake of Sweden’s Gang Wars

Sweden’s open data laws clash with rising gang-related violence.

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February 7, 2024

Facial recognition cameras in UK supermarkets rise concerns of discrimination

Supermarket chain’s facial recognition use in poor areas raises GDPR concerns.

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November 8, 2023

EU Parliament nails down agreement on child sexual abuse regulation

The EU Parliament’s main political groups have agreed on a draft law to prevent the online spread of child sexual abuse material, focusing on detection and reporting, with provisions for encryption and age verification.

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November 1, 2023

Face Search Engine PimEyes Blocks Searches of Children’s Faces

PimEyes, a public face search engine, has implemented measures to block searches of children’s faces in response to privacy concerns.

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November 1, 2023

Greek data watchdog to rule on AI systems in refugee camps

The Greek Data Protection Authority is set to decide on the legality of AI and biometric surveillance systems in the country’s refugee camps, a decision that could impact the use of such systems in migration management globally.

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September 7, 2023

Met police data platform deployed with data protection issues

The Metropolitan Police Service’s Connect system encountered data protection issues and search functionality weaknesses.

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July 26, 2023

The legal and ethical implications of synthetic data

The article discusses the complex legal and ethical issues arising from the creation and use of synthetic data, emphasizing the need for robust guidelines to maintain privacy and integrity while exploiting its potential benefits.

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June 18, 2023

More security cameras threaten public privacy, watchdogs say

As the number of security cameras installed across the Netherlands continues to surge, concerns about their impact on public privacy are intensifying.

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June 10, 2023

UK to remove Chinese-made surveillance equipment from sensitive government sites

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled sweeping measures to safeguard the nation’s security.

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