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February 10, 2025

Paragon Spyware Used to Spy on EU Journalists

A spyware campaign using Paragon Solutions’ technology targeted EU journalists and activists.

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January 29, 2025

Swedish Authority Urges GDPR Review to Support Tech Growth

The Swedish Data Protection Authority calls for a GDPR review to balance privacy protection and technological progress, addressing privacy concerns in law enforcement and workplaces.

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January 24, 2025

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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January 23, 2025

EU-US Data Transfers at Risk Under Trump

The EU-US data transfer saga intensifies as the TADPF faces scrutiny and potential instability due to U.S. surveillance laws and changing political landscapes.

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January 23, 2025

CNIL Unveils AI Strategy Ahead of Paris Summit

CNIL outlines its strategic priorities for AI governance and data protection ahead of the Paris AI summit, addressing rising privacy concerns and collaboration with European authorities.

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August 22, 2024

Austria Considers New Law for Monitoring Encrypted Messages

Austria’s proposed law allows targeted surveillance of encrypted messages on suspects’ phones, aiming to address terrorism while balancing privacy concerns.

June 10, 2024

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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May 19, 2024

Google’s call-scanning AI could lead to censorship

Google’s AI call scanning demo raises privacy concerns as experts warn of potential centralized censorship and surveillance risks in mobile communication.

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April 30, 2024

Privacy Concerns Raised by Dutch Data Protection Authority over Data-Collecting Traffic Lights

Dutch data protection authority raises privacy concerns over data-collecting traffic lights tracking road users’ personal information, urging transparency and compliance with privacy legislation.