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A man with short hair and a slight smile is facing forward. There is a digital overlay on his face displaying facial recognition features, with lines and points marking facial geometry. To the left, the word "PROCESSING" is shown above a progress bar. The background is blurred.

February 28, 2024

UK shop ordered to stop using facial recognition technology to monitor staff

ICO orders Serco Leisure to stop using biometric surveillance on staff, citing GDPR violations.

A tin filled with homemade sandwich cookies. The cookies are golden brown with a crunchy texture. They are paired with a creamy filling, possibly chocolate. The tin has a colorful striped pattern on the edges and is lined with white parchment paper.

February 28, 2024

Bavarian DPA checks website cookie compliance

BayLDA finds 350 non-compliant cookie banners on Bavarian websites.

A man with gray hair wearing a dark suit is talking on a mobile phone. He is facing away, towards large windows with a blurred view of the outside. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly an office or airport terminal. The lighting is natural and soft.

February 28, 2024

EU Parliament Cybersecurity Concerns Amid Spyware Discovery

EU Parliament boosts cybersecurity after spyware found on members’ phones.

A laptop displaying a digital lock icon with the word "Secured" and a checkmark on the screen is placed on a round wooden table. The screen shows a map of the world in the background. A small gray clock and a potted plant are also on the table, with a window view behind them.

February 19, 2024

Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules

ECHR rules against Russia’s encryption demands, upholding privacy rights.

Close-up of a person holding a smartphone against a blurred, colorful background. The phone's screen reflects soft, out-of-focus lights, creating a dreamy bokeh effect. The colors are predominantly pink, purple, and green, adding a vibrant and abstract feel to the image.

February 8, 2024

Poland to probe previous government’s spyware use

Poland investigates former government’s alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware and illegal fund allocation.

A white security camera mounted on a black wall, angled downward. The camera is cylindrical with a dark, rounded front that houses the lens. The wall has subtle blue dots in the background.

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.

February 2, 2024

800 Chinese CCTV Cameras Banned In EU Parliament Installed in Children’s Hospital

Dublin’s new children’s hospital faces privacy concerns with 800+ CCTV cameras.

Two warehouse workers standing on a concrete floor, surrounded by shelves stocked with boxes and large containers. One worker, in uniform and a red cap, holds a pallet jack loaded with stacked items. The other, also in uniform, appears to be inspecting or discussing with the first.

January 25, 2024

France fines Amazon €32 million over employee surveillance

CNIL has imposed a significant penalty on Amazon France Logistique, fining the company €32 million for deploying a monitoring system deemed excessively intrusive.

Silhouette of a person standing in front of a large digital screen displaying abstract, glitch-like patterns in blue and green hues. The image has a futuristic, cybernetic ambiance, emphasizing the contrast between the dark figure and the vibrant, dynamic backdrop.

January 9, 2024

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.

Person typing on a Dell laptop with a Google search page open. A smartphone and pen are on the right side. A small pot of flowers is on the left. The person wears a denim jacket, and two fingers have small tattoos. The setting is indoors with a marble table surface.

January 7, 2024

Google Starts Eliminating Cookies (so only they can track you)

. While third-party cookies will bid farewell, Google will still track user activity using new methods that prioritize privacy.

January 7, 2024

Amazon Under Fire for Selling Hidden Spy Cameras

Hidden spy cameras disguised as everyday objects are being sold on Amazon, raising concerns about privacy violations and illegal activities.

A person wearing Sony headphones is editing audio on a computer. They are seated at a desk with two monitors; the left displays an abstract image, and the right shows an audio waveform. Their hand is adjusting a control on the desk. The environment is softly lit.

December 18, 2023

Marketing company it can eavesdrop on your conversations thru your devices

Cox Media Group allegedly offers ad targeting based on eavesdropping.

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surveillance

UK shop ordered to stop using facial recognition technology to monitor staff

EU Parliament Cybersecurity Concerns Amid Spyware Discovery

Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules

Poland to probe previous government’s spyware use

Facial recognition cameras in UK supermarkets rise concerns of discrimination

800 Chinese CCTV Cameras Banned In EU Parliament Installed in Children’s Hospital

UK’s New Surveillance Bill Raises Privacy Concerns

Google Starts Eliminating Cookies (so only they can track you)

Amazon Under Fire for Selling Hidden Spy Cameras

Marketing company it can eavesdrop on your conversations thru your devices

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