EU Lawmakers Gear Up to Negotiate the Next Data Protection Supervisor In the ever-changing landscape of data protection and privacy regulations, the role of the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) holds significant importance. With the current EDPS, Wojciech Wiewiórowski, nearing the end of his term in office, EU lawmakers are now in the process of […]
South Korea accuses DeepSeek of excessive data collection
South Korea Accuses DeepSeek of Excessive Data Collection In a recent turn of events, South Korea has raised concerns over the data collection practices of tech giant DeepSeek. The Local Intelligence Service has questioned the AI responses and data handling of DeepSeek’s subsidiary, LLM, sparking a debate on the boundaries of data collection and privacy […]
US Treasury sued for sharing private financial data with Musk’s DOGE
US Treasury Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Sharing Private Financial Data with Musk’s DOGE The US Treasury is under fire as union groups have filed a lawsuit against it, alleging that the department unlawfully provided Elon Musk’s cryptocurrency, DOGE, access to the private financial and personal information of millions of Americans. This shocking revelation has sparked […]
Italian data protection authority launches investigation into DeepSeek AI over privacy concerns
Italian Data Protection Authority Investigates DeepSeek AI Amid Privacy Concerns The Italian Data Protection Authority has recently set its sights on DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence company, citing worries about potential threats to the personal information of millions of Italian citizens. This move comes as part of the Authority’s broader efforts to ensure the protection of […]
Europol highlights encryption concerns at the World Economic Forum
Europol Highlights Encryption Concerns at the World Economic Forum Encryption has long been a topic of debate in the realms of cybersecurity and law enforcement. Recently, Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, brought this discussion to the forefront at the World Economic Forum. The agency highlighted its concerns regarding the challenges encryption poses to […]
World ID forced to stop offering crypto for biometrics in Brazil
World ID Faces Hurdles in Brazil and Germany Over Crypto for Biometrics World ID, a groundbreaking project striving to create a universal digital identity system, has hit a roadblock in Brazil. The initiative, which initially included the use of cryptocurrency for biometric data verification, has been forced to halt its operations in the country. This […]
WhatsApp wins temporary relief in India data sharing case
WhatsApp Secures Temporary Relief in India Data Sharing Case In a recent development, a tribunal in India has granted WhatsApp a temporary reprieve by halting the ban on its data sharing activities. This decision comes as a significant relief for the popular messaging platform, which has been embroiled in a legal battle over its privacy […]
Private messages shared by LinkedIn spark class-action lawsuit
Private Messages Shared by LinkedIn Spark Class-Action Lawsuit LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, has found itself at the center of a controversy as private messages shared among Premium customers have led to a class-action lawsuit over privacy concerns. The lawsuit, which has gained traction in recent weeks, highlights the importance of data protection and privacy […]
Donald Trump rebrings TikTok online
Donald Trump Revives TikTok Online: A Strategic Move or a Political Maneuver? The sudden disappearance of TikTok from app stores left millions of users shocked and disappointed. The popular video-sharing platform faced a grim fate after a law banning it on national security grounds came into effect. However, in a surprising turn of events, former […]
China steps up fight against illegal data activities
China Cracks Down on Illegal Data Activities: A Step Towards Data Security In an era where data is often referred to as the new oil, its protection and regulation have become paramount. China, a global powerhouse in technology and innovation, is taking decisive steps to combat illegal data activities within its borders. Stricter actions are […]