The United Kingdom is moving towards launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot, anticipated for 2025. This initiative aims to modernize the financial ecosystem, but it has raised significant alarm among privacy advocates and economic experts. The primary concern revolves around the potential for government overreach and the implications for personal privacy in an […]
Spain's New Travel Data Law Sparks Concern in the Hospitality Sector
A new piece of legislation in Spain, set to take effect on October 1, 2024, will require hoteliers, travel agencies, and private rental landlords to collect and share sensitive information about travellers with the Ministry of the Interior. This law mandates the collection of extensive personal details, including payment methods, financial transactions, credit card numbers, […]
US FTC Highlights Privacy Concerns with Social Media Data
A recent report by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) raises significant alarm regarding the data practices of prominent social media platforms, including Meta, TikTok, and Twitch. The findings reveal that these companies lack transparency in how they gather, store, and manage user data, resulting in substantial privacy concerns for individuals, especially vulnerable groups like […]