Tag: Data Protection
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CNIL Fines Israeli Ad Tech Firm €1 Million for GDPR Violations over Personalized Advertising
Overview: A High-Profile GDPR Fine Sparks Debate France’s data protection authority, the CNIL, has levied a €1 million fine against an Israeli ad tech company for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The case centers on the firm’s role in providing personalized advertising services to an EU-based music-streaming platform. The decision underscores the…
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Camden rolls out ‘passports’ for rough sleepers to navigate services
Camden launches personal passports to help rough sleepers access services Camden Council has announced a pioneering initiative aimed at improving how people who have experienced rough sleeping navigate homelessness services. The authority, which has one of the higher rates of rough sleeping in the country, is rolling out “personal passports” for rough sleepers. The scheme…
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Unions Challenge Windhoek Country Club Medical Report Policy
Overview: Unions oppose full medical reports for sick leave Workers’ unions in Namibia are signaling strong opposition to a policy at the Windhoek Country Club that requires employees to disclose their illnesses when submitting sick leave. The unions argue that demanding full medical reports from staff constitutes an invasion of privacy and an abuse of…
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Apple Users Urged to Update as Security Warnings Prompt Rapid iOS 26.2 Rollout
Urgent advisory from Singapore CERT regarding Apple devices Singapore’s Cyber Security agencies have issued a high-priority advisory urging Apple users to update their iPhones and iPads to the latest iOS 26.2. The warning comes after researchers identified vulnerabilities in earlier iOS versions that attackers have reportedly exploited in the wild. While Apple has not disclosed…
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Azerbaijan’s New Digital Watch: MİRAS Expands State Surveillance and Privacy Risks
Overview: A Bold Expansion of State Surveillance On November 21, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree establishing a centralized digital platform designed to dramatically expand state surveillance capabilities. The Centralized Information and Digital Analytics System, abbreviated as MİRAS, marks a significant shift in how Azerbaijan collects, analyzes, and uses data from its citizens, businesses, and…
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Azerbaijan’s MİRAS: The Centralized Surveillance Platform and Privacy Risks
Introduction: A Bold Expansion of State Surveillance In November, Azerbaijan declared a sweeping shift in its digital governance with the launch of the Centralized Information and Digital Analytics System, known as MİRAS. Promoted as a modern, integrated platform for data management and analytics, MİRAS also raises serious alarms about privacy, civil liberties, and the oversight…
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Seven Household Names Take on Daily Mail Publisher in Landmark Privacy Case
Overview of the Case Prince Harry, along with six other prominent individuals, has filed a high-profile lawsuit against the publishers of a leading British newspaper, alleging unlawful information gathering that stretches back three decades. The action, which began in 2022, adds to a growing wave of legal challenges aimed at reforming media practices and protecting…
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ICCL Corrects Error: European Commission Letter Not About Niamh Sweeney’s DPC Appointment
Overview of the Clarification The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has publicly corrected a misinterpretation surrounding a letter it received from the European Commission. The organization acknowledged that it initially believed the correspondence pertained to the appointment of Niamh Sweeney to Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). In a subsequent clarification, ICCL confirmed that the…
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Why AI Toys Are Raising Safety Concerns This Holiday Season
Introduction: Advocates warn about AI toys As the holidays approach, a coalition of child and consumer advocacy groups, led by the nonprofit Fairplay, is cautioning families about AI-powered toys. In a recent advisory, the groups urge gift givers to rethink purchasing AI toys for children this season, citing privacy, safety, and developmental concerns. What the…
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Somerville House investigating after teachers’ dossier on students leaked
Brisbane school investigates possible data breach Somerville House, one of Brisbane’s most prestigious girls schools, has launched an internal investigation after a confidential dossier created by teachers about students and their families was leaked to the media. The document, which reportedly contained notes on students’ personalities, medical diagnoses, physical appearances, and even parents’ marital status,…