Tag: Privacy Rights
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NBI and the Cabral Cellphone: The Legal Twist in a High-Profile Death Probe
Context: The Cabral Case in Brief The ongoing inquiry into the death of Maria Catalina Cabral, a former undersecretary for public works, has thrust an unusual legal question into the spotlight: who controls the late official’s cellphone, and under what conditions can investigators access its contents? Reports indicate that the device remains in the possession…
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Unions Reject Full Medical Reports at Windhoek Country Club
Background Workers’ unions in Namibia are challenging a policy at the Windhoek Country Club that requires employees to disclose the full details of their illnesses when submitting sick leave. The unions argue that the policy intrudes on personal privacy and could constitute an abuse of management authority. A petition detailing workers’ concerns was presented to…
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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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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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ICCL Corrects Course: Misinterpreted European Commission Letter Over DPC Appointment
Background: What Happened The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has acknowledged an error in its interpretation of a letter from the European Commission. The group initially suggested the document pertained to the appointment of Niamh Sweeney to Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) in September. ICCL has since clarified that the correspondence was connected to…
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Media Ethics in Public Figure Allegations: Responsibility, Verification, and Public Trust
Introduction: The responsibility of reporting on public figures In an age of rapid information sharing, media outlets face immense pressure to publish breaking stories about public figures. The stakes are high: accurate reporting protects the public, while irresponsible coverage can harm individuals, influence political outcomes, and erode trust in journalism. A principled approach combines verification,…
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Lawmakers Warn: ICE Access to Graphite Spyware Could Threaten Freedom of Movement, Speech, and Privacy
What is Graphite spyware and who uses it? Graphite spyware, developed by Paragon Solutions, is an advanced surveillance tool allegedly designed to covertly monitor smartphones and other devices. Paragon Solutions, founded in 2019 by former Israeli intelligence and defense tech professionals, has positioned Graphite within a broader, highly scrutinized spyware market that has drawn attention…
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Kenya’s Cybercrime Law: State, Petitioners Advance Consensus on Suspended Sections Ahead of Consolidation
Overview: A Path Toward Resolution In a pivotal development at the Milimani High Court, the State and several petitioners signaled progress toward consensus on the suspended cybercrime sections of Kenya’s recently amended cybercrime law. The consolidated constitutional challenges, which have drawn attention from civil rights advocates, technology firms, and jurists, are now edging closer to…
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Royal Privacy Win: William and Kate Sued French Magazine Over Intrusive Alpine Holiday Photos
Overview of the case and outcome The Prince and Princess of Wales have secured a victory in a high-profile privacy dispute with a French magazine, which published photographs of William, Kate, and their three children during a private alpine holiday earlier this year. Kensington Palace confirmed the couple had pursued legal action to protect their…
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Kensington Palace comments on ‘grossly intrusive’ photos of William, Kate and children after French magazine lawsuit win
Kensington Palace Addresses Privacy Row After Invasive Photos The Prince and Princess of Wales have publicly responded to a ruling in which they successfully sued a French magazine over photographs published of their private Alpine family holiday. In a statement issued by Kensington Palace, officials characterized the images as a gross invasion of privacy that…