All news on the topic: Privacy

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Pegasus spyware targeted EU lawmaker investigating surveillance abuses
Researchers say Stelios Kouloglou’s device was compromised after he joined European parliamentary committee
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Two EY employees sacked after alleged breach of Australian PM Anthony Albanese’s banking data
Two Ernst and Young employees have been sacked after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s personal banking information was allegedly breached while the pair worked for the accounting firm at the Commonwealth Bank.
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Vanessa Trump, mother of five and Tiger Woods’ partner, diagnosed with breast cancer
The mother-of-five, 48, shared the health update on Instagram, thanking doctors for "performing a procedure" on her earlier this week.
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Experts confirm Telegram traffic flaw could let spies map users worldwide
IStories has obtained an expert report from Symbolic Software, a firm specializing in cybersecurity analysis and technical audits of applications for tech giants such as Zoom, Mozilla, Coinbase, and many others.
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Prince Louis turns 8 as ‘cheeky royal’ grows into more composed public role
With Prince Louis celebrating his eighth birthday, one royal expert believes the young royal is coming into his own sense of independence, while his devoted parents are still fostering his cheeky side.
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French prosecutors investigate X over alleged algorithm meddling and illegal AI content
Billionaire owner chooses not to attend voluntary interview as part of investigation by French cybercrime unit.
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Epstein survivors sue Trump administration and Google over exposed identities
A group of Epstein survivors filed a class action lawsuit against the Trump administration and Google on Thursday over the disclosure of personal information found in the release of files.
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UK iPhone users must prove they are 18 to access some Apple services
Millions of Apple iPhone customers in the UK will now have to confirm they are 18 or older to access all available services, including by showing a credit card or scanning an ID.
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Senate fast-tracks bill to release Epstein records following overwhelming House vote
Legislation would next go to Trump, who indicated he would sign the bill after he and his allies backed down from opposition.
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Trump’s attempt to hide Epstein records collapses as Congress forces release
Additional files concerning the disgraced pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein will be made public, as Congress approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release all files within 30 days.
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Trump reverses stance and urges House Republicans to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote for the release of the so-called Epstein files, marking a dramatic reversal after he previously opposed the proposal.
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Hacked hospital CCTV videos of women sold on Telegram, police say
Police say that CCTV videos hacked from a maternity hospital in India have been sold on Telegram, raising serious questions about privacy and security in a country where such cameras are widespread.
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Private companies most likely to employ workplace surveillance tools
A third of UK employers are using “bossware” technology to track workers’ activity, with the most common methods including monitoring emails and web browsing.
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U.S. pathologist ordered to pay $2.5 million to couple for posting video of their dead child
A U.S. jury has awarded $2.5 million to a couple after a pathologist posted graphic videos on Instagram showing their deceased newborn’s body without their consent.
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“Encrypted” control: how Telegram’s infrastructure could be leaking data to the FSB
A new investigation has cast a long shadow over Telegram’s claims of privacy and independence.
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Shadow curator of Telegram: how Russian intelligence agencies access data of billions of users
The technical infrastructure that underpins Telegram is controlled by a man whose companies have collaborated with Russian intelligence services.
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Hackers target Adidas: customer support data stolen in cyberattack
Adidas has disclosed it’s been hit by a cyber attack in which customers’ personal information has been stolen.
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Permanent facial recognition cameras to be installed in Croydon despite privacy concerns
Permanent facial recognition cameras are coming to London, despite campaigners warning the move is the first step towards ‘a dystopian nightmare’.
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Elon Musk ’fathers undisclosed 13th child’ with controversial MAGA influencer
A far-right MAGA influencer has alleged that she has secretly given birth to Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk’s 13th child in a post on his X social media app.
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Another challenge for Harry as US visa judge takes new steps to release the ‘maximum amount’ of documents regarding the Prince’s drug use
A judge has mandated the US government to investigate which documents concerning Prince Harry’s visa can be disclosed to the public.
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Meta to proceed with plan to use UK Facebook and Instagram posts for AI training
Move to use shared posts follows information commissioner concerns and sets collision course with EU over privacy
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Leisure centers are abandoning biometric systems used to monitor staff, in response to increased scrutiny from the UK’s data watchdog
Firms such as Serco and Virgin Active pull facial recognition and fingerprint scan systems used to monitor staff attendance
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Homeowner threatens cold callers with £25,000 fine and puts up massive fence
The legal warning posted outside the front entrance to the house in Bedminster, Bristol warns cold callers of a £25,000 “minimum penalty”, and there's also a huge wooden barrier to the front door
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Sex abuse victim's details could be among hundreds revealed by data breach
London Mayor's Office is currently under investigation as data of "around 400 people" has been shared online in a breach of privacy - something one victim called "chilling"
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Garden expert warns as you can be fined £1k for breaking neighbour privacy rule
As people spend more time in their gardens as the weather is warmer, there are certain rules that you should not break, because otherwise, you could face a massive fine
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