France’s Surveillance Bill Expands Amid Privacy Debates
French MPs vote to broaden intelligence surveillance, raising privacy concerns amidst debates on democratic oversight.
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UK shop ordered to stop using facial recognition technology to monitor staff
ICO orders Serco Leisure to stop using biometric surveillance on staff, citing GDPR violations.
Bavarian DPA checks website cookie compliance
BayLDA finds 350 non-compliant cookie banners on Bavarian websites.
EU Parliament Cybersecurity Concerns Amid Spyware Discovery
EU Parliament boosts cybersecurity after spyware found on members’ phones.
Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules
ECHR rules against Russia’s encryption demands, upholding privacy rights.
Poland to probe previous government’s spyware use
Poland investigates former government’s alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware and illegal fund allocation.
Facial recognition cameras in UK supermarkets rise concerns of discrimination
Supermarket chain’s facial recognition use in poor areas raises GDPR concerns.
800 Chinese CCTV Cameras Banned In EU Parliament Installed in Children’s Hospital
Dublin’s new children’s hospital faces privacy concerns with 800+ CCTV cameras.
France fines Amazon €32 million over employee surveillance
CNIL has imposed a significant penalty on Amazon France Logistique, fining the company €32 million for deploying a monitoring system deemed excessively intrusive.
UK’s New Surveillance Bill Raises Privacy Concerns
The UK government is pushing through new legislation to expand its surveillance powers, causing concern among tech firms and privacy campaigners.
Google Starts Eliminating Cookies (so only they can track you)
. While third-party cookies will bid farewell, Google will still track user activity using new methods that prioritize privacy.
Amazon Under Fire for Selling Hidden Spy Cameras
Hidden spy cameras disguised as everyday objects are being sold on Amazon, raising concerns about privacy violations and illegal activities.