University email blunder exposes staff data
Western Sydney University faces scrutiny after accidentally exposing staff email addresses in a mass communication error, prompting urgent investigation and privacy concerns.
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HMRC Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Taxpayers' Details
A serious data breach at HM Revenue and Customs has compromised confidential information of thousands of taxpayers, sparking urgent investigations and raising serious questions about government data security protocols.
Palantir's secret tech powers UK immigration enforcement
Exclusive investigation reveals how controversial data analytics firm Palantir provides critical technology to UK immigration authorities, raising serious questions about surveillance and accountability.
Ofcom Enforces Online Safety Act on Porn Sites
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
Smart Home Devices Spying on You? Shocking UK Privacy Study
Groundbreaking research from the University of Warwick exposes severe privacy flaws in popular smart home devices. Discover which gadgets are collecting your most intimate data and how to protect your digital life from corporate surveillance.
Kmart's Secret Facial Recognition Trial Sparks Privacy Fury
Kmart Australia faces a consumer firestorm after a hidden facial recognition trial was exposed in a South Australian store, raising serious questions about customer privacy and biometric data consent.
Met Police Data Breach Exposes Hackney Council Staff Details
A significant data breach within the Metropolitan Police has compromised the personal information of Hackney Council staff. The incident raises serious concerns about data security protocols.
Clegg's Tech Pact Branded 'Sloppy Seconds' from US
Former UK Deputy PM Nick Clegg faces intense criticism for a multibillion-dollar transatlantic tech pact, with US insiders dismissing it as a desperate move for 'sloppy seconds' from Silicon Valley.
Jaguar Land Rover Staff Data Compromised in Cyberattack
Jaguar Land Rover investigates a significant cyberattack compromising UK staff data. The breach, linked to a third-party vendor, exposes personal details including national insurance numbers.
Met Police Secretly Harvested Google Data From Thousands
Exclusive: The Metropolitan Police used controversial 'geofencing' techniques to harvest data from thousands of unsuspecting Londoners' Google accounts without warrants, raising major privacy concerns.
GMP CCTV Blunder Exposes Family's Private Footage
A family in Greater Manchester was left horrified after police mistakenly published their CCTV footage online, exposing a private domestic incident to the public in a major data breach.
Instagram's Secret Tracking: How App Monitors You When Closed
Shocking new research reveals Instagram's covert data collection practices, tracking user activity even when the app is closed. Discover the privacy implications for millions of UK users.
Employers Tracking Workers' Bank Data With Little Privacy Protection
Exclusive investigation reveals Australian employers are accessing Commonwealth Bank spending data with 'little privacy protection', raising alarm over worker surveillance and financial privacy rights.
Hospital Boss Arrested in Hidden Camera Scandal
A Texas hospital director faces serious legal action after covert cameras were discovered in patient and staff bathrooms, sparking a major privacy scandal and lawsuits.
London's £7 Banana Skewed National Economic Data
A startling data analysis reveals how a single 'rotten' banana in London skewed national statistics, exposing critical flaws in economic data collection and sparking calls for government reform.
Meta faces UK billion-pound lawsuit over kids' Instagram data
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by UK children in a landmark case alleging illegal collection and exploitation of minors' personal data without proper consent.
FTC Launches Major Probe Into OpenAI's ChatGPT
The FTC has launched a comprehensive investigation into OpenAI, demanding extensive records on how ChatGPT handles data, privacy, and potential consumer harm. The probe could have significant implications for AI regulation.
Australia Enforces Digital ID Checks for Porn Sites
Australia pioneers a radical online safety law, enforcing strict digital ID checks for pornography access. The move ignites fierce debate on privacy, effectiveness, and the future of internet regulation worldwide.
UK's New War on Online Child Abuse Sparks Privacy Row
Home Secretary unveils groundbreaking legislation forcing tech giants to scan for child sexual abuse material, sparking fierce privacy debate.
China Suspends IBM and SAP Data Processing in Security Move
China's internet watchdog, the CAC, has ordered a 'security review' halting IBM and SAP from processing sensitive data out of the country, signalling a major escalation in tech decoupling.
The One Privacy Mistake 99% of People Make
A leading cybersecurity expert reveals the most common and dangerous privacy mistake people make online, exposing them to fraud and identity theft. Discover the simple steps you can take to protect yourself today.
Meta faces £3bn UK lawsuit over WhatsApp data
Meta is hit with a massive £3 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, accused of illegally merging WhatsApp user data with Facebook for profit without proper consent.
Zuckerberg Sues Meta in Stunning Boardroom Betrayal
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg files a bombshell lawsuit against his own company's board, alleging a catastrophic failure in data security and a 'fundamental breach of fiduciary duty' that threatens the future of Facebook and Instagram.
UK Websites Manipulate Users With Deceptive Cookie Banners
A major new study reveals how 'Accept All' cookie banners on UK websites are designed to manipulate users into giving away their data, with a clear 'Reject All' button often hidden or missing entirely.
ISP fined $65k for selling location data without consent
The US FCC has imposed a hefty fine on American Network for violating privacy rules by selling real-time location data without user consent, marking a significant enforcement action.
How Social Media Giants Exploit Your Pregnancy Data
An explosive investigation reveals how tech platforms harvest and monetise intimate pregnancy data, targeting vulnerable users with relentless personalised ads and content.
Tennessee Data Breach: FBI Agent's Laptop Stolen with Case Files
Exclusive: A major security lapse at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has exposed highly sensitive case files after an FBI agent's laptop was stolen, raising serious concerns about data protection protocols.
Jaguar Land Rover Data Stolen and Sold on Telegram for £10
Exclusive investigation reveals a major data breach at Jaguar Land Rover, with confidential files on Crown Vehicles and internal systems being traded for just £10 on encrypted messaging apps, raising serious cybersecurity concerns.
Digital ID Cards: Your Say on the UK's Controversial New Scheme
Exclusive: The UK government is pushing ahead with plans for a digital identity system. We reveal the public's fierce debate over privacy, convenience, and the future of your personal data.
Sainsbury's in hot water over secret facial recognition trial
Sainsbury's is under fire for secretly trialling live facial recognition technology at petrol stations across the UK, raising serious privacy concerns with customers and civil liberty groups.
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