HMRC child benefit privacy breach scandal exposed
Tax authorities face legal crisis as experts reveal HMRC likely violated privacy laws by unlawfully collecting personal data to halt child benefit payments to thousands of families.
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Landlord caught snooping in tenant's wardrobe and drawers
A UK landlord faces severe backlash after being discovered rifling through a tenant's personal belongings, including underwear drawers, raising serious concerns about tenant rights and privacy violations in rental properties.
HMRC deadline: Last hours to avoid tax return fines
Millions of Brits face imminent HMRC deadline with just hours remaining to file self-assessment tax returns or risk substantial penalties. Essential guide to avoiding fines.
US tracked British journalist's travel movements secretly
Exclusive investigation reveals US Department of Homeland Security monitored journalist's flights across multiple countries in potential privacy breach
HMRC's £3,150 warning to 730,000 benefit claimants
HM Revenue & Customs has issued a critical alert affecting 730,000 tax credit claimants as major reporting changes take effect. Discover what you must do to avoid payments being stopped.
NYC couple sues NYPD over bedroom body camera footage
A young New York City couple is taking legal action against the NYPD after police officers' body cameras captured intimate footage of their bedroom during a wellness check, raising serious questions about privacy rights and police protocol.
Facebook private messages subpoenaed in NC murder case
Court records reveal Facebook provided private messages from a North Carolina murder investigation, raising serious questions about digital privacy and law enforcement access to personal data.
HMRC's child benefit crackdown targets travel fraud
UK tax authorities implement strict new measures to combat child benefit fraud, requiring families to prove children live with them when travelling overseas. Learn how this affects British parents.
HMRC Sends Tax Warning Letters to 45,000 Workers
Thousands of UK workers receive unexpected tax demands from HMRC after BBC expert reveals widespread coding errors affecting pensions and multiple jobs.
HMRC: £2,240 Tax Refund Unclaimed - Check Eligibility
Millions of UK taxpayers could be owed substantial refunds as HMRC reveals thousands haven't claimed marriage tax allowance. Discover if you're eligible for this little-known benefit.
Marriott Hit by Major Data Breach - 20GB Stolen
Exclusive investigation reveals how cybercriminals infiltrated Marriott's systems, stealing 20GB of confidential data including credit card details and internal documents in a major security breach affecting the hospitality industry.
Council worker spied on sick colleague using doorbell camera
A Westminster City Council employee has been suspended after allegedly using a neighbour's Ring doorbell to monitor a colleague on sick leave, raising serious questions about workplace surveillance and privacy rights.
New Orleans Court Data Breach Exposes Millions of Records
A massive data breach in New Orleans has exposed millions of court documents, revealing sensitive personal information and raising serious privacy concerns across Louisiana and beyond.
NHS nurse demands answers over data breach
A senior NHS nurse is demanding answers after discovering her private information was allegedly shared between health service chiefs and Scottish Government ministers without her consent, sparking a major privacy controversy.
HMRC Tax Deadline: Avoid £100 Penalty - File Now!
Millions of Brits face crucial self-assessment tax deadline with HMRC warning of immediate £100 fines for late filers. Essential guide to avoiding penalties and payment options.
HMRC Can Now Raid Bank Accounts for Unpaid Tax
HMRC gains controversial new authority to directly recover unpaid tax debts from millions of bank accounts without court orders, raising serious concerns about financial safeguards and taxpayer rights.
HMRC gains power to seize money from bank accounts
HM Revenue & Customs gains controversial authority to recover tax debts directly from personal bank accounts without court orders, raising privacy and fairness concerns across Britain.
Instagram post triggers £5,000 HMRC tax investigation
A UK tradesman's innocent Instagram post about his new van led to a shocking £5,000 tax investigation. Discover how HMRC is monitoring social media and how to protect yourself from unexpected tax bills.
LNER data breach: Passenger information stolen in cyber attack
London North Eastern Railway confirms massive cybersecurity breach affecting customer data including email addresses and partial payment details. Investigation underway as passengers warned to remain vigilant.
Inside The Independent's VPN Testing Methodology
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
Australian Leaders' Private Numbers Exposed in US Databases
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition figures Sussan Ley and Scott Morrison had their personal mobile numbers circulating in American marketing databases, raising serious security concerns.
Australian PM's mobile number leaked in security breach
Anthony Albanese's personal mobile number was publicly revealed during a press conference, raising serious questions about privacy protocols and national security safeguards for world leaders.
Discord Data Breach Exposes Billions of Messages
Popular messaging platform Discord faces scrutiny after a massive data leak exposes billions of user messages through third-party service vulnerability. UK users advised to review security settings.
Discord Data Breach: Millions of Users' Info Stolen
Popular communication platform Discord faces a massive security crisis as hackers steal 4.7 million users' private data including email addresses and credentials in sophisticated cyber raid.
Discord age verification hack exposes user IDs
Sensitive identity documents including passports and driving licences from thousands of Discord users have been compromised after a cybersecurity breach at an age verification provider.
HMRC Urgent Warning: New Tax Rebate Scam Targeting Brits
UK taxpayers are being targeted by a sophisticated new phishing scam pretending to be from HMRC. Learn how to spot the fake tax rebate messages and protect your personal information from fraudsters.
HMRC to reclaim £300M from 1.5M UK taxpayers
HMRC is launching a massive tax recovery operation targeting 1.5 million Brits for overpaid pandemic support. Discover if you're on the list and what you can do.
Discord age verification exposes millions of ID documents
A catastrophic security failure at Discord has exposed sensitive government-issued ID documents submitted for age verification, putting millions of users at risk of identity theft and fraud.
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.
Sydney Uber driver charged over hidden camera in car
A Sydney Uber driver has been charged after police discovered a hidden camera secretly recording passengers in his vehicle. The disturbing find has raised serious safety concerns for ride-sharing users across Australia.
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