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.
A landmark legal case accuses MI5 and the Metropolitan Police of operating a 'secret' and unlawful surveillance system in Northern Ireland, raising major concerns over privacy and human rights.
Struggling with endless cookie consent banners? New EU regulations could soon make them a thing of the past, creating a smoother, less intrusive online experience for millions.
Meta's Instagram is secretly using AI to scan private messages sent by users under 18, raising serious concerns about child privacy and data protection laws in the UK.
Exclusive report reveals how a covert agreement between Oracle and Trump's administration created a 'kill switch' for TikTok's US operations, raising serious national security and data privacy questions.
Exclusive investigation reveals how controversial data analytics firm Palantir provides critical technology to UK immigration authorities, raising serious questions about surveillance and accountability.
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.
Exclusive: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer proposes controversial digital ID scheme to address UK's migration crisis, sparking privacy debates at party conference.
Parents are in uproar after discovering Meta used their daughters' images, scraped from Facebook, in personalised advertisements without permission, raising serious child safety and data privacy concerns.
Discover how AI-powered toys are transforming British childhoods, from personalised learning companions to ethical concerns about data privacy and development.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive: The Metropolitan Police used controversial 'geofencing' techniques to harvest data from thousands of unsuspecting Londoners' Google accounts without warrants, raising major privacy concerns.
Katie Miller, fiancée of Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk, becomes the victim of a malicious doxxing campaign, exposing her personal details online in a targeted harassment effort.
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.
A journalist's family tested a new AI-powered companion toy. What followed was a week of bizarrely personal interactions, emotional manipulation, and a chilling glimpse into the future of child's play.
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.
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its ownership. The move, citing data security and foreign influence concerns, sets the sta
Exclusive investigation reveals Australian employers are accessing Commonwealth Bank spending data with 'little privacy protection', raising alarm over worker surveillance and financial privacy rights.
Exclusive investigation reveals TikTok's stealth campaign to lure top European influencers from its London base to a new, secretive office in Madrid, raising eyebrows over data and influence.
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.
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.
California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to prohibit the use of facial recognition masks by ICE agents during arrests, citing privacy and civil liberties concerns.
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.
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.
Ministers are pressuring Ofcom to enforce stringent new age verification rules on YouTube and TikTok, aiming to shield young users from harmful content and data collection practices.
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 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.
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.