France suspends Shein sex dolls as Paris store opens
French authorities suspend sales of AI-powered intimacy dolls at Shein's new Paris store amid fierce protests over ethical concerns and data privacy issues.
French authorities suspend sales of AI-powered intimacy dolls at Shein's new Paris store amid fierce protests over ethical concerns and data privacy issues.
A major security failure at MaineHealth has left sensitive death notices publicly accessible for months, raising serious concerns about patient privacy and data protection protocols in the US healthcare system.
Exclusive analysis reveals alarming gaps in England's public health data collection, hampering pandemic response and future planning as key metrics go unrecorded.
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.
Ireland's Data Protection Commission forces Meta to pause AI training on Facebook and Instagram user data after privacy complaints, marking major EU data protection enforcement.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama opens up about the hidden challenges of White House life, from security concerns to lack of privacy in stunning new revelations.
ACLU lawsuit challenges Trump-era policy requiring DNA collection from detained immigrants, raising serious privacy and civil liberties concerns
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.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the truth behind Amazon's cashier-less stores - hundreds of Indian workers are watching your shopping, not just AI.
A groundbreaking digital identity scheme is poised to streamline travel within the Common Travel Area, offering Britons and Irish citizens a seamless border experience while raising privacy considerations.
Lord Ashcroft delivers scathing critique of Keir Starmer's proposed national ID scheme, warning of massive costs, privacy concerns and classic Labour overreach in explosive new analysis.
The US government is dramatically expanding its facial recognition programme at major airports, requiring nearly all international travellers to undergo biometric scans. This controversial move raises serious questions about privacy rights and data protec
Home Secretary faces parliamentary pressure to force Samsung, Apple and Google to provide access to encrypted messages in criminal investigations, raising privacy concerns.
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.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils ambitious plans for mandatory digital identity scheme, promising to transform how Britons access public services while facing fierce criticism from privacy campaigners.
Labour leader Keir Starmer proposes groundbreaking digital ID cards to combat illegal immigration and streamline public services, sparking both support and civil liberties concerns.
Exclusive investigation reveals Amazon delivery drivers are being mandated to wear AI-powered smart glasses that monitor their every move, raising serious concerns about worker privacy and digital rights in Britain's gig economy.
Controversial new government plans would publicly identify individuals dodging community service, raising serious concerns about privacy and rehabilitation.
New documents reveal the Department of Homeland Security bought access to millions of Americans' mobile location information, bypassing constitutional protections in what critics call a 'mass surveillance' programme.
Exclusive: The DWP gains sweeping new authority to monitor bank accounts in real-time as part of a major benefits fraud prevention initiative, raising privacy concerns among campaigners.
Labour's proposed digital ID cards spark fierce debate as experts warn of technical failures and privacy concerns. Discover why this digital transformation might be doomed from the start.
A Pennsylvania court case sees Facebook messages admitted as key evidence in a rape trial, raising crucial questions about digital privacy and legal admissibility in the modern age.
Meta's Facebook faces massive €210 million penalty from French authorities for making it difficult for users to refuse cookie tracking in major GDPR enforcement action.
US Senator Marco Rubio received intelligence from controversial Salvadoran firm CECOT, raising serious questions about foreign influence and privacy rights in American politics.
Central London witnessed massive demonstrations as protesters descended on Westminster to voice fierce opposition against the government's proposed digital identity cards, citing privacy concerns and state overreach.
Channel 4's gripping new drama The Iris Affair, starring Niamh Algar, reveals how our personal devices are secretly listening to us - and the truth is more frightening than fiction.
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
Millions of UK drivers are being automatically enrolled as potential NHS blood donors through their driving licence applications without explicit consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
India's ambitious Aadhaar digital identity system faces growing scrutiny as millions report exclusion from essential services, creating a deep societal divide about technology's role in governance.
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK's proposed digital identity system faces massive cost overruns and serious privacy concerns, with experts warning it could become another taxpayer-funded disaster.