India's telecom ministry mandates pre-installation of the 'Sanchar Saathi' cybersecurity app on all new smartphones, raising significant privacy concerns. Read more about the implications for users and manufacturers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Labour leader Keir Starmer proposes groundbreaking digital ID cards to combat illegal immigration and streamline public services, sparking both support and civil liberties concerns.
The US State Department confirms enhanced screening of social media accounts for visa applicants, raising concerns about free speech and privacy rights as Charlie Kirk's organisation faces investigation.
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
Tensions flare at RSU 10 school board meeting as parents and community members clash over transgender athlete participation in school sports, raising concerns about privacy and fairness.
An in-depth examination of the UK's escalating border control measures. This piece argues that the government's new digital surveillance plans threaten to dismantle ancient British liberties under the guise of protecting national security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former PM Tony Blair's institute urges the next government to implement a mandatory digital ID system, claiming it could save billions and revolutionise public services. Critics raise privacy concerns.
A shocking exposé from the University of Michigan reveals how private investigators, hired by Donald Trump's company, engaged in extensive surveillance of his own employees, allies, and journalists, raising grave concerns over privacy and power.
The Trump administration unveils a controversial new policy requiring nearly all US visa applicants to submit their social media handles for screening of 'anti-American' sentiment, sparking a major row over privacy and free speech.
In a major policy reversal, the British government has dropped its controversial demand for special access to encrypted data on Apple devices, following a high-stakes diplomatic clash with the Trump administration over user privacy and national security.
In a major policy reversal, the UK's top intelligence official confirms the government has abandoned its controversial demand for US tech giants to bypass encryption and grant access to private user data.
Singer Peter Andre expresses outrage after intimate family photos are leaked without consent, sparking a privacy debate.
Russian authorities escalate crackdown on popular messaging apps, citing national security risks over data sharing with foreign entities.
Discover why Gen Z is embracing location-sharing apps like Find My Friends, turning real-time tracking into a cultural phenomenon and what it means for privacy.
Experts warn that the rapid expansion of facial recognition technology in the UK could undermine civil liberties and democratic freedoms. Is Big Brother watching you?
UK police are using mobile facial recognition vans to scan public areas, raising alarms over privacy and civil liberties. Critics warn of 'Orwellian' surveillance.
The UK tax authority is using artificial intelligence to monitor bank transactions in a bid to crack down on tax evasion. Here's how it affects you.
The UK government is set to expand the use of live facial recognition technology nationwide as part of a sweeping reform of neighbourhood policing, raising both security hopes and privacy concerns.
A federal judge has ruled in favour of Donald Trump, preventing the Department of Justice from sifting through sensitive financial records of Americans in its investigation. The decision marks a significant win for the former president.
Texas has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of illegally collecting biometric data from YouTube users without consent. The case could have major implications for digital privacy laws.
Exclusive CCTV footage from Birmingham Crown Court, showing a violent altercation, was leaked to the press, raising serious concerns over privacy and legal protocols.