Newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts a staggering data management crisis with critical government information scattered across insecure platforms including WhatsApp and personal emails, according to alarming official findings.
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.
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.
A catastrophic data breach by the Police Service of Northern Ireland has revealed the identities of all 10,000 officers and staff, raising severe safety concerns and prompting an urgent investigation.
A major DVLA data blunder has compromised the safety of vulnerable individuals, revealing the addresses of asylum seekers and domestic violence survivors. The UK Information Commissioner is now investigating.
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.
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 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.
Ex-Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Erika McEntarfer breaks her silence, alleging political pressure and data manipulation under the Trump administration. She warns his return would be 'dangerous' for US economic integrity.
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.
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.
Italian fashion house Gucci has confirmed a significant cyber attack compromising customer data. The breach, involving a third-party provider, exposed names, addresses, and contact details. The company has launched an investigation and notified relevant a
Exclusive investigation reveals Australian employers are accessing Commonwealth Bank spending data with 'little privacy protection', raising alarm over worker surveillance and financial privacy rights.
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.
Exclusive: A massive data breach at the Metropolitan Police has exposed the personal details of thousands. Here are the five critical actions you must take immediately to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.
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.
Schoolchildren across the UK are bypassing weak cybersecurity measures to change grades, access sensitive data, and disrupt lessons, prompting a major alert from the UK's data watchdog.
New data from the US Labor Department reveals a significant drop in unemployment benefit applications, signalling unexpected resilience in the American job market despite economic pressures.
The RMT union reveals a major data breach at KeolisAmey Docklands, exposing staff details. TfL assures no passenger data was compromised in the London transport security incident.
Sensitive details including the former PM's personal address and official schedule were accidentally leaked by the Cabinet Office, raising serious security concerns.
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.
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.
A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.
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.
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.
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.
An explosive investigation reveals how tech platforms harvest and monetise intimate pregnancy data, targeting vulnerable users with relentless personalised ads and content.