Virgin Media fined £50k for spam marketing emails
Virgin Media has been fined £50,000 by the ICO for sending over 450,000 unlawful marketing emails. Discover the details of the breach and what it means for your data rights.
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MPs probe leak of 19,000 Afghans' personal data
MPs are investigating the government's handling of a catastrophic data leak that exposed nearly 19,000 Afghans seeking UK refuge. Read the full investigation into this security failure.
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT user data exposed in breach
OpenAI reveals ChatGPT user data compromised in third-party security breach. Names, emails, and location data exposed. No chat content or passwords affected. Stay informed about your data security.
Spanish court fines Meta €481m in data ruling
A Madrid court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros to Spanish media for unfair data practices, setting a precedent for EU digital regulation. Discover the full implications.
Uber sued over AI-driven driver pay algorithms
Uber confronts legal demands to halt AI pay systems accused of slashing driver earnings. Worker Info Exchange alleges GDPR breaches in landmark case filed in Amsterdam.
EU Plans Digital Rule Changes Amid AI Competition
The European Commission faces backlash over plans to weaken GDPR and delay AI Act implementation, aiming to save businesses €5bn by 2029. Critics warn of 'massive rollback' of digital protections.
AT&T Data Breach: Claim $7,500 by Dec 18
AT&T customers affected by two major data breaches can claim up to $7,500. The deadline for filing has been extended to 18 December 2025. Act now to secure your compensation.
Foreign hackers breach US Congress budget office
The Congressional Budget Office confirms sophisticated cyberattack by foreign actors, raising alarms about government data security and potential intelligence gathering operations.
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.
Meta halted from AI data processing in EU privacy ruling
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.
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.
Facebook fined €210M in French cookie tracking case
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.
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.
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.
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.
YouTube sued for £2.5bn over children's data privacy
The video platform giant YouTube is confronting a groundbreaking £2.5 billion lawsuit for allegedly illegally harvesting children's data and tracking their online behaviour without proper consent.
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.
EU's New Rules Could Finally Eliminate Annoying Cookie Pop-Ups
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.
Instagram AI Scans Private Messages of Under-18s
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.
Meta Uses Schoolgirls' Photos in Ads Without Consent
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.
PSNI Data Breach Exposes Entire Northern Ireland Police Force
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.
NHS Ambulance Workers Arrested Over Patient Data Breach
Two ambulance service staff have been suspended and arrested by police on suspicion of illegally accessing patient records in a major data breach at West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Proton Mail Review 2024: Ultimate Secure Email?
Our in-depth review of Proton Mail, the Swiss-based encrypted email service. We test its security claims, privacy features, user experience, and value for money to see if it's the ultimate choice for private communication.
Meta faces UK billion-pound lawsuit over kids' Instagram data
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.
Meta faces £3bn UK lawsuit over WhatsApp data
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.
UK Websites Manipulate Users With Deceptive Cookie Banners
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.
EU fines Google €250m for anti-competitive search manipulation
The European Union imposes a massive €250 million fine on Google for illegally demoting rival services in its search results, marking a major escalation in the bloc's crackdown on Big Tech dominance.
Viagogo Scandal: Passport Details of Strangers Sent to Buyers
A shocking investigation reveals that Viagogo is sending ticket buyers the passport numbers, names, and dates of birth of complete strangers, raising massive data protection and fraud concerns for UK consumers.
Sainsbury's trials 'Orwellian' facial recognition tech
Sainsbury's is trialling controversial facial recognition cameras at its petrol stations, sparking a major backlash from privacy campaigners who warn it's a step towards a dystopian surveillance state.
Holyrood Scandal: MSPs Secretly Filmed in Toilets
Exclusive investigation reveals five Members of the Scottish Parliament were covertly filmed by a hidden camera placed in Holyrood's toilets, sparking a major security review and privacy outrage.
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