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India Mandates Government App on All New Smartphones

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.

Ministers' criminal records to remain secret

The Information Commissioner's Office has ruled that disclosing ministers' criminal convictions would breach their privacy rights. Critics call for greater transparency in government.

Elon Musk's xAI Demands Employee Biometric Data

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm xAI faces serious allegations after employees claim they were pressured to provide sensitive biometric information, including fingerprints and eye scans, raising major privacy and ethical concerns in the tech indus

UNESCO Adopts Global Neurotechnology Ethics Standards

In a landmark decision, UNESCO has established the world's first global ethical framework for neurotechnology, addressing growing concerns about brain data privacy and human rights in the rapidly advancing field.

Italian Women Targeted in AI Deepfake Porn Scandal

Thousands of Italian women discover their faces digitally manipulated onto explicit content without consent, sparking national outrage and legal battles over AI regulation and digital rights.

Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.

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.

Landlord caught snooping in tenant's wardrobe and drawers

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.

Businessman's 'No Face, No Case' Defence Goes Viral

A British entrepreneur's controversial social media strategy of concealing his identity during court proceedings sparks legal debate and online frenzy. Discover how his 'no face, no case' approach challenges modern justice systems.

Resisting WiFi Mattresses and Smart Litter Boxes

As tech companies push increasingly absurd connected devices into our homes, a growing backlash questions whether we're trading common sense for convenience in our hyper-digitised lives.

NHS nurse demands answers over data breach

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.

Amazon Drivers Forced to Wear AI Surveillance Glasses

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.

UK bill grants legal rights to nature

A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.

US Gov Secretly Bought Americans' Phone Location Data

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.

McVey: Prisoners should never get vote

Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.

Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case

In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights

Mother loses custody over HPV diagnosis response

A Georgia court has removed a mother's custody rights after ruling her precautions following her daughter's HPV diagnosis constituted excessive protection, sparking debate about parental rights and medical privacy.

Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.

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