All news on the topic: Privacy
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Hacked hospital CCTV videos of women sold on Telegram, police say
Police say that CCTV videos hacked from a maternity hospital in India have been sold on Telegram, raising serious questions about privacy and security in a country where such cameras are widespread.
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Private companies most likely to employ workplace surveillance tools
A third of UK employers are using “bossware” technology to track workers’ activity, with the most common methods including monitoring emails and web browsing.
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U.S. pathologist ordered to pay $2.5 million to couple for posting video of their dead child
A U.S. jury has awarded $2.5 million to a couple after a pathologist posted graphic videos on Instagram showing their deceased newborn’s body without their consent.
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“Encrypted” control: how Telegram’s infrastructure could be leaking data to the FSB
A new investigation has cast a long shadow over Telegram’s claims of privacy and independence.
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Shadow curator of Telegram: how Russian intelligence agencies access data of billions of users
The technical infrastructure that underpins Telegram is controlled by a man whose companies have collaborated with Russian intelligence services.
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Hackers target Adidas: customer support data stolen in cyberattack
Adidas has disclosed it’s been hit by a cyber attack in which customers’ personal information has been stolen.
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Permanent facial recognition cameras to be installed in Croydon despite privacy concerns
Permanent facial recognition cameras are coming to London, despite campaigners warning the move is the first step towards ‘a dystopian nightmare’.
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Elon Musk ’fathers undisclosed 13th child’ with controversial MAGA influencer
A far-right MAGA influencer has alleged that she has secretly given birth to Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk’s 13th child in a post on his X social media app.
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Another challenge for Harry as US visa judge takes new steps to release the ‘maximum amount’ of documents regarding the Prince’s drug use
A judge has mandated the US government to investigate which documents concerning Prince Harry’s visa can be disclosed to the public.
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Meta to proceed with plan to use UK Facebook and Instagram posts for AI training
Move to use shared posts follows information commissioner concerns and sets collision course with EU over privacy
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Leisure centers are abandoning biometric systems used to monitor staff, in response to increased scrutiny from the UK’s data watchdog
Firms such as Serco and Virgin Active pull facial recognition and fingerprint scan systems used to monitor staff attendance
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Homeowner threatens cold callers with £25,000 fine and puts up massive fence
The legal warning posted outside the front entrance to the house in Bedminster, Bristol warns cold callers of a £25,000 “minimum penalty”, and there's also a huge wooden barrier to the front door
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Sex abuse victim's details could be among hundreds revealed by data breach
London Mayor's Office is currently under investigation as data of "around 400 people" has been shared online in a breach of privacy - something one victim called "chilling"
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Garden expert warns as you can be fined £1k for breaking neighbour privacy rule
As people spend more time in their gardens as the weather is warmer, there are certain rules that you should not break, because otherwise, you could face a massive fine
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Woman 'terrified' as airport staff sends her 'creepy' WhatsApp after check-in
While Hannah Smethurst, 22, was queuing for her flight, she received a 'creepy' text from an unknown number - who turned out to be a staff member hired by Etihad Airways that checked her in
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Strava users urged to check their settings now as worrying loophole discovered
Researchers at NC State University have warned of "significant privacy concerns" with popular fitness app Strava.
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10 chilling signs someone is tracking your phone including blurred screenshots
iPhone users can use friends and family location-tracking capabilities on devices but there are plenty of wicked ways unwanted parties can track you too
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Facebook users urged to check settings for 'hidden danger' of forgotten apps
If you downloaded a game to play through Facebook years ago, chances are the app is still connected to your account and still able to access some of your current data
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Traveller terrified as she lands at airport and discovers she's 'been tracked'
Gee Green, from West Yorkshire, only received the alert after taking her phone off flight mode, by which point she had been tracked for hours across Dublin and 'all the way over the Irish Sea'
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