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Companies do not fear GDPR violations, noyb claims
Businesses and organizations in violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have nothing to fear from data protection authorities (DPAs).
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French parliament votes to ban social media for under-15s
A majority of the French parliament is in favor of banning social media for children under the age of 15. The bill was passed with 116 members of parliament in favor and 23 against.
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UK is considering a social media ban for kids
The United Kingdom has launched a consultation on the use of social media by children under a certain age. The government says it wants to protect the children’s well-being and improve their online experiences.
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British porn company fined £1M for failing to comply with Online Safety Act
The Office of Communications (Ofcom), the broadcasting, internet, telecommunications, and postal supervisor in the United Kingdom, has imposed a £1 million fine on AVS Group Ltd for not having “robust age checks” in place.
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Europol and Eurojust take down “Cryptomixer” used to launder money
Europol, Eurojust, and law enforcement authorities from Germany and Switzerland have taken down a cryptocurrency mixing service that was most likely used by criminals to launder their illicitly gained revenues.
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EC introduces new rules to “simplify” GDPR and boost innovation
The European Commission has announced a new digital package, encompassing a Digital Omnibus, Data Union Strategy, and European Business Wallet. The goal is to give European businesses more time to spend on innovation and upscaling and less time dealing with paperwork.
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Privacy First urgently calls for democratic debate regarding the digital euro
Privacy First, an independent foundation from the Netherlands that aims to preserve and promote the right to privacy, is worried that we’re “sleepwalking” into the digital euro.
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Europol launches Help4U to support sexual abuse victims
Europol and the Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence and Organised Crime Research (CENTRIC) have introduced a new digital platform to help children and young adults protect themselves when facing sexual abuse or online harm.
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Australia warns of fake police targeting crypto wallets
The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD ACSC) has issued a warning that criminals are impersonating the police force in an attempt to scam citizens out of cryptocurrency funds or seed wallets.
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European Commission announces plans to combat fake news
The European Commission has revealed two plans to help Member States fight disinformation and promote democracy: the European Democracy Shield and the EU Strategy for Civil Society.
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Nexperia will continue to operate independently after Dutch government takeover
Nexperia’s China unit claims to be operating independently after the Dutch government took over management of the company’s chip division.
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Febelfin launches board game to warn people about the risks of online fraud
Febelfin has introduced a board game called Hacker Hotline 2.0. It’s an interactive board game to make people aware of the dangers of online fraud in a playful way.
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Chinese woman pleads guilty in the 'largest cryptocurrency seizure in the world' case
After a seven-year investigation by UK police, assisted by Chinese law enforcement, a Chinese woman pleaded guilty to orchestrating a multibillion-dollar bitcoin (BTC) scheme.
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African law enforcement authorities arrest 260 cybercrime suspects
Law enforcement authorities from 14 African countries have arrested 260 cybercrime suspects and seized 1,235 electronic devices.
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Messaging app Sendit guilty of collecting personal data from children and deception
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking legal action against Iconic Hearts Holdings, the company that developed anonymous messaging app Sendit, for unlawfully collecting personal data from children and false advertising.
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UK government is backing Jaguar Land Rover with a £1.5B loan guarantee
British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has received a government loan of £1.5 billion following the cyberattack in early September. The loan is intended to protect the company’s suppliers from financial difficulties.
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Canadian police dismantle cryptocurrency exchange and seize $56M
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have taken down cryptocurrency trading platform TradeOgre and recovered over $56 million worth of cryptocurrency.
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NGOs file a complaint with the European Commission about the Austrian DPA’s budget cuts
Privacy advocacy group noyb and civil rights movement epicenter.works have filed a complaint with the European Commission to put a stop to the data protection authority’s budget cuts.
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The Next Web is pulling the plug at the end of September
After nearly 20 years, techsite The Next Web (TNW) will shut down at the end of the month. In addition, there will be no TNW Conference in 2026.
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UK is tightening Online Safety Act with new rules to battle mental health challenges
Tech companies will be subdued to stricter legal requirements to protect citizens in the United Kingdom from self-harm content.
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