Keywords: Data privacy


Italy fines Emirates over passenger health data handling violations

Italy’s data protection authority has imposed a €180,000 fine on Emirates airline over the alleged improper handling of passengers’ health-related data, marking another enforcement action in Europe’s tightening privacy regulatory environment. According to the Italian regulator,......

Apple’s AI Siri tool fails to meet EU rules, European Commission says

The European Commission has stated that Apple’s new artificial intelligence upgrade for its voice assistant Siri has not been launched in the European Union after the company failed to meet regulatory requirements on interoperability and digital compliance. According to the Commission, Apple Inc.......

UK reviews NHS data contract with Palantir amid privacy concerns

The United Kingdom is carrying out a comprehensive review of its major data contract with U.S. technology company Palantir Technologies, which is currently working with the National Health Service (NHS), amid growing political and public debate over data privacy and long-term reliance on foreign providers. The......

Austria files complaint against linkedin over alleged sale of user data

An Austrian digital rights organization has filed a complaint against LinkedIn, accusing the professional networking platform of mishandling and potentially monetizing user data. The case highlights growing concerns in Europe over how large technology companies manage personal information. Legal action......

Pickle unveils AI glasses marketed as 'soul computer' amid privacy debates

Pickle Inc, a California-based startup, has launched the Pickle 1 augmented reality glasses, branding them as the world's first "soul computer." Announced on New Year's Day, the lightweight 68-gram aluminum device features cameras and sensors to capture daily experiences, organizing......

Norway's data authority says TikTok still transfers user data to China

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has raised concerns that TikTok continues to transfer personal data of Norwegian and European users to China, potentially violating privacy regulations. According to the DPA, Norwegian users recently received a notice explaining how their data is processed,......

Apple to pay $1 billion annually to use Google’s Gemini AI model in Siri

Apple has reportedly struck a landmark deal with Google to integrate a custom version of the Gemini AI model into its voice assistant Siri, according to Bloomberg. The partnership, worth around $1 billion per year, reflects Apple’s determination to accelerate its shift toward artificial intelligence......

Samsung's hidden surveillance app raises alarms across MENA region

Social Media Exchange (SMEX), a nonprofit advocating for digital rights in West Asia and North Africa, has raised concerns about a surveillance threat posed by Israeli-linked software pre-installed on Samsung smartphones across the MENA region. Pre-installed app collects user data without consent SMEX......

The uncertain future of 23andMe and user data risks

Users of 23andMe, a well-known direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, are being advised to delete their data following the company's recent bankruptcy filing in the United States on March 23. The company, which has collected genetic information from approximately 15 million users since its founding......