personal data

The Supreme Court has imposed limits on geofence searches, which law enforcement commonly uses to gather cellphone location data. Critics argue these searches risk personal data privacy and may violate constitutional rights.

A report warns that personal data is being legally sold online and subsequently exploited by hackers to steal millions. The issue highlights risks of data exposure through legitimate online channels.

The European Commission has unveiled a tech sovereignty roadmap, aiming to address strategic sectors where Europe lacks control, including energy, manufacturing, and nuclear deterrence, as well as concerns over personal data ownership by non-European entities.

A data breach at 7-Eleven exposed the personal information of over 185,000 individuals, including names, dates of birth, postal addresses, and Social Security numbers, according to a state government listing.

Taylor Swift is seeking to trademark her likeness as researchers reveal scammers are using AI-generated deepfakes of celebrity interviews on TikTok to deceive users into disclosing personal data. The practice highlights growing concerns about AI misuse for fraudulent purposes.

JetBlue Airways is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it uses passengers' personal data to set airfares through 'dynamic surveillance pricing.' The complaint claims JetBlue tracked a New York resident's information without consent during a flight booking.

France has confirmed a data breach at a government agency responsible for managing citizens' identification information. The incident raises concerns about the security of sensitive personal data and potential risks to affected individuals.

A new lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares, alleging misuse of customer information for pricing decisions.

Eurail, which sells Interrail passes, disclosed that personal data of 300,000 travelers—including passport numbers, names, and addresses—was hacked in December and later offered for sale on the dark web. A sample dataset was published on Telegram, prompting travelers to cancel passports and replace them due to security risks.

A cyberattack on a French government website managing identity documents and driver’s licenses may have exposed users’ personal data, according to the Interior Ministry. The incident raises concerns about data security and potential breaches of sensitive information.

Booking.com confirmed a security incident where hackers may have accessed customers' personal data, including names, emails, addresses, and phone numbers. The travel company notified affected customers about the potential data breach.