China's Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit Reuters
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A face-search site left millions of photos open. For many of the people in those photos, the law offers remarkably little recourse.
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US government backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright case Reuters
Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailors Reuters
Norway is considering regulation or an outright ban on wearable camera headsets, sometimes called 'pervert glasses,' citing the privacy risks posed by devices that can record people without their knowledge in public and private spaces.
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An analysis of defense contracts charts the rise of defense spending — often in heavily Democratic districts
Chile copper thieves are thwarting security measures on mine trains Reuters
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has issued a final decision following a formal inquiry into the Health Service Executive, Ireland's public health system. No specific findings or sanctions are detailed in the available information, but the decision marks the conclusion of a regulatory investigation into how the HSE handles personal data.
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