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China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation

China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation Reuters

Data Protection Commission · Aug 09, 2026 · EU / Ireland

Retention of data by a bank relating to a withdrawn loan application

Ireland's Data Protection Commission issued a decision concerning a bank's retention of personal data connected to a loan application that the applicant had withdrawn before completion. The case examines whether a bank can hold onto that data after the customer walked away from the process.

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The Guardian — Tech · Aug 09, 2026 · International

‘I kept catching people giving me dirty looks’: the backlash against Meta smart glasses

Meta's smart glasses are drawing public backlash after users who filmed ordinary moments were accused online of recording people without their consent. The devices, which are not obviously identifiable as cameras, have prompted accusations of surveillance and invasion of privacy in everyday settings.

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Data Protection Commission · Aug 09, 2026 · EU / Ireland

Right to be Forgotten (RtbF) search engine results for an individual’s first and last name

Right to be Forgotten (RtbF) search engine results for an individual’s first and last name Data Protection Commission

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In 2010, researchers revealed that honeybees identify human faces by processing facial features in much th

In 2010, researchers revealed that honeybees identify human faces by processing facial features in much th The Economic Times

US says it plans $1 billion security assistance to government of Colombia's new leader

US says it plans $1 billion security assistance to government of Colombia's new leader Reuters

US to partially restart activities in Mexico's avocado hub

US to partially restart activities in Mexico's avocado hub reuters.com

OpenAI flags possible critical cybersecurity risk in upcoming model, tightens controls

OpenAI flags possible critical cybersecurity risk in upcoming model, tightens controls Reuters

California to increase data broker registration fees, start audit rulemaking

California is moving to raise the fees data brokers must pay to register with the state and is beginning the rulemaking process to establish audit requirements for those companies. The changes would expand the regulatory pressure on an industry that profits from collecting and selling personal information.

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California Raises Data Broker Fees to Fund Privacy Agency Tool

California is increasing fees charged to data brokers to fund a new tool for the state's privacy agency. The move ties industry revenue directly to the cost of overseeing that industry.

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New Jersey Enacts the Nation's Broadest Data Broker Law: What Your Business Should Know

New Jersey has enacted what is being described as the broadest data broker law in the United States. The law imposes new obligations on businesses that collect and sell personal data, positioning New Jersey ahead of other states in regulating the data broker industry.

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Data privacy practices can make or break customer relationships

Research from eMarketer finds that how companies handle customer data has a direct effect on whether customers trust and stay loyal to those companies.

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Iraqi PM, Saudi intelligence chief discuss regional security as militias delay response

Iraqi PM, Saudi intelligence chief discuss regional security as militias delay response Reuters

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan pledge mutual defence as Middle East turmoil escalates

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan pledge mutual defence as Middle East turmoil escalates Reuters

Senate confirms Trump pick to oversee TSA as administration pushes private airport security

Senate confirms Trump pick to oversee TSA as administration pushes private airport security Reuters

Data Protection Commission · Aug 07, 2026 · EU / Ireland

Inquiry into Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore

Inquiry into Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore Data Protection Commission

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The Guardian — Tech · Aug 07, 2026 · International

This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy

A man in Melbourne was photographed without his knowledge by a stranger wearing smartglasses, with the image sent to him via a dating app. The incident is part of a growing backlash against consumer smartglasses capable of discreet photography, even as disability advocates note the devices can serve important accessibility needs.

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IAPP · Aug 07, 2026 · International

A view from DC: New Mexico decree treats social media as a digital superfund site

A view from DC: New Mexico decree treats social media as a digital superfund site IAPP

Husch Blackwell Recruits Data Privacy Chief From Ogletree

Husch Blackwell has hired a data privacy leader away from Ogletree, adding senior privacy counsel to its ranks. The move reflects continued demand for experienced privacy attorneys as law firms compete to build out dedicated practice groups.

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DROP Is Now Live: What You Need to Know (via Passle)

DROP Is Now Live: What You Need to Know (via Passle) Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib, a Hasina ally, says he is ready to return home and face trial if given security

Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib, a Hasina ally, says he is ready to return home and face trial if given security reuters.com

De La Espriella to take office as Colombia president on pledges of security crackdown

De La Espriella to take office as Colombia president on pledges of security crackdown reuters.com

Schneier on Security · Aug 07, 2026 · International

ICE Is Buying Access to Credit Card Records

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly purchasing access to credit card records through data brokers, according to the headline and excerpt. The data in question is the personal information consumers provided when applying for credit.

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Germany's security council discusses drone incident at air cargo hub

Germany's security council discusses drone incident at air cargo hub Reuters