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Italian prosecutors confirm journalist was hacked with Paragon spyware

Italian prosecutors have confirmed that two journalists were targeted with Paragon spyware, advancing a broader national investigation into the tool's use. The identity of those who authorized or carried out the surveillance remains unknown.

Why this matters: Spyware deployed against journalists threatens press freedom and source confidentiality, creating a chilling effect on newsgathering. The unresolved question of who ordered the surveillance leaves open the possibility of state or powerful private actors targeting critical reporting with impunity.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · Lawyers · Compliance

News release: Privacy Commissioner of Canada concludes investigation into complaints related to Loblaw loyalty program

News release

Who should care: Lawyers · Privacy officers · Compliance

Closure of the order issued against KASPR

Closure of the order issued against KASPR  CNIL

Can we create a clear understanding of what agentic AI is and does?

The OECD is examining how to establish a shared conceptual framework for agentic AI systems — LLM-based agents capable of operating autonomously across physical and digital environments. As these systems grow more capable and attract broader investment, clearer definitional boundaries are seen as increasingly necessary.

Why this matters: Without agreed definitions, meaningful oversight of autonomous AI systems remains difficult to implement or enforce — leaving gaps that affect individual rights, accountability, and the ability to challenge automated decisions that may affect people's lives.

Who should care: AI governance · Lawyers · Administrators · General readers · Policy

The Data Protection Commission Publishes Final Decision Following Inquiry into University of Limerick

The Data Protection Commission Publishes Final Decision Following Inquiry into University of Limerick  Data Protection Commission

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord

With many users feeling uneasy about Discord's new age-verification requirement, here are some alternatives that could be worth exploring.

Deadline extension 20 March: Global call for ‘Governing with Artificial Intelligence’: Share your initiatives and insights on AI-driven innovation in government

The OECD has extended to March 20 its open call for governments worldwide to submit AI use cases, policy frameworks, and deployment tools, with the goal of building a shared resource on trustworthy AI adoption in public administration.

Why this matters: How governments deploy AI internally shapes everything from benefits eligibility to law enforcement decisions. The submissions collected here could set influential benchmarks — for better or worse — on transparency, accountability, and the rights of individuals subject to automated government processes.

Who should care: AI governance · Lawyers · Administrators · General readers · Policy

Following Markup investigation, Congress finds data brokers cost consumers tens of billions of dollars

A congressional investigation, prompted by a Markup inquiry, estimates that data broker security breaches have resulted in roughly $20 billion in consumer identity theft losses. Several major brokers have responded by pledging to simplify the process for individuals to remove themselves from their databases.

Why this matters: The findings underscore that commercial data broker ecosystems expose ordinary people to concrete financial harm with little meaningful consent or control. Voluntary opt-out pledges, while incremental, leave the default posture as one of pervasive collection — a structural dynamic advocates have long argued requires legislative correction.

Who should care: Lawyers · Privacy officers · Compliance · General readers · Policy