Nicola Byrne reports: More than 800 CCTV cameras will be installed at the new National Children’s Hospital, the Irish Mail on Sunday has learned. The CCTV technology at the new Dublin hospital will be provided by Chinese firm, Hikvision, whose cameras were banned from the EU Parliament and the parliament buildings of the US, UK,…
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Netherlands: Doxing has been punishable since January 1
Politie reports: Netherlands – Sharing someone’s personal data with the intention of intimidating – doxing – has been punishable since January 1. People who are victims of doxing can report it to the police. Perpetrators risk a fine and, in serious cases, possibly even a prison sentence. […] In our society we cannot tolerate doxing, says outgoing…
Privacy watchdog launches inquiry into TikTok
Sumeyya Ilanbey reports: Australia’s privacy commissioner has launched an inquiry into TikTok’s handling of personal information to determine whether the social media giant that is harvesting the data of Australians without their consent will need to be formally investigated. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner will probe whether TikTok breached the nation’s privacy laws when…
Children’s privacy and AI at heart of this year’s call for proposals for research and awareness projects
From the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) today issued a call for proposals for its Contributions Program on the themes of addressing the privacy impacts of new technologies, and protecting children’s privacy. The Contributions Program funds innovative research and public awareness initiatives that seek…