Luxottica Founder’s Son Investigated for Alleged Data Access Scheme
Italian authorities are investigating Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, the son of Luxottica’s late founder, alongside three others as they face serious allegations linked to unauthorized access to sensitive state databases. The probe raises significant concerns about cybersecurity and privacy in…
Top Diplomat Warns of Serious Fallout if US Fails to Back UN Cybercrime Treaty
The United States is facing a critical decision regarding its support for a contentious UN cybercrime treaty aimed at establishing the first global legal framework for cybersecurity. Although this treaty, which received unanimous approval from the UN’s Ad Hoc Committee…
AI at Europe's Borders Sparks Human Rights Concerns
The European Union is on the verge of implementing what it claims to be the first comprehensive regulations on artificial intelligence (AI). Set to take effect in February 2025, the EU’s AI Act aims to categorize AI systems based on…
China’s New Guidelines on Sensitive Personal Data: Key Implications for Digital Privacy
In a significant step towards strengthening digital privacy, China’s National Information Security Standardization Technical Committee (TC260) has unveiled new guidelines titled ‘Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines – Sensitive Personal Information Identification.’ With rising concerns over personal data misuse, these guidelines aim…
Colombia's President Demands Investigation into Pegasus Spyware Purchase
In a significant move signaling a commitment to transparency and accountability, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for an investigation into the previous administration’s controversial $11 million acquisition of the Pegasus spyware. This software, notorious for its ability to hack…