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The iPhone of a Russian journalist was infected with the Pegasus spyware

Security Affairs

Timchenko is co-founder, CEO, and publisher of Meduza, a Russian independent media outlet exiled in Europe. The Kremlin has labeled the media outlet as β€œan undesirable organization.” Timchenko is the recipient of the Committee To Protect Journalists Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award. ” reported Citizen Lab.

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Suppression and secrecy: how Australia's government put a boot on journalism's throat | Richard Ackland

The Guardian Data Protection

Indeed, some media outlets have a history of cheering on the rampant growth of national security laws, as though the mantra of government was more important than their ability to unearth the truth. Related: Spy agency Asio makes submission to press freedom inquiry – but keeps it secret Continue reading.

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It is the first time in the history that civic groups hold a protest against a national CERT

Security Affairs

Demonstration in front of the National CERT of Philippines for failing to act on cyber attacks targeting regime critical media and civil society organizations. Qurium Media Foundation , a non-profit digital solutions provider, is assisting the organizations that are under persistent and intense DDoS attacks and is hosting a handful of them.

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Do privacy laws prevent police forces from naming suspects?

Data Protector

Initially, the force had refused to name any of the suspects, pointing to the relevant exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act. The media has no automatic right to be informed by the police of the name of a person who is under investigation or who has been charged with a criminal offence. But lets get real, here.

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UK proposes rules to protect against anonymous online trolls

Data Protection Report

These measures would give users of β€œmain social media firms” more control over who can interact with them and the type of content users see (see the Government’s press release of 25 February 2022 ). This includes social media platforms and other platforms enabling users to publish or share UGC (e.g. a blogging website).

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Top Human Rights Court Denies Right to be Forgotten in Old Murder Case

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

On June 28, 2018, the European Court of Human Rights decided that Germany had correctly denied two individuals their “right to be forgotten” requests in connection with press archives relating to a 1991 murder. The two individuals were convicted of the murder of a well-known German actor.

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Top Human Rights Court Denies Right to be Forgotten in Old Murder Case

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

On June 28, 2018, the European Court of Human Rights decided that Germany had correctly denied two individuals their “right to be forgotten” requests in connection with press archives relating to a 1991 murder. The two individuals were convicted of the murder of a well-known German actor.