Labour's Facial Recognition Plan Sparks Privacy Fears
Labour's nationwide facial recognition consultation raises alarms over data security and state surveillance. Experts warn of inevitable leaks and misuse. Read the full analysis.
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Post Office reprimanded by ICO over data breach
The Information Commissioner's Office has issued a formal reprimand to the Post Office for a significant data breach exposing personal details of over 350 individuals. Read the full investigation.
India scraps order for mandatory state app on smartphones
The Indian government has revoked a controversial order requiring all smartphones to come pre-loaded with a state security app, following fierce opposition from tech giants and privacy advocates. Read the full story.
Hotel Bathroom Door Crisis: UK Campaign Fights Back
A growing online movement, #bringbackdoors, is fighting the hotel trend of removing proper bathroom doors. Discover the privacy nightmare and the campaign restoring it.
India orders pre-installed state cybersecurity app on phones
India's telecom ministry has privately ordered smartphone makers to preload the undeletable Sanchar Saathi app on new devices, raising privacy concerns. Apple is among the companies affected.
Backdoor Browsing: The Commuter Guilty Pleasure
A new report dives into 'backdoor browsing' – reading a stranger's phone screen on public transport. Is it harmless curiosity or a privacy invasion? Experts and commuters weigh in.
Celebrity Winner's Naked Shower Tip For Privacy
Former I'm A Celebrity winner Giovanna Fletcher advises female contestants to shower naked to avoid cameras. Kelly Brook reveals her own preparation strategy. Read more about the jungle privacy debate.
Harry & Celebrities Sue Daily Mail Over Privacy Breaches
Prince Harry and six high-profile figures are taking Associated Newspapers to the High Court over alleged phone hacking and gross privacy breaches. Discover the full story.
X's Location Tool Reveals Fake Political Accounts
Elon Musk's X platform reveals foreign accounts posing as American supporters through new location feature. Discover how this impacts misinformation and user privacy.
Guardian removes article following content review
The Guardian has removed an article published on November 24, 2025. Learn about the publication's content management policies and digital archiving practices.
Australia's Social Media Ban: Concerns Over Effectiveness
Australia's government pushes ahead with controversial social media ban for under-16s, but experts question whether it will deliver promised protections.
Britain's tech colonisation by US giants
Britain has cheerfully submitted to US tech dominance, selling key AI assets and becoming dependent on American digital infrastructure. Discover why this costs the UK dearly.
YouTube's Cultural Revolution for Gen Z
Explore how YouTube transformed from video platform to cultural backdrop for millions, creating new content forms and fragmenting viewing habits across generations.
Curve investor files legal challenge over Lloyds sale
IDC Ventures files High Court petition to block Curve's £125m sale to Lloyds, alleging governance failures wiped out £670m shareholder value. Read the latest developments.
Black Friday PS5 Prices Drop to Record Lows
Black Friday 2025 sees unprecedented PlayStation 5 discounts, with PS5 Digital Edition bundles dropping below £300. Discover the best deals from Amazon, Very, and AO before stocks run out.
AI Pop Star Xania Monet Secures $3m Record Deal
Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.
Portugal pushes back on Ryanair's digital boarding
Portugal's aviation authority orders Ryanair to accept printed boarding passes, challenging the airline's new digital-only policy and protecting passenger rights.
WhatsApp data leak affects billions of users
Security researchers discovered a method to expose WhatsApp users' phone numbers and profile data. Learn how to protect your privacy and what this means for your security.
Analogue Christmas Gifts to Beat Digital Overload
Discover 15 screen-free Christmas gifts from Polaroid cameras to poetry diaries that help reclaim attention spans from digital addiction. Perfect for UK shoppers seeking analogue alternatives.
EU Plans Digital Rule Changes for AI Growth
The European Commission faces criticism over plans to streamline GDPR and delay AI Act implementation, aiming to save businesses €5bn by 2029. Read the full analysis.
Lloyds buys Curve fintech for digital growth
Lloyds Banking Group acquires London fintech Curve in a major move to boost its digital offerings and compete with neobanks. Deal expected to complete in 2026.
TikTok gives users control over AI content
TikTok is launching a new feature allowing users to reduce AI-generated videos on their feeds. The platform hosts over 1bn AI videos. Learn how to manage your content preferences.
AI Detective Nightmare: Your Social Media Feed Is Fake
Discover why your social media is becoming a 'hellish stream of AI slop' and how trying to spot fakes makes the problem worse. Learn to navigate the hyperreality.
Guardian Removes Article in Content Review
The Guardian has removed an article as part of its ongoing content management process. Learn more about the publication's editorial standards and procedures.
Optus fined $826k over mobile security breach
Optus subsidiary Coles Mobile fined $826,320 after scammers exploited weak ID checks, stealing $39,000. NSW also introduces new protest restrictions.
Cloudflare outage sparks global internet errors
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet disruption, affecting sites including X and OpenAI. Discover how this infrastructure failure impacted millions.
The Story of Fixity: Immersive Jungle Art in London
Explore Noémie Goudal's captivating digital installation The Story of Fixity at Borough Yards. This immersive experience transforms jungle scenes into abstract art through water and pigment. Discover this unique Artangel commission.
Why Crypto Treasury Companies Are Bound to Struggle
New research reveals why most cryptocurrency treasury management firms face significant challenges. Discover the structural issues plaguing this emerging sector and what it means for investors.
Guardian's New Terms: What UK Users Need to Know
The Guardian has updated its terms and conditions with significant changes affecting AI training, user content licensing, and account management. Learn how these updates impact your digital rights and responsibilities.
AI's Knowledge Gap Threatens Global Understanding
Research reveals AI systems are losing knowledge as they train on AI-generated content, creating a dangerous feedback loop. Discover how this threatens our collective understanding.
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