Data protection
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Police Scotland fined and reprimanded for mishandling personal data
Lack of adequate policies and procedures cited as reasons for failure to prevent the release of sensitive personal information to a third party.
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Global data regulators raise privacy concerns over AI-generated imagery
Organizations responsible for developing AI content-generating systems have been reminded they should act in accordance with the legal frameworks in place.
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Swedish IMY reports 89% increase in data breaches during 2025
Both complaints and incidents involving personal data increased significantly last year.
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Reddit fined $19.5m for unlawful use of children’s personal information
The ICO says there is evidence that a large number of children under 13 accessed the platform, and claims Reddit did not have necessary measures in place to verify their ages or suitability of content.
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Copilot chatbot read and summarized confidential emails says Microsoft
This is the second time the AI tool has come under scrutiny in a matter of months. Last September, it was criticized after a glitch allowed false audit logs.
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New EU Code of Practice targets AI-generated content
The code aims to support compliance with the EU’s AI Act.
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Danish DPA releases new supervisory priorities 2026
AI in care and monitoring devices for patient care at home are some of the supervisory priorities for Datatilsynet this year.
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The GRIP Files: Alice Wallbank, Shoosmiths
Alice Wallbank, Shoosmiths dedicated privacy and data knowledge lawyer, discusses her career and the advice she would give to her younger self.