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Meta fined 91m by Irish data privacy regulator for storing passwords in unencrypted plain text

Meta fined over €2bn for failing to protect user passwords, violating multiple GDPR regulations.

What's next for KOSA, the controversial 'child safety' bill that could change online speech

KOSPA seeks to enhance minor online safety but faces challenges related to freedom of speech and First Amendment regulations.

China's Proposed Nationwide Digital ID System Stokes Fears of Government Overreach

China's plan for a nationwide digital ID system criticized for potential control of online expressions.

Data breach exposes details of 25,000 current and former BBC employees

The BBC is investigating a data breach involving over 25,000 current and former employees' details.

House passes bill that would bar data brokers from selling Americans' personal information to 'adversary' countries

The Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act passed House with 414-0 vote
The bill targets data brokers selling sensitive info to adversary countries like Russia, China

Google's use of student data could effectively ban Chromebooks from Denmark schools

Danish cities need more privacy assurances to use Google services that may expose children's data.
Municipalities must explain by March 1st how they plan to comply with the order to stop transferring data to Google.
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