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Latest news on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity regulatory developments, data breaches and enforcement actions happening around the world.

Face recognition technology in street showing violation of privacy laws

Data Protection News

Kmart Facial Recognition Technology Pilot Program Violated Privacy Laws, Australian Privacy Commissioner Rules

September 23, 2025

Kmart is not being fined for a breach of privacy laws, but will have to publish a statement on its website (within 30 days) that explains how it used facial recognition technology during this period and why it was found to be in violation. It must also cease this practice going forward, or face the possibility of future fines and legal action.

Handcuffs on laptop showing arrests for cyber attack

Cyber Security News

Two Teenage Scattered Spider Suspects Arrested Over the Transport for London Cyber Attack

September 24, 2025

The National Crime Agency has arrested and charged two suspected teenage members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang over the Transport for London cyber attack.

Alert on screen showing cyber attack and production shutdown

Cyber Security News

Jaguar Land Rover Production Shutdown From Cyber Attack May Last Until November, Risking Livelihoods

September 25, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover production shutdown from a cyber attack could last until at least September 24, with some industry experts warning that it could continue until November.

Airport with planes at the gates showing cyber attack impact on European airports

Cyber Security News

Cyber Attack Disrupts Operations at Numerous European Airports

September 27, 2025

Operations at numerous European airports, including the continent’s busiest, Heathrow Airport, were disrupted by a cyber attack affecting a boarding and check-in software provider.

Telecommunications tower showing SIM farm in NYC

Cyber Security News

SIM Farm Discovered in NYC by Secret Service Was Used for Criminal Activity, Assassination Threats

September 29, 2025

A New York City SIM farm recently seized by the Secret Service was being put to use in a variety of criminal activities and had the capability of disrupting local communications networks, according to officials. In total the scheme was thought to have cost millions of dollars to set up.

Scales of Justice EU flag showing EU AI law

Data Protection News

Italy’s First-In-Bloc EU AI Law Establishes Prison Sentence for “Harm-Causing” Content

September 29, 2025

The first of the comprehensive EU AI laws establishes prison sentences of one to five years for the creation of deepfakes and other types of content found to cause harm, as well as enhanced penalties for existing crimes that are supported by the use of AI.

China flag on keyboard showing Chinese malware for cyber espionage

Cyber Security News

Stealthy BRICKSTORM Chinese Malware Used in a Long-Term Cyber Espionage Campaign

October 1, 2025

Chinese malware deployed by a state-sponsored advanced persistent threat group is targeting critical industries and their downstream customers in a prolonged cyber espionage campaign.

Sunset on the Westminster Bridge showing privacy concerns with digital ID plan

Data Privacy News

Controversial “BritCard” Digital ID Plan Raises Privacy Concerns

October 2, 2025

The announcement of a new digital ID that will be mandatory for employment is raising major privacy concerns in the UK, even as the nation grapples with mass unrest about the illegal immigration the scheme was designed to reduce.

Hacking typing on keyboard showing third-party data breach

Cyber Security News

Third-Party Data Breach Hits Harrods, Leaking Over 430,000 Customer Records

October 2, 2025

Harrods has disclosed a third-party data breach after cybercriminals claimed to have stolen over 430,000 customer records. The luxury department learned of the breach after the attackers approached the company and demanded a ransom to avoid leaking the stolen data online.

Hands typing on keyboard showing data breach

Cyber Security News

Data Breach Hits WestJet, Canada’s Second-Largest Airline, Exposing 1.2 Million Customers

October 6, 2025

A WestJet data breach has exposed the sensitive personal information of 1.2 million passengers after sophisticated hackers breached the airline’s internal systems, locking some users out of their accounts.

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Kmart Facial Recognition Technology Pilot Program Violated Privacy Laws, Australian Privacy Commissioner Rules

Two Teenage Scattered Spider Suspects Arrested Over the Transport for London Cyber Attack

Jaguar Land Rover Production Shutdown From Cyber Attack May Last Until November, Risking Livelihoods

Cyber Attack Disrupts Operations at Numerous European Airports

SIM Farm Discovered in NYC by Secret Service Was Used for Criminal Activity, Assassination Threats

Italy’s First-In-Bloc EU AI Law Establishes Prison Sentence for “Harm-Causing” Content

Stealthy BRICKSTORM Chinese Malware Used in a Long-Term Cyber Espionage Campaign

Controversial “BritCard” Digital ID Plan Raises Privacy Concerns

Third-Party Data Breach Hits Harrods, Leaking Over 430,000 Customer Records

Data Breach Hits WestJet, Canada’s Second-Largest Airline, Exposing 1.2 Million Customers

Leak of Microsoft Meeting Documents Indicates Company Is Struggling to Keep Up With Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered by Mythos

Cyber Attack by Suspected Iranian Hackers Hits 36 Minnesota Water Utilities, Causing Outages

Feds Warn About Iranian Hackers Expanding the List of Targeted PLCs to Compromise Critical Infrastructure

Out-of-Control AI Agent Strikes Again, Hacks Accounts at Four Additional Services