European Union citizens are becoming increasingly proactive in protecting their digital privacy. According to recent Eurostat data, most internet users across the EU now limit the use of their personal data for advertising purposes, restrict access to geolocation information, and control the visibility of their online profiles. This trend comes amid growing concerns about the misuse of personal information and broader EU efforts to strengthen digital sovereignty, reduce relia

As AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude become increasingly integrated into everyday life, protecting personal privacy during interactions is more important than ever. Experts recommend avoiding the sharing of personal, financial, medical, or confidential information, while also reviewing privacy settings to limit the use of conversations for AI training purposes. Strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and careful management of chat histories are key

Microsoft has restricted employee access to Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 AI model due to concerns about data retention and privacy practices. The issue centers on Anthropic’s policy requiring prompts and generated outputs to be stored for at least 30 days, with some flagged content potentially retained for up to two years. The decision highlights the growing importance of data governance and confidentiality in the adoption of AI technologies, showing that privacy and security c

The European Parliament has approved amendments to the AI Act aimed at simplifying compliance for businesses while preserving the regulation’s risk-based framework. Key changes include postponing certain obligations for high-risk AI systems, reducing regulatory overlap for AI-enabled products, and streamlining enforcement mechanisms. The legislation also introduces a clear ban on AI systems that generate non-consensual intimate images (“nudifier apps”) and child sexual abuse

Tchap, the encrypted messaging platform developed by the French government as a secure alternative to WhatsApp and Signal for official communications, has suffered a security breach following the compromise of a user account. According to French authorities, the incident allowed unauthorized access to private conversations, while the investigation remains ongoing. A cybercriminal claims to have obtained around 13 GB of data, including more than 73,000 user accounts, 643,000 m

The hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have breached the Council of Europe’s HR and payroll systems, allegedly gaining access to nearly 297 GB of data and more than 429,000 files. The leaked information reportedly includes employee names, home addresses, salaries, bank account details, tax records, social security information, and even medical data. While the Council of Europe has not yet confirmed the incident, cybersecurity experts warn that, if verified, the exposed data