The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) is investigating a major data breach at Miljödata, a government software provider, after personal information of up to 1.5 million people was exposed. The leaked data includes names, ID numbers, dates of birth, contact details, addresses, and even sensitive documents such as medical certificates and rehabilitation plans. Much of this information has already appeared on the dark web. Because Miljödata supplies software to 80%

Hyundai is warning customers after a newly confirmed data breach may have exposed the personal information of up to 2.7 million drivers. The breach, traced to Hyundai AutoEver, leaked sensitive data including names, driver’s license numbers, and Social Security numbers. Although the attack happened in February, a months-long investigation means affected customers are only being notified now. Hyundai has brought in cybersecurity experts and is offering two years of free credit

Recent court decisions in Germany and at the European General Court are challenging the traditional interpretation of GDPR compensation. Historically, under Art. 82 GDPR, data subjects could only claim damages if they proved actual harm resulting from a GDPR violation. However, recent cases—like Junghans v. Meta and Bindl v. European Commission—suggest that a mere loss of control over personal data or uncertainty about its processing can now qualify as non-material damages, e

Last year, Portugal reported 332 personal data breaches—almost one per day—according to the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD). Incidents ranged from unauthorized access to databases to exposure of sensitive information, affecting both public and private sectors. Experts warn the real number may be even higher, as many breaches go unreported. The CNPD continues to strengthen oversight and educate organizations on data protection, promoting preventive measures like aud

Researchers have uncovered one of the largest data breaches ever: 16 billion login credentials exposed, from malware and old datasets. Social media, cloud services, corporate tools, and VPNs may have been affected. While no centralized attack on companies like Apple, Google, or Facebook has been confirmed, the leak puts millions of users at risk of identity theft, phishing, and account takeovers. Experts recommend: change your passwords regularly, enable two-factor authentica

In 2023, Portugal saw 332 personal data breaches, almost one per day, as reported by the CNPD. A significant case involved the Social...

A third-party system which stored “a limited amount” of customer data was breached, reported Google Fi, a mobile virtual network...

Data has become more accessible and convenient, although our privacy has become more and more compromised. Experts reported that...

The hacking group Lapsus has been investigated by Vodafone for claims of a data breach and a threaten to leak Vodafone’s source code....