The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the risk of H5N1 bird flu to the general population remains low, following the first reported death from the virus in the U.S. A patient over 65 with pre-existing conditions was hospitalized…
The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany has ruled that parts of the police legislation in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) are unconstitutional due to unlawful surveillance of a private individual. The case centered on the covert observation of a known criminal, which…
Since August 2024, the canton of Bern has the authority to mandate municipalities to monitor hotspots with cameras. However, no requests for surveillance have been submitted yet, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the new law. The debate continues as…
Opposition activists and investigative journalists in Serbia have reported that their phones were infected with a previously unknown spyware called NoviSpy during encounters with security services or while in detention. Amnesty International claims that Serbian authorities illegally target journalists and…
A UK court has heard how a Russian spy ring aimed to compromise Ukrainian soldiers at a US airbase in Germany using advanced surveillance tactics. Defendants Vanya Gaberova, Katrin Ivanova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, along with others, are accused of a…
Apple Inc. is accused of illegally monitoring employees’ personal devices and iCloud accounts while prohibiting discussions about working conditions and wages. The lawsuit, filed by Amar Bakta in California, claims that the company requires employees to install software that allows…
A recent investigation reveals the widespread use of surveillance applications, particularly Mspy, in Switzerland for unauthorized monitoring of individuals. Despite being marketed as a parental control tool, these apps are frequently exploited by partners and employers to invade privacy. Data…
Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has deemed certain surveillance practices of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) unconstitutional, emphasizing inadequate privacy protections. The court’s ruling was influenced by a complaint from Amnesty International, which argued for targeted security measures without broad public…
Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) overstepped its authority in some aspects of international communications surveillance, deeming parts of its cyber operations unconstitutional. While confirming the need for such cyber activities to prevent major…
