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European Parliament election prep unearthed data breach

Earlier this year, a breach occurred in an external recruitment application used by the European Parliament, a cybersecurity issue that went unidentified for months.

Tech News

Intended highlight of the 2024 Consumer Summit was completely omitted.

A European Commission initiative aimed to let Big Tech companies voluntarily commit to a "cookie pledge", which would allow consumers to make effective choices regarding tracking-based advertising models, has failed to gain traction, a Commission spokesperson told Euronews.

The Big Question

Will using the cloud stop us achieving our green targets?

‘Cloud computing already has a bigger footprint than the aviation industry,’ warns Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Matt Harris.

Art

New study reveals the top-selling contemporary artist of 2023

In 2023, Yayoi Kusama of Japan dethroned Britain's David Hockney as the highest-grossing contemporary artist, according to a new art report.

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The Cube

Is the EU digital identity wallet going to strip away our privacy?

The EU's new digital identity wallet, designed to streamline personal information storage and sharing, has raised concerns and conspiracy theories. The Cube takes a look at them.

Earth News

Eurelectric chief talks data harmony and the future of e-mobility

As carmakers gathered for Autoworld in Brussels this week (6-7 March) transport and energy industry leaders are mulling regulatory affairs, including how to break deadlocks over data to smooth the path for electric vehicles (EVs) to reach European mass market adoption.

Tech News

Red flag raised over 'opaque' handling of data by NGOs and tech sector

A sweeping study of the world’s humanitarian sector found that it’s not clear what rights the world’s most vulnerable have with their data.

20 February 2024

Tech News

AI romantic apps can steal your data as well as your heart - report

This Valentine’s Day “AI soulmates” are giving the ick as they sell or share your personal data to third parties such as Facebook.

14 February 2024

Tech News

1 in 2 people in France have data stolen in massive cyberattack

One in two French people’s data was stolen in a major cybersecurity breach - the largest ever in France - leaving 33 million at risk.

8 February 2024

Tech News

Why quantum computers threaten our global security

Q-Day is when a quantum computer so powerful is built it could break the public encryption systems. How concerned should we be?

26 January 2024

Tech News

European leaders at risk of blackmail and hacking due to data sharing

The report from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) highlights how an advertising technology present in almost all websites and apps, distributes sensitive data about EU leaders and personnel that could leave them vulnerable to bad actors.

16 November 2023

Business

Work fatalities: Where does it happen the most in Europe?

Some 3,347 workplace fatalities were recorded across the EU in 2021, according to data from Eurostat, with Latvia and Lithuania logging the highest fatal accident rates.

12 November 2023

Business

Economy roundup: Tourism steadily climbs but business trips struggle

New economic data from the EU’s statistical office shows that retail trade and service production numbers were down in September, and while tourism recovered strongly in 2022, some post-COVID struggles remain.

8 November 2023

Tech News

European officials extend ban on Meta's behavioural advertising

Privacy officials said they were concerned about the illegal processing of personal data by Meta.

2 November 2023

Mobility

Drivers warned their modern vehicles are 'wiretaps on wheels'

The Mozilla Foundation warns car manufacturers are failing to give drivers sufficient control over their data privacy.

6 September 2023

Tech News

Explained: How does online data protection work in the EU

We take an in-depth look at what personal data is and how it is collected in the EU.

Climate

July heat records show climate change is 'just about everywhere'

The study also revealed the US cities that are suffering the most from climate change.

Climate

‘Not just an oddity of climate’: How emissions are driving heatwaves

Europe’s July heatwaves were made 950 times more likely because of human caused climate change, scientists have found.

World News

Femicide: Is Luxembourg failing its women?

Luxembourg has made huge progress in recent years to improve gender equality and tackle domestic violence. But when it comes to women being murdered by men some have raised concerns.

Europe News

Brussels rules US is safe destination for EU personal data

Brussels on Monday announced that the transfer of personal data to the US can legally take place after securing safeguards over access by intelligence agencies and the creation of a redress mechanism for EU residents.