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What does Prosus's buyout mean for JustEat drivers?

Just Eat Takeaway have been being bought out by Prosus a tech investor based in the Netherlands. We explore what that might mean for Just Eat's drivers.

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Clearview and the long arm of the law

A legal ruling from the UK puts the onus back on Clearview to change its ways, while also raising important questions about the cross-border application of laws that regulate tech companies.

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The Anthropic and US Government conflict is larger than you think

While Anthropic and the US government fight over surveillance of American citizens, the world is getting militarised.

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Discord pushes back age verification after security risks revealed

Discord’s halted rollout exposes the inherent privacy risks of biometric and ID‑based checks.

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Juego de cartas sobre tecnología, datos y elecciones

Descubra el Juego de cartas sobre tecnología, datos y elecciones de Privacy International, que le permitirá explorar cuestiones clave como las siguientes:

♥ Corazones: Por qué es importante la protección de datos durante el ciclo electoral
♦ Diamantes: Qué tecnologías se emplean para gestionar las elecciones
♠ Picas: Qué normativa es aplicable a los partidos y demás agentes relevantes
♣ Tréboles: Qué papel desempeñan internet y los medios sociales en las elecciones y las campañas políticas

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International Migrants Day 2025 - A Year in Review

As we mark International Migrants Day, we share how PI and our partners have advocated for the rights of migrants by safeguarding their privacy and protecting their data.

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Election observers adopt Principles and Guidance for Observing Personal Data Use in Elections

During the 20th anniversary of the Declaration of Principles (DoP) for International Election Observation, election observation organisations representing all regions of the world gathered to reaffirm their commitment to supporting the principles for international election observation and published Principles and Guidance for Observing Personal Data Use in Elections.

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The Trump Administration wants your DNA and social media

The U.S. Government intends to force visitors to submit their digital history and DNA as the price of entry. With this much data AI tools will likely be deployed to unlock details of your life for border and immigration agencies.

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A Call for Class Action: how people are reclaiming control over their health data

Health data is increasingly seen as a highly valuable commodity to be traded and collected by companies to fuel their analytics or advertising.

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HMRC 'function creep' means spying on your travel plans to block benefits

UK tax agency suspending payments to hundreds of families using travel surveillance data exposes the dangers of governments repurposing security tools to control citizens.

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Technology, data and elections: A card game

Check out our Tech, Data and Elections Card Game, which explores important topics like:

♥ Hearts: Why data protection matters during the election cycle
♦ Diamonds: What tech is being used in the administration of elections
♠ Spades: What regulations apply to political parties and other political actors
♣ Clubs: The role of the internet and social media in elections and political campaigns

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From Playground to Database: child data in education

In England’s schools, children are tracked from birth through a vast, opaque network of digital systems that turn education into a lifelong exercise in data collection and surveillance.

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Tribunal Confirms Clearview AI Bound by GDPR

Clearview have been told that the EU and UK GDPRs apply to their indefensible business of selling your face to foreign law enforcement agencies, after PI intervened in a recent legal case.

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End of the Line for Windows 10?

Microsoft has announced that on 14 October 2025 their consumer versions of the Windows 10 operating system will reach “End of Life”, but what does that mean, how does it affect your security and privacy? and what steps can you take to keep your data protected?

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Decoding vertical tech integrations: why do they matter?

From the Amazon rainforests to subsaharan Africa, tech companies seek to expand their dominance by investing in connectivity infrastructure. While this has certainly brought some benefits, it also raises concerns about big tech's expansion into new territories.

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The Second Order: The UK Government's new secret order still strikes at Apple's security

The UK Government has reportedly issued a new secret order to Apple, and it's likely still as dangerous.