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NEWS 12.05.2023

France: Clearview to pay additional millions in fines

As the disputed company Clearview AI has not followed orders from French privacy groups, the company must pay another fine for violating privacy laws. In a lawsuit in Austria, the company avoided penalties.

NEWS 29.03.2023

Amnesty annual report: 2022 marked by fleeing and protests

Last year, people in many countries marched on the streets for their rights. Governments often responded with violence, Amnesty International reports. In Iran, protesters were even sentenced to death.

NEWS 23.03.2023

UN warns of increasing water shortage

Billions of people already lack clean drinking water. UN studies warn that the situation will worsen. The causes are environmental pollution, climate change and excessive consumption.

NEWS 16.03.2023

Study: High levels of particulate matter endanger health worldwide

Despite acute health hazards and millions of deaths each year, the limit values for particulate matter set by the WHO continue to be exceeded worldwide. A tiny part of humanity lives unpolluted.

NEWS 09.03.2023

Malnutrition affects one billion adolescent girls and women

Globally, more adolescent girls and women are affected by food insecurity than men. The consequences could last for generations.

NEWS 03.03.2023

More internet shutdowns in 2022 than ever before

More and more countries around the world are using internet shutdowns. Governments used the censorship measure last year to fight democratic movements and cover up acts of violence.

NEWS 24.02.2023

Middle East and North Africa: Online persecution based on sexual orientation

Authorities in Middle Eastern countries and North Africa have targeted people online because of their sexual orientation. Illegally obtained photos and chat logs have been used for criminal proceedings, Human Rights Watch criticizes.

NEWS 17.02.2023

EU Parliament finally votes in favour of a ban on combustion engines

As of 2035, only new cars with zero greenhouse gas emissions will be sold in the European Union. This has been confirmed by the EU Parliament. Stricter rules for commercial vehicles are now to follow.

NEWS 09.02.2023

Russia wants to expand DNA storage of citizens

Russia wants to expand the collection of biometric data. According to Human Rights Watch, law enforcement officials could have unrestricted access to this data.

NEWS 02.02.2023

Madison Square Garden enforces ban via facial recognition

In New York, lawyers are denied access to concert halls because their employers are in litigation with the owner. They are recognized with the help of facial recognition software.