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Migrant Gang Used ‘Fake’ IDs to Work as Delivery Drivers

A gang of migrants has been caught using delivery drivers’ IDs to work illegally in the UK.

Police and immigration officers arrested 18 migrants in an early morning raid at a caravan site in south London. Investigations revealed that some of the migrants had been “substituting” for legitimate delivery drivers by using their IDs and completing their […]

Landlords to Tighten Tenant Checks Before Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords in the UK are preparing for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act by tightening tenant screening processes to reduce risk. With reforms limiting evictions and increasing tenant protections, landlords expect it will be harder to remove problematic tenants, prompting more cautious selection. Many are becoming more selective overall, aiming to safeguard income and compliance. While […]

UGC Warns Against Fake Universities Amid Rising Fake Degree Scam

India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned students about a rise in fake universities and degree scams. The unrecognized institutions operate without legal approval and issue invalid degrees that cannot be used for jobs or further education. The UGC urges students and parents to verify institutions through official sources before enrolling, emphasizing that failure to […]

Indian Nurse Convicted in Australia for Using Fake Registration Certificate

An Indian nurse was convicted in Australia for using a fraudulent registration certificate to secure employment in the healthcare sector. Authorities uncovered the fake credentials during verification, prompting an investigation and legal proceedings. The court found the nurse guilty of credential fraud, emphasizing that using forged documents in regulated professions is a serious offense. The […]

Ontario Woman Failed RCMP Background Check Because one of Her Facebook Friends is a Gangster

A Simcoe, Ont., woman failed her security clearance to work in the cannabis sector because of someone she had as a Facebook friend. Danielle Capin, 39, applied for a security clearance to allow her to work with a legal cannabis producer. Under the Cannabis Act, certain jobs in the cannabis sector require passing a background […]

Notes from the IAPP Canada: Key lessons from the OPC’s Loblaw decision

An IAPP analysis of Canada’s privacy regulator decision on Loblaw highlights key lessons on data anonymization. It confirms companies can use data for secondary purposes if it is properly anonymized, but stresses anonymization must reduce re-identification risk — not eliminate it entirely. The ruling emphasizes the need for strong evidence, documentation, and independent third-party reviews […]

EU DPAs Reject Many Proposed Changes to the GDPR

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a joint opinion strongly rejecting key GDPR changes proposed in the EU’s Digital Omnibus reform package, including narrowing the definition of personal data and limiting the right of access. They also raised concerns that several provisions lack clarity and would weaken data […]

EU Digital Omnibus Amendments to GDPR To Facilitate AI Training Miss the Mark

The European Commission’s proposed Digital Omnibus amendments to the GDPR aim to simplify rules for AI training by allowing AI developers to use personal data under a legitimate interest basis with an unconditional opt‑out and introducing a new exemption for residual special‑category data. The author argues these changes miss the mark, creating practical and privacy […]

CJEU Says Observed Personal Data Is Collected Directly from The Data Subject — What It Means in Practice

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that personal data obtained through direct observation or monitoring — such as body‑worn cameras — is considered collected directly from the data subject under the EU GDPR. This means organizations must meet the Article 13 GDPR transparency obligations at the point of collection, typically via […]

How to Prepare for the EU Pay Transparency Directive – Including the Swiss Perspective

The EU Pay Transparency Directive, effective June 7, 2026, will require employers to increase openness around pay structures, recruitment, and employee pay data to help close gender pay gaps. Obligations include salary‑range disclosure to applicants, gender‑neutral job criteria, and gender pay‑gap reporting for larger employers starting in 2027. The article outlines steps to prepare: strengthen job […]