Leena Kuusniemi
@leenakuusniemi.bsky.social
Data protection and privacy lawyer, loves cooking, books, movies, distinguished drinks, blues & classic music, hiking, skiing and travel. Servant of a senior tuxedo gentleman (cat).
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Europe warns giant e-tailer to stop cheating consumers or face its wrath
Europe warns giant e-tailer to stop cheating consumers or face its wrath
No, not Amazon. China’s SHEIN is in the spotlight for fake discounts, grubby greenery, and evading inquiries
The European Commission has warned Chinese e-tailer SHEIN to clean up its act, after finding several practices on its website breach local consumer law.…
dlvr.it
May 27, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Europe warns giant e-tailer to stop cheating consumers or face its wrath
Another massive data breach? (yawn)
Not quite. 184 million passwords, with a twist:
“The problem? The file was unencrypted. No password protection. No security. Just a plain text file with millions of sensitive pieces of data.”
www.techradar.com/pro/security...
Not quite. 184 million passwords, with a twist:
“The problem? The file was unencrypted. No password protection. No security. Just a plain text file with millions of sensitive pieces of data.”
www.techradar.com/pro/security...
Login and password details for Apple, Google and Meta accounts found in huge data breach of 184 million accounts
A major database with sensitive data was discovered
www.techradar.com
May 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Another massive data breach? (yawn)
Not quite. 184 million passwords, with a twist:
“The problem? The file was unencrypted. No password protection. No security. Just a plain text file with millions of sensitive pieces of data.”
www.techradar.com/pro/security...
Not quite. 184 million passwords, with a twist:
“The problem? The file was unencrypted. No password protection. No security. Just a plain text file with millions of sensitive pieces of data.”
www.techradar.com/pro/security...
Beyond embarrassing.
“As director of national intelligence, Gabbard oversees US intelligence community… incl the CIA and NSA…By statute, she is the principal adviser to POTUS and National Security Council… charged with maintaining security of much of the most sensitive information in the government”
“As director of national intelligence, Gabbard oversees US intelligence community… incl the CIA and NSA…By statute, she is the principal adviser to POTUS and National Security Council… charged with maintaining security of much of the most sensitive information in the government”
Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years
Tulsi Gabbard, now the US director of national intelligence, used the same easily cracked password for different online accounts including a personal Gmail account and Dropbox over a period of years, ...
www.wired.com
May 7, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Beyond embarrassing.
“As director of national intelligence, Gabbard oversees US intelligence community… incl the CIA and NSA…By statute, she is the principal adviser to POTUS and National Security Council… charged with maintaining security of much of the most sensitive information in the government”
“As director of national intelligence, Gabbard oversees US intelligence community… incl the CIA and NSA…By statute, she is the principal adviser to POTUS and National Security Council… charged with maintaining security of much of the most sensitive information in the government”
bsky.app/profile/wire...
This makes sense in the current situation, but is so creepy. And too clean burner phones are suspicious. You must act like an agent during Cold War and create a parallel identity: some social networks, work contacts, photos, apps. But NOT your actual phone number visible.
This makes sense in the current situation, but is so creepy. And too clean burner phones are suspicious. You must act like an agent during Cold War and create a parallel identity: some social networks, work contacts, photos, apps. But NOT your actual phone number visible.
Custom and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers’ devices when they cross into the United States. Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border
Custom and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers’ devices when they cross into the United States. Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.
www.wired.com
April 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
bsky.app/profile/wire...
This makes sense in the current situation, but is so creepy. And too clean burner phones are suspicious. You must act like an agent during Cold War and create a parallel identity: some social networks, work contacts, photos, apps. But NOT your actual phone number visible.
This makes sense in the current situation, but is so creepy. And too clean burner phones are suspicious. You must act like an agent during Cold War and create a parallel identity: some social networks, work contacts, photos, apps. But NOT your actual phone number visible.
DNA database of millions went belly up.
Pages popping up to guide people how to “delete your data”.
Is that even possible? The top privacy promises are just exceptions. Data has been shared and if bankrupt or sold, info may be "accessed, sold or transferred"
www.sciencealert.com/millions-of-...
Pages popping up to guide people how to “delete your data”.
Is that even possible? The top privacy promises are just exceptions. Data has been shared and if bankrupt or sold, info may be "accessed, sold or transferred"
www.sciencealert.com/millions-of-...
Millions of People's DNA in Doubt as 23andMe Faces Bankruptcy
Since it was founded nearly two decades ago, 23andMe has grown into one of the largest biotechnology companies in the world.
www.sciencealert.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:55 AM
DNA database of millions went belly up.
Pages popping up to guide people how to “delete your data”.
Is that even possible? The top privacy promises are just exceptions. Data has been shared and if bankrupt or sold, info may be "accessed, sold or transferred"
www.sciencealert.com/millions-of-...
Pages popping up to guide people how to “delete your data”.
Is that even possible? The top privacy promises are just exceptions. Data has been shared and if bankrupt or sold, info may be "accessed, sold or transferred"
www.sciencealert.com/millions-of-...
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Judge says US Treasury ‘more vulnerable to hacking’ since Trump let the DOGE out
Judge says US Treasury ‘more vulnerable to hacking’ since Trump let the DOGE out
Order requires destruction of departmental data accessed by Musky men
Trump administration policies that allowed Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to access systems and data at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) have left the org…
dlvr.it
February 10, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Judge says US Treasury ‘more vulnerable to hacking’ since Trump let the DOGE out
Contradictory thoughts about mass data deletion actions in US Government: the massive hasty erasure (instead of archiving, when updating new policies) seems lunatic and endangers rational decision making.
But also, it seems very sensitive personal data has been widely and easily accessible.
But also, it seems very sensitive personal data has been widely and easily accessible.
February 6, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Contradictory thoughts about mass data deletion actions in US Government: the massive hasty erasure (instead of archiving, when updating new policies) seems lunatic and endangers rational decision making.
But also, it seems very sensitive personal data has been widely and easily accessible.
But also, it seems very sensitive personal data has been widely and easily accessible.
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U.S. Government agencies have been ordered to enact sweeping takedowns of information— but technologists, librarians, and open access organizations have mobilized a preservation effort.
DDoSed by Policy: Website Takedowns and Keeping Information Alive
Who needs a DDoS (Denial of Service) attack when you have a new president? As of February 2nd, thousands of web pages and datasets have been removed from the U.S. government agencies following a serie...
www.eff.org
February 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
U.S. Government agencies have been ordered to enact sweeping takedowns of information— but technologists, librarians, and open access organizations have mobilized a preservation effort.
Paranoid about some AI being biased?
It’s worse.
Check this paper by six researchers on AI agents being capable of scheming
“Not only do all foundations model lie in order to achieve their goals, they are actively exfiltrating themselves” Bart Willem Schermer comment
arxiv.org/pdf/2412.04984
It’s worse.
Check this paper by six researchers on AI agents being capable of scheming
“Not only do all foundations model lie in order to achieve their goals, they are actively exfiltrating themselves” Bart Willem Schermer comment
arxiv.org/pdf/2412.04984
arxiv.org
January 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Paranoid about some AI being biased?
It’s worse.
Check this paper by six researchers on AI agents being capable of scheming
“Not only do all foundations model lie in order to achieve their goals, they are actively exfiltrating themselves” Bart Willem Schermer comment
arxiv.org/pdf/2412.04984
It’s worse.
Check this paper by six researchers on AI agents being capable of scheming
“Not only do all foundations model lie in order to achieve their goals, they are actively exfiltrating themselves” Bart Willem Schermer comment
arxiv.org/pdf/2412.04984
Your opinions are wanted!
Public consultation is open until end of February. Are these guidelines for pseudonymisation practical for you?
www.edpb.europa.eu/news/news/20...
Public consultation is open until end of February. Are these guidelines for pseudonymisation practical for you?
www.edpb.europa.eu/news/news/20...
EDPB adopts pseudonymisation guidelines and paves the way to improve cooperation with competition authorities | European Data Protection Board
www.edpb.europa.eu
January 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Your opinions are wanted!
Public consultation is open until end of February. Are these guidelines for pseudonymisation practical for you?
www.edpb.europa.eu/news/news/20...
Public consultation is open until end of February. Are these guidelines for pseudonymisation practical for you?
www.edpb.europa.eu/news/news/20...
Reposted by Leena Kuusniemi
Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data
If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...
www.eff.org
January 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
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"HelloQuitteX", le collectif qui veut favoriser un exode massif du réseau X d'Elon Musk
"HelloQuitteX", le collectif qui veut favoriser un exode massif du réseau X d'Elon Musk
Jugeant toxique et dangereux le réseau social détenu par Elon Musk, le collectif HelloQuitteX appelle institutions, politiques, médias et citoyens à quitter X pour d’autres plateformes en leur offrant une application de migration simplifiée. Un appel qui…
f24.my
January 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM
"HelloQuitteX", le collectif qui veut favoriser un exode massif du réseau X d'Elon Musk
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Thanks @DanRaywood for sharing my thoughts on the impact #DORA will have on orgs as it comes into force today. For me #DORA will ensure real action & not empty pinkie promises where the long-term benefits outweigh the costs.
insight.scmagazineuk.com/dora-arrives...
#CyberSecurity
insight.scmagazineuk.com/dora-arrives...
#CyberSecurity
DORA Arrives: European Financial Services Faces New Regulation
insight.scmagazineuk.com
January 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Thanks @DanRaywood for sharing my thoughts on the impact #DORA will have on orgs as it comes into force today. For me #DORA will ensure real action & not empty pinkie promises where the long-term benefits outweigh the costs.
insight.scmagazineuk.com/dora-arrives...
#CyberSecurity
insight.scmagazineuk.com/dora-arrives...
#CyberSecurity
CJEU has confirmed what we all knew: do not collect gender information just because you can.
There’s usually no need whatsoever to know train passengers’ gender.
My 2 cents: If, and only if eg you would offer a carriage for women only, that could be necessary.
curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
There’s usually no need whatsoever to know train passengers’ gender.
My 2 cents: If, and only if eg you would offer a carriage for women only, that could be necessary.
curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
curia.europa.eu
January 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
CJEU has confirmed what we all knew: do not collect gender information just because you can.
There’s usually no need whatsoever to know train passengers’ gender.
My 2 cents: If, and only if eg you would offer a carriage for women only, that could be necessary.
curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
There’s usually no need whatsoever to know train passengers’ gender.
My 2 cents: If, and only if eg you would offer a carriage for women only, that could be necessary.
curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
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🎥 "Who are the agents of information disorder?"
@eliothiggins.bsky.social (@bellingcat.com) breaks down 4 key drivers of misinformation:
1️⃣ State actors
2️⃣ Proxy actors
3️⃣ Opportunistic manipulators
4️⃣ True believers
Shared at our seminar featuring:
🔹 @manisha.bsky.social
👏 Hosted by Richard Danbury
@eliothiggins.bsky.social (@bellingcat.com) breaks down 4 key drivers of misinformation:
1️⃣ State actors
2️⃣ Proxy actors
3️⃣ Opportunistic manipulators
4️⃣ True believers
Shared at our seminar featuring:
🔹 @manisha.bsky.social
👏 Hosted by Richard Danbury
January 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🎥 "Who are the agents of information disorder?"
@eliothiggins.bsky.social (@bellingcat.com) breaks down 4 key drivers of misinformation:
1️⃣ State actors
2️⃣ Proxy actors
3️⃣ Opportunistic manipulators
4️⃣ True believers
Shared at our seminar featuring:
🔹 @manisha.bsky.social
👏 Hosted by Richard Danbury
@eliothiggins.bsky.social (@bellingcat.com) breaks down 4 key drivers of misinformation:
1️⃣ State actors
2️⃣ Proxy actors
3️⃣ Opportunistic manipulators
4️⃣ True believers
Shared at our seminar featuring:
🔹 @manisha.bsky.social
👏 Hosted by Richard Danbury
www.wired.com/story/gravy-...
”Because much of the collection is occurring through the advertising ecosystem—not code developed by the app creators themselves—this data collection is likely happening without users’ or even app developers’ knowledge.”
”Because much of the collection is occurring through the advertising ecosystem—not code developed by the app creators themselves—this data collection is likely happening without users’ or even app developers’ knowledge.”
Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location
A hack of location data company Gravy Analytics has revealed which apps are—knowingly or not—being used to collect your information behind the scenes.
www.wired.com
January 12, 2025 at 6:56 AM
www.wired.com/story/gravy-...
”Because much of the collection is occurring through the advertising ecosystem—not code developed by the app creators themselves—this data collection is likely happening without users’ or even app developers’ knowledge.”
”Because much of the collection is occurring through the advertising ecosystem—not code developed by the app creators themselves—this data collection is likely happening without users’ or even app developers’ knowledge.”
Reposted by Leena Kuusniemi
🚨Scam Alert🚨
These accounts pretend to be INTERPOL agents and will contact users via Direct Message. Don't fall for their tricks.
🛑 Block & report them
bsky.app/profile/inte...
These accounts pretend to be INTERPOL agents and will contact users via Direct Message. Don't fall for their tricks.
🛑 Block & report them
bsky.app/profile/inte...
January 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🚨Scam Alert🚨
These accounts pretend to be INTERPOL agents and will contact users via Direct Message. Don't fall for their tricks.
🛑 Block & report them
bsky.app/profile/inte...
These accounts pretend to be INTERPOL agents and will contact users via Direct Message. Don't fall for their tricks.
🛑 Block & report them
bsky.app/profile/inte...
www.wired.com/story/licens...
“..broadcasting live footage accessible to anyone on the internet, the misconfigured cameras also exposed [collected data].. including photos of cars and logs of license plates. The real-time video and data feeds don’t require any usernames or passwords to access.”
“..broadcasting live footage accessible to anyone on the internet, the misconfigured cameras also exposed [collected data].. including photos of cars and logs of license plates. The real-time video and data feeds don’t require any usernames or passwords to access.”
License Plate Readers Are Leaking Real-Time Video Feeds and Vehicle Data
Misconfigured license-plate-recognition systems reveal the livestreams of individual cameras and the wealth of data they collect about every vehicle that passes by them.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:39 AM
www.wired.com/story/licens...
“..broadcasting live footage accessible to anyone on the internet, the misconfigured cameras also exposed [collected data].. including photos of cars and logs of license plates. The real-time video and data feeds don’t require any usernames or passwords to access.”
“..broadcasting live footage accessible to anyone on the internet, the misconfigured cameras also exposed [collected data].. including photos of cars and logs of license plates. The real-time video and data feeds don’t require any usernames or passwords to access.”
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Probably the most comprehensive narrative to date about the Volt and Salt Typhoon campaigns.
How Chinese Hackers Graduated From Clumsy Corporate Thieves to Military Weapons
Massive “Typhoon” cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure and telecoms sought to lay the groundwork for potential conflict with Beijing, as intruders gathered data and got in position to impede response a...
www.wsj.com
January 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Probably the most comprehensive narrative to date about the Volt and Salt Typhoon campaigns.
Because I am an optimist, I believe long reports with meticulous fact search are making a come back. Boring is reassuring. I also have a deep respect for reasoned definitions and reports.
One of my favorite sources has always been OECD, even not that boring!
Their AI portal is fantastic oecd.ai/en/
One of my favorite sources has always been OECD, even not that boring!
Their AI portal is fantastic oecd.ai/en/
The OECD Artificial Intelligence Policy Observatory
OECD.AI helps countries and shape trustworthy AI with the OECD AI Principles. It gives access to 900+ national AI policies and initiatives, live data about AI and a blog about AI policy.
oecd.ai
January 5, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Because I am an optimist, I believe long reports with meticulous fact search are making a come back. Boring is reassuring. I also have a deep respect for reasoned definitions and reports.
One of my favorite sources has always been OECD, even not that boring!
Their AI portal is fantastic oecd.ai/en/
One of my favorite sources has always been OECD, even not that boring!
Their AI portal is fantastic oecd.ai/en/
Year 2025 coming up, we have the first quarter of XXI century to be analyzed.
🗞️ Pour son numéro de fin d'année, "Le Nouvel Obs" revient sur la première histoire du XXIe siècle. 11-Septembre, #MeToo, question climatique, invasion de l'Ukraine... Les séismes historiques se sont multipliés dans ce premier quart de siècle. Retrouvez notre dossier spécial bit.ly/4gmFNPT
December 31, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Year 2025 coming up, we have the first quarter of XXI century to be analyzed.
How the cheating in certification exams work: seems too easy.
Curious to hear your opinions. I am shocked, maybe I shouldn’t be.
www.linkedin.com/posts/janira...
Curious to hear your opinions. I am shocked, maybe I shouldn’t be.
www.linkedin.com/posts/janira...
Jani Räty on LinkedIn: Ever wondered how cheating with certificate exams works? Here are some… | 42 comments
Ever wondered how cheating with certificate exams works? Here are some conversations with parties offering "assistance" with various certfications. Fyi, ISACA… | 42 comments on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com
December 30, 2024 at 1:42 PM
How the cheating in certification exams work: seems too easy.
Curious to hear your opinions. I am shocked, maybe I shouldn’t be.
www.linkedin.com/posts/janira...
Curious to hear your opinions. I am shocked, maybe I shouldn’t be.
www.linkedin.com/posts/janira...