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LG Uplus’s AI voice call app glitch leaks user data

by Harry Baldock | Dec 8, 2025

LG Uplus revealed that a temporary technical error earlier this week related to its AI-based voice call application, ixi O, had led to the exposure of private user information.

No name, no address: New US mobile player Phreeli is looking for anonymous customers

by Harry Baldock | Dec 8, 2025

This month saw the commercial launch of Phreeli, a company its founders describe as the world’s first privacy-by-design mobile carrier.

Court rejects Verizon’s appeal over $46.9m data sharing fine

by Harry Baldock | Sep 11, 2025

This week, the US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit as rejected Verizon’s appeal to overturn a $46.9m fine issued to it last year for illegally handing customer location data to third parties without consent.

Korean regulator hits SKT with $97m fine over data breach

by Harry Baldock | Aug 28, 2025

This week, South Korea’s privacy regulator has announced it will fine SK Telecom 134.8 billion won (~$97 million) in response to a data breach the company revealed in April.

Judge upholds $92m fine for T-Mobile for illegally sharing location data

by Harry Baldock | Aug 19, 2025

This week, the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has sided with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), upholding a fine against T-Mobile for illegally selling customer location information (CLI).

Data (Use and Access) Bill becomes law, redefining UK data sharing

by Harry Baldock | Jun 19, 2025

British people will benefit from new laws which will make their day-to-day lives easier – from slashing grocery bills and cutting traffic jams to speeding up NHS diagnoses – as the Government delivers on manifesto commitments.