Nov 14, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC

Two Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers have been dismissed following an investigation by the Police Ombudsman that revealed they captured footage of vulnerable individuals without consent over a five-year period.

According to the watchdog, the improper recordings took place inside private residences, medical facilities, and police vehicles. The investigation established that the officers engaged in unauthorized filming and subsequently shared the media alongside derogatory commentary.

Following the completion of disciplinary proceedings, senior leadership within the PSNI ordered the immediate dismissal of both officers. The police oversight body confirmed the actions constituted severe misconduct, leading to the termination of their service.

Sources: The Journal

Italy's Data Protection Authority has imposed an €805 million fine on Meta for accessing users' photos and videos without obtaining explicit consent. According to the regulator, the tech giant accessed media files and metadata from approximately 20 million Italian Android users through a Facebook app feature introduced in 2023.

The function, designed to suggest content from phone galleries while users browsed the platform, reportedly lacked specific prior permission and clear disclosures. Italian authorities have ordered Meta to disable the feature by default within 60 days and require explicit user opt-ins before accessing device media in the future.

Sources: BBC News, Le Soir, RTBF Info