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Scoop: We obtained vast amounts of European mobile phone location data from data brokers. It was allegedly collected for advertising purposes only, but can be used to spy on high-ranking EU officials & NATO staff in Brussels. The European Commission says it is 'concerned' and has issued new security guidance to its staff. It also informed responsible parties in other EU entities as well es in member states about the problem.

https://netzpolitik.org/2025/databroker-files-targeting-the-eu/