The Implications and Effects of Data Leaks
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In the following article we will present how data theft can have serious effects on the personal life of citizens and users of certain applications, and in general on public institutions and countries. In the following we will find out how these data can end up in the hands of hackers, for what purpose they are used and what are the legal implications. In the end we will analyze how the authorities try to limit this phenomenon and how each of us can take protective measures for this purpose.
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