The Italian Data Protection Authority (the Garante) has opened an investigation following news reports about a software, discovered by an American programmer, that is capable of tracing millions of mobile phones and users' text messages. The goal of the investigation is to take a closer look at the issue and to test the software in Italy. (Article in Italian.)
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