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Dutch Police Acknowledge Unlawful Data Sharing Following Major Animal Rights Protests

The Dutch national police force has formally admitted to unlawfully sharing the personal data of activists with private agricultural entities following significant protests against the foie gras industry, prompting widespread parliamentary scrutiny over civil liberties and the regulatory boundaries of domestic law enforcement.
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