Italy is becoming a country of spies and spies. First the worm farm of Striano & Co at the Antimafia, then the banker in Bari and now the team of hackers. There could be a common thread uniting the three major investigations that are drawing the attention of many to the need to regulate and control access to confidential data. Over the last few weeks, the Milan DDA has been investigating abusive dossier activities with the creation of actual prohibited parallel databases and the indiscriminate circulation of sensitive, confidential and secret news and information. An activity which, according to 2 out of 3 Italians (67.1%), appears to be very widespread in our country. In this situation, Italians are divided between those who mainly believe that this dossier can put their personal safety at risk and those who, however, do not perceive this risk.
This is what we learn from the data offered by Euromedia Research to Porta a Porta and put together in a survey carried out on 28 October on a sample of 1,000 cases representative of the adult Italian population. Overall, 1 in 4 citizens believes they are being spied on and could end up in a dossier of this type, while almost 40% say they are confident about the possibility of having their personal information stolen and disseminated in a dossier activity. In this scenario and in light of the latest events, 4 out of 10 Italians still declare themselves calm because, even if they were to end up in the sights of spies, they would have nothing to hide or be ashamed of. On the other hand, however, over half of the population, in this context, experiences a state of mind of concern or even irritation.
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**Interview with Dr. Lorenzo Rossi, Cybersecurity Expert**
**Editor:** Good morning, Dr. Rossi. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent surge in espionage-related incidents in Italy. It seems the country is facing serious concerns regarding unauthorized access to confidential data.
**Dr. Rossi:** Good morning, and thank you for having me. Yes, the situation in Italy is alarming. The investigations involving Striano & Co., the banker in Bari, and the hacker teams indicate a broader issue around data integrity and privacy.
**Editor:** You mentioned broader issues related to data integrity. How are these incidents interconnected?
**Dr. Rossi:** The common thread here is the exploitation of sensitive information, whether it’s through illegal databases or cyber activities. This not only threatens individual privacy but also undermines the overall trust in institutions meant to protect our data.
**Editor:** Recent polls suggest that 67.1% of Italians feel that such abusive practices are widespread. What are the implications for public safety and trust in institutions?
**Dr. Rossi:** That statistic highlights a significant concern. The perception that personal safety is at risk can lead to widespread distrust in both public and private institutions. When people feel insecure, it can affect everything from purchasing behavior to political engagement.
**Editor:** There seems to be a divide among Italians on how they perceive the risk of these practices. What can be done to educate the public about real threats versus perceived threats?
**Dr. Rossi:** Education is essential. We need public campaigns to raise awareness about data protection and personal security. Additionally, there should be clear guidelines from authorities about what constitutes legitimate data access versus illegal surveillance.
**Editor:** Lastly, what steps should the government take to combat these issues and protect citizens’ data?
**Dr. Rossi:** The government must implement stricter regulations on data handling practices, bolster cybersecurity measures, and invest in investigative resources to root out these illegal activities. Transparency in how data is used and accessed is crucial to restoring public trust.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Rossi, for your insights on this pressing issue. We hope to see proactive measures taken to protect citizens in the digital age.
**Dr. Rossi:** Thank you for having me. It’s a critical time for data privacy in Italy, and I hope our conversation sparks further awareness.
