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Did Binance Breach GDPR? EU Resident Jailed In Russia After Crypto Giant Shares Data
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Binance shared EU resident customer data with Russian authorities, which was used to charge the individual with financing terrorism related to cryptocurrency donations to Ukrainian groups, raising GDPR breach concerns.
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Your data handling could directly expose customers to geopolitical risks and legal action when operating across jurisdictions; tighten cross-border data controls immediately.
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