Court Rejects Stay of Civil Proceedings in Snapchat Privacy Case

A High Court judge in Northern Ireland refused to stay civil proceedings in a case involving harmful material posted on Snapchat privacy. The judge made the decision on April 11, 2025, after the second defendant applied to suspend the civil case pending a related criminal trial. The plaintiff, anonymized as CDP, seeks damages and injunctive […]

AID Bill of Japan Sparks Controversy Over Privacy

Japan is currently grappling with a significant debate over a new bill that aims to provide individuals conceived through artificial insemination by donor (AID) with the right to access information about their genetic origins. This legislation, introduced to the Upper House of Parliament in February 2025, marks the first attempt to address donor information in […]

Privacy Management Software Market Set to Grow at 23.58% CAGR Until 2030, Says QKS Group Report

QKS Group, a global leader in market intelligence, has recently published its detailed analysis of the Privacy Management Software market. The report highlights a significant growth phase for the sector, predicting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.58% through 2030. This growth comes as organizations across industries race to comply with evolving data privacy […]

IndusLaw: DPDP data localisation rules clash with India’s start-up growth vision

IndusLaw Panel Raises Concerns Over DPDP Rules and Impact on Innovation A recent Induslaw panel discussion hosted by IndusLaw focused on the proposed Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025. Experts shared concerns about parts of the draft rules, including parental consent and data localisation. They believe these could create challenges for innovation, especially for […]

Skyward Specialty Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Documents on Dark Web

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, a leading Houston-based insurance provider, recently suffered a data breach that led to sensitive customer documents being exposed on the dark web. The incident has raised serious concerns about data privacy and security in the insurance sector. In an official letter sent to clients and regulators on April 8, 2025, Skyward […]

NIST Updates Privacy Framework with New Changes to Address Privacy and Cybersecurity Risks

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently updated its Privacy Framework, aiming to help organizations manage privacy risks linked to personal data. This update comes five years after the framework’s initial release and is designed to address the evolving challenges of privacy risk management in today’s complex digital landscape. What’s New in […]

Two Lawsuits Allege The Trade Desk Misused Consumer Data Without Consent

The Trade Desk Faces Two Lawsuits Over Alleged Privacy Violations Adtech company The Trade Desk faces two class action lawsuits. Both claim it secretly tracks people online and collects personal data, like emails and phone numbers. Plaintiffs say the company uses this data without user knowledge or consent. These actions may violate consumer privacy laws, […]

86% of Indian Firms Embrace Generative AI, Surpassing Global Trends

India is making impressive strides in adopting Generative AI (GenAI) technologies, with a report revealing that 86% of Indian businesses already have a strategy in place. This far exceeds the global average of 55% and the Asia-Pacific-Japan (APJ) average of 60%, placing India in a strong position to lead AI adoption worldwide. The report, from […]