Esri India MD Urges Clearer Data Protection Law and Stronger Data Sovereignty Measures India needs a stronger and clearer framework to protect its data. This is crucial due to national security threats. There are also challenges in enforcing the current draft of the data protection bill. Agendra Kumar, Managing Director of Esri India, shared this […]
DPDP Act: A Pillar for Strengthened Data Governance in India In an age dominated by digital connectivity, the safeguarding of personal data has emerged as a pressing necessity. With cyber threats and data breaches becoming increasingly sophisticated, India has taken a decisive step through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act—a legislation designed to protect […]
In this insightful conversation, Prakash Mizar, Data Protection Officer at Skyworks Solutions, shares his journey from software development to becoming a leader in data protection and compliance. With hands-on experience across software, cybersecurity, and privacy frameworks, Prakash brings a practical perspective on building trust in digital ecosystems. In this interview, he discusses India’s DPDPA, the […]
Denmark Plans to Give Citizens Legal Rights Over Their Own Faces and Voices In today’s digital world, people and companies can copy and use others’ faces, voices, and personalities without permission. With the rise of deepfake technology, individuals find it harder to control how others use their image online.\ To protect its people, Denmark is […]
BRICS Nations Unite to Curb Unauthorised AI Use and Strengthen Data Rights During the 17th BRICS Summit held on July 6 in Rio de Janeiro, leaders of the 11 emerging economies approved a joint declaration that places responsible artificial intelligence (AI) governance at the forefront of their agenda for the first time. In a powerful […]
HCLSoftware Rolls Out Domino 14.5, Strengthens Focus on Sovereign AI and Data Privacy HCLSoftware, a recognized leader in enterprise technology, released Domino 14.5 on July 7. The update introduces new capabilities that enhance data privacy and support digital sovereignty. HCLSoftware designed this version specifically for government bodies and organizations in tightly regulated industries. These sectors […]
June 23, 2025 – Dallas: A United States federal judge has granted preliminary approval to a $177 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against AT&T, after a plethora of data breaches that exposed the personal data of tens of millions of its customers in 2024. In a ruling filed by U.S. District Judge Ada Brown […]
Massive Password Leak Hits 16 Billion Accounts — What You Should Know and Do Now This article, first published on June 18, now includes steps for switching to passkeys—a safer alternative to passwords—for Apple, Facebook, and Google users. It also features fresh insights from cybersecurity experts about this major leak. If the 184 million login […]
Protiviti’s latest report urges Indian banks to adopt AI, enhance governance, and embed privacy to meet DPDPA standards. A new report by Protiviti says Indian banks must urgently improve their data privacy practices. This is to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 and the upcoming 2025 draft rules. The report warns […]
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has started a new pilot project with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and few banks for digitally managing user consent and to decrease unwanted calls and messages. TRAI Notes Unverified Consent Behind Spam TRAI found that some businesses were still sending promotional calls and messages to customers […]