In an era where digital data continues to surge, transforming every aspect of life and governance, India Data Privacy has become a critical issue. India now grapples with how to protect the right to privacy of its citizens while maintaining transparency and accountability in governance. The rise of the digital age has intensified this dilemma, […]
Android phones are getting an important new security feature that is aimed at protecting users’ personal data if the device is left unattended for too long. Google has introduced an automatic reboot system as part of the latest update to Google Play services. This new feature will activate if your phone remains locked and unused […]
In a significant step toward enhancing data privacy and compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced an innovation challenge. The challenge invites startups and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to develop open-source consent management systems that will assist organizations in adhering to […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has announced ongoing investigations into global digital platforms, including Truecaller and TikTok, for how they handle Nigerian citizens’ personal data. During a working visit to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, in Abuja, Dr. Vincent Olatunji — the National Commissioner and CEO of […]
As cybercrime continues to rise globally, nations are realizing the importance of collaborating to safeguard their infrastructure and digital assets. One such collaboration is between India and Australia, which are exploring a bilateral data-sharing agreement to combat cybercrime effectively. This initiative could significantly improve real-time information sharing, addressing increasing cyber threats and enhancing cybersecurity cooperation […]
A group of U.S. lawmakers launched an investigation into how 23andMe is handling customer data. The probe follows the company’s bankruptcy filing last month in Missouri. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) sent a letter to 23andMe. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) and Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) joined him. They questioned how 23andMe plans […]
Have you noticed a payment of around $40 showing up in your account from Facebook? If you have, rest assured that it’s legitimate. In fact, many users have been receiving these payments over the past few days, and they are part of a class action lawsuit settlement Facebook agreed to in 2022. Here’s everything you […]
In a troubling incident, Anvi Ahuja, a Toronto resident, was left bewildered. She received a text message containing a transcript of a conversation she had with her roommates during a Lyft ride. The message, which appeared shortly after she arrived at her downtown apartment on March 11, came from an unknown number. To Ahuja’s surprise, […]
MIT Develops Faster, Smarter Way to Keep AI Training Data Private Protecting people’s private data used to train AI systems like medical images or financial details—is important, but it usually comes at a cost. Most privacy techniques reduce how accurate the AI model is. Now, MIT researchers have come up with a better method that […]
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 […]