Bridging Policy and Technology: An Interview with Gaurav Mehta, Co-founder of Concur – Consent Manager

About Gaurav Mehta Gaurav Mehta, co-founder of Concur, is a seasoned technology expert with 12+ years of experience in emerging technologies, specializing in auditing, compliance, forensics, data privacy, and cybersecurity. A TEDx speaker and ex-visiting faculty at the National Academy of Direct Taxes, he has trained officers in cyber investigations and financial forensics. He has […]

Ghibli Glam or Privacy Scam? How AI Steals Your Face

Social media is full of Ghibli Glam AI-generated images, thanks to OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o. People on Facebook, Instagram, and X are sharing their AI-created pictures. But in the excitement of making fun, artistic versions of themselves, many are unknowingly giving their facial data to AI companies. This includes pictures of their families, even young children, which […]

Hyderabad: Absence of Urinal Dividers at Inorbit Mall Ignites Debate on Privacy and Hygiene

A local shopper recently had a frustrating experience at Inorbit Mall when he found the men’s restroom lacked dividers between the urinals. He shared his disappointment on Reddit, questioning the lack of privacy and the awkwardness of using an open row of urinals. The post quickly gained traction, sparking a lively debate about restroom design, […]

The UK’s Data Protection Authority Focuses on Ad Tech in 2025

In 2025, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will focus on three major privacy goals. One of the top concerns is online tracking. The other two are protecting children’s privacy and updating rules about AI and automated decision-making. Florence Greatrix, who leads the ICO’s policy for online tracking, said at a privacy event in New […]

RTI Amendments in DPDP Act: Civil Society Voices Concern

A delegation of civil society groups met Rahul Gandhi to discuss concerns over RTI amendments in the DPDP Act. This meeting highlighted the potential dangers the amendments pose to transparency and accountability, especially in the context of journalists, academics, and activists. Civil Society Groups Raise Concerns Over DPDP Act and RTI Amendments The delegation included […]

Alexa’s Privacy Shift: Send Data or Stop Using Echo

Starting today, Amazon will force Echo users to send all voice recordings to its cloud for analysis, removing the option to block this data transfer. This change raises concerns over Alexa’s privacy, as Amazon pushes users to choose between using Alexa and protecting their voice data. Changes to Alexa’s Privacy Settings Amazon has removed the […]

APAAR ID: Simplifying Education, Raising Privacy Concerns

Much like the PAN number for taxpayers, the APAAR ID will help track students’ academic performance throughout their educational journey. The system stores details such as scorecards, degrees, certificates, co-curricular achievements, and more. This initiative is part of India’s One Nation, One Student ID program, introduced by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and aligned with […]

Interview with Fabian Eberle, CEO and Co-founder of Keyless – Privacy-Preserving Biometrics in Banking

In this insightful interview, Fabian Eberle, CEO and co-founder of Keyless, discusses the future of banking authentication technologies, the benefits of privacy-preserving biometrics, and how Keyless is changing the industry. Here’s a breakdown of their conversation. Who is Fabian Eberle? ​Fabian Eberle is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Co-Founder of Keyless Technologies, a company […]

Haryana’s Mandatory Pregnancy Registration Raises Privacy Concerns

A new order from Haryana’s Health Department, which makes it mandatory for all pregnant women to register during their first trimester, has raised privacy concerns. It also seems to conflict with existing laws on abortion and may lead to unintended consequences, such as women seeking unsafe abortions outside the official healthcare system. The two-week-old order […]

Sebi Extends Deadline for Cybersecurity Compliance

Sebi, the capital markets regulator, has extended the CSCRF deadline by three months. Regulated entities, including depositories, credit rating agencies, and AIFs, now have until June 30 to comply. Sebi made this decision after market participants requested more time to align with its security standards. Sebi’s Reason for the Extension The extension aims to support […]