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 […]

13M Indian Bank Users’ Personal Details Allegedly Exposed

A massive data breach has allegedly compromised the personal and financial information of over 13 million Indian bank customers. A threat actor claimed responsibility for the hack, which they offered for sale to a single buyer for $10,000. The revelation has raised significant concerns about the state of data security in India’s banking sector. Details […]

China Regulates Facial Recognition Technology

China is set to implement new regulations on facial recognition technology, aiming to protect privacy and security. Starting June 1, service providers must offer alternatives to facial recognition for identity verification. This is China’s first significant step in regulating facial recognition, a technology widely used across the country in places like hotel check-ins, gated communities, […]

DPDP Rules Being Finalized : MeitY secretary

The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) is working to finalize the draft rules for India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. S. Krishnan, the secretary of MeitY, emphasized the ongoing efforts to address the complexities of online content regulation and the rapid growth of AI. As the final rules for the DPDP Act undergo […]

Cyber Crime & National Security: Karnataka High Court Rejects Bail in Defense Data Theft Case

In an important judgment, the Karnataka High Court denied anticipatory bail to two ex-employees accused of sensitive defense data theft. Justice Mohammad Nawaz said cyber crimes linked to money and national security must be handled very carefully. He highlighted that such crimes can seriously harm the country. Former Employees Blamed for Data Leak NewSpace Research […]

Trump Security Team’s Sensitive Data Leaked Online

A significant breach has left the private data of key security officials under US President Donald Trump exposed on the internet. Sensitive details, including phone numbers, email addresses, and passwords, are now accessible online, raising serious security concerns for these individuals. Sensitive Personal Information of Trump Security Team Exposed Online An investigation by Der Spiegel, […]

NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined an NHS software provider £3m due to security lapses that caused a ransomware attack on the NHS. Data Breach Affects Thousands The Advanced Computer Software Group, a company that provides IT and software services to various organizations, including the NHS, has faced a penalty for a data breach […]

Global Trust in Online Services is Falling, Says Thales

Thales has released its 2025 Digital Trust Index – Consumer Edition, showing that people around the world are losing trust in digital services. The study asked over 14,000 people in 14 countries how they feel about sharing personal data online and what affects their trust in companies. Most Industries See Drop in Trust Out of […]

Encryption Framework Revolutionizes AI Privacy Standards

In an era where data privacy concerns loom large, a new artificial intelligence (AI) approach promises to reshape how we process sensitive information. Introducing Orion: The Future of Encrypted AI Researchers Austin Ebel and Karthik Garimella, Ph.D. students, and Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Brandon Reagen have introduced Orion, a novel framework that […]