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The introduction of the APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) has stirred controversy in India. Marketed as a tool to streamline student records, APAAR’s true nature may not be as voluntary as it seems. The Union Government insists that it is a voluntary system, but the reality is that students can’t even obtain an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
In a significant decision, the Bombay High Court granted bail to four individuals involved in a major cybercrime case. The case concerns harassment through loan apps and is noteworthy as the Pune Police have applied the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for the first time in a cybercrime case. Accused Granted Bail The […]
A senior government official told The Economic Times (ET) that the Centre is set to notify the final rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act by April. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has already reviewed two-thirds of the public comments received during consultations on the draft DPDP Rules 2025, which […]