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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...