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Jai Prakash

Shopify Faces Revived Data Privacy Lawsuit in U.S. Appeals Court

A federal appeals court has reinstated a potentially groundbreaking Shopify data privacy class action lawsuit against Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify, delivering a decision that could reshape how US courts handle jurisdiction over internet-based platforms. In a decisive 10-1 ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco determined that Shopify must face litigation […]

Man Claims FIITJEE Fraud and Data Breach, Seeks Rs 71,000

Sandeep Srivastava, Director of Product – Agentic AI at Microsoft, has publicly criticized FIITJEE for what he claims is systemic mismanagement, inadequate digital infrastructure, and serious breaches of FIITJEE data breach. In a strongly worded LinkedIn post, Srivastava shared his personal experience with the coaching institute, advising parents not to fall for what he described […]

Data Leak Exposes Civil Servants’ Info Across Major Dutch Ministries

A major data leak has impacted the Dutch government, exposing private information from civil servants across all ministries. The leak occurred on government websites, including rijksoverheid.nl, openoverheid.nl, and overheid.nl. Metadata attached to approximately 100,000 of the 500,000 documents reviewed revealed the names of civil servants. The Open Government Act (WOO) publishes and shares documents such […]

India’s Struggle with Privacy and Transparency in the Digital Age

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, […]

Court Rejects Stay of Civil Proceedings in Snapchat Privacy Case

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 […]

Meta Whistleblower Claims Company Prioritized Profit Over Children’s Safety in Horizon Worlds

A Meta whistleblower has accused the company of prioritizing profit over the safety of children on its virtual reality platform, Horizon Worlds. The complaint, filed by nonprofit Fairplay, alleges that Meta knowingly allowed underage users to access the platform, violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This accusation has raised concerns about Meta’s handling […]

Interview with Dr. Damodar Sahu, Co-Founder & CGO of Data Safeguard on Data Privacy

In this insightful interview, Dr. Damodar Sahu, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer at Data Safeguard, discusses the future of data privacy, digital transformation, and AI. He shares his expertise on how businesses can effectively navigate data protection challenges, the importance of privacy-enhancing technologies, and Data Safeguard’s role in revolutionizing the industry. Here’s a breakdown of […]

WhatsApp Testing New Privacy Feature : Control Media Saving

WhatsApp is testing a new privacy feature that allows users to send photos and videos without automatically saving them to the recipient’s device. This feature, expected to roll out in future updates, offers users a much-needed solution for secure content sharing, making WhatsApp an even more trusted platform for communication. New Privacy Feature Update for […]

Canadian Lawyers Advise Burner Phones for Personal Data Protection

Canadian immigration lawyers are advising travelers to the United States to use burner phones instead of personal devices. This guidance comes in response to the Personal Data concerns arising from the US Customs New Crackdown on mobile phone inspections at the U.S. border. U.S. border officials now have the authority to inspect mobile phones, review […]

Secret Documents, Weapon Design Among Sensitive Defence Data Leaked

A massive leak of sensitive defence data has emerged, reportedly stolen from the device of a former Defence Ministry official, according to an analysis by cybersecurity firm Athenian Tech. The leak involves crucial information from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), a government agency known for its stringent security protocols, including restrictions on staff […]