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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify this week in a rare trial where shareholders are accusing Facebook of misusing user data. The case, valued at $8 billion, focuses on how the company managed privacy issues before and after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The lawsuit claims that Zuckerberg, former COO Sheryl Sandberg, and other board members […]
A new MarketsandMarkets report finds that the global market for Data Protection as a Service (DPaaS) will grow from $26.04 billion in 2024 to $74.91 billion by 2030, with a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3%. DPaaS is gaining traction because it offers a cost-effective way to back up data, ensure security, comply […]
The numbers are shocking: An investment of just Rs. 2.35 lakh led to a loss of Rs. 1,200 crore. This is not a movie plot, but the reality of insider threats in Corporate India in 2025. One of the most alarming examples happened in Brazil recently, where an IT employee handed over his work credentials […]
CERT-In and BITS Pilani Launch Cybersecurity Training Program for Professionals To strengthen India’s cybersecurity efforts and help professionals keep up with new digital threats, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, has signed an MoU with BITS Pilani. Together, they will run several professional development programs focused on […]
Mumbai, July 10, 2025 – QRC Assurance and Solutions, a global leader in cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance services, held a major two-day event in Pattaya, Thailand. The event focused on how innovation and collaboration can shape the future of digital trust and security. The event, themed “Insights, Innovations & Interactions Driving the Next Era […]
TikTok Faces New EU Probe Over User Data Sent to China Brussels – TikTok is once again under investigation in Europe, this time for how it handles users’ personal data, especially information possibly sent to China. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) launched the new investigation, as it oversees TikTok’s data practices in the European Union. […]
New Delhi – India’s space agency, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), has officially approved Elon’s Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the country. Starlink, a division of SpaceX, received permission to use its first-generation (Gen1) satellites to provide high-speed internet across India. However, this approval is only valid for […]
Esri India MD Urges Clearer Data Protection Law and Stronger Data Sovereignty Measures India needs a stronger and clearer framework to protect its data. This is crucial due to national security threats. There are also challenges in enforcing the current draft of the data protection bill. Agendra Kumar, Managing Director of Esri India, shared this […]
DPDP Act: A Pillar for Strengthened Data Governance in India In an age dominated by digital connectivity, the safeguarding of personal data has emerged as a pressing necessity. With cyber threats and data breaches becoming increasingly sophisticated, India has taken a decisive step through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act—a legislation designed to protect […]
Denmark Plans to Give Citizens Legal Rights Over Their Own Faces and Voices In today’s digital world, people and companies can copy and use others’ faces, voices, and personalities without permission. With the rise of deepfake technology, individuals find it harder to control how others use their image online.\ To protect its people, Denmark is […]