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Purvi Agrawal

India Boosts Data Governance with DPDP Act

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 […]

BRICS Pushes for Data Security Against AI Misuse

BRICS Nations Unite to Curb Unauthorised AI Use and Strengthen Data Rights During the 17th BRICS Summit held on July 6 in Rio de Janeiro, leaders of the 11 emerging economies approved a joint declaration that places responsible artificial intelligence (AI) governance at the forefront of their agenda for the first time. In a powerful […]

HCLSoftware Unveils Domino 14.5, Prioritizing Data Privacy and Sovereign AI

HCLSoftware Rolls Out Domino 14.5, Strengthens Focus on Sovereign AI and Data Privacy HCLSoftware, a recognized leader in enterprise technology, released Domino 14.5 on July 7. The update introduces new capabilities that enhance data privacy and support digital sovereignty. HCLSoftware designed this version specifically for government bodies and organizations in tightly regulated industries. These sectors […]

Apple, Google, Facebook Among Victims in 16 Billion Password Leak

Massive Password Leak Hits 16 Billion Accounts — What You Should Know and Do Now This article, first published on June 18, now includes steps for switching to passkeys—a safer alternative to passwords—for Apple, Facebook, and Google users. It also features fresh insights from cybersecurity experts about this major leak. If the 184 million login […]

Indian Banks Urged to Adopt AI, Privacy Under DPDP Act

Protiviti’s latest report urges Indian banks to adopt AI, enhance governance, and embed privacy to meet DPDPA standards. A new report by Protiviti says Indian banks must urgently improve their data privacy practices. This is to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 and the upcoming 2025 draft rules. The report warns […]

Protiviti Report: Major Banks to Invest Over ₹5 Crore for DPDP Compliance Readiness

In preparation for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023, large banks with annual revenue above ₹1,000 crore are planning to set aside over ₹5 crore for their data privacy programs, highlighting a strong push toward DPDP compliance, according to Protiviti’s report titled “Navigating DPDPA in Banking.” The report describes personal data in banking […]

Paytm Introduces Personalized UPI IDs to Boost User Privacy

Paytm Launches Custom UPI IDs to Protect Mobile Number Privacy Paytm has introduced a new feature that lets users create personalised UPI IDs, so they can make payments without sharing their mobile numbers. This move aims to improve privacy during UPI transactions. Users can now choose a unique UPI handle like yourname@ptyes or yourname@ptaxis, depending […]

Star Health Data Scare: Breach, Backlash, and a ₹250 Crore Blow

Star Health and Allied Insurance, one of India’s largest health insurers, is going through a serious crisis. Reports suggest that the company suffered a major data breach that exposed personal information of policyholders. This has caused internal chaos, as several top-level executives have either stepped down or faced investigation. These include key leaders like the […]