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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 […]
Victoria’s Secret has temporarily taken its U.S. website offline and suspended certain in-store services due to a recently identified security concern. The company said it took these steps as a safety measure but hasn’t shared many details. On Thursday, customers saw a notice on the site instead of the usual shopping page. It said the […]
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 […]
Marks & Spencer (M&S), a major British retailer, has informed customers that their personal information was exposed in a recent cyberattack. This follows an earlier announcement in April, when the company revealed it was dealing with a cyber incident that disrupted operations. As a result, M&S shares have dropped by 11% over the past month. […]
Footballers Show Red Card to Unauthorized Data Use More and more footballers—and other athletes—are standing up against the unauthorized use of their personal performance data. Many are now sending “stop processing” notices to data companies and betting firms, demanding they stop using their personal information without consent. Players fear that third parties, especially gambling companies, […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has announced ongoing investigations into global digital platforms, including Truecaller and TikTok, for how they handle Nigerian citizens’ personal data. During a working visit to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, in Abuja, Dr. Vincent Olatunji — the National Commissioner and CEO of […]
MIT Develops Faster, Smarter Way to Keep AI Training Data Private Protecting people’s private data used to train AI systems like medical images or financial details—is important, but it usually comes at a cost. Most privacy techniques reduce how accurate the AI model is. Now, MIT researchers have come up with a better method that […]
IndusLaw Panel Raises Concerns Over DPDP Rules and Impact on Innovation A recent Induslaw panel discussion hosted by IndusLaw focused on the proposed Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025. Experts shared concerns about parts of the draft rules, including parental consent and data localisation. They believe these could create challenges for innovation, especially for […]
The Trade Desk Faces Two Lawsuits Over Alleged Privacy Violations Adtech company The Trade Desk faces two class action lawsuits. Both claim it secretly tracks people online and collects personal data, like emails and phone numbers. Plaintiffs say the company uses this data without user knowledge or consent. These actions may violate consumer privacy laws, […]
Earlier this month, a historic Moroccan cybersecurity breach shook the nation, marking the most severe digital attack in its history. The target was the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS), Morocco’s key agency for managing social benefits for private-sector workers. The breach exposed sensitive personal information of nearly 2 million individuals and data from around […]