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IRDAI Fines Star Health ₹3.39 Crore for Cybersecurity Failures HYDERABAD – The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has imposed a fine of ₹3.39 crore on Star Health and Allied Insurance Company for failing to follow important cybersecurity rules. This action highlights serious concerns about how the company has been handling the protection […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Communications Technology has raised red flags about the slow progress in rolling out India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. In its report presented in Parliament on July 24, the Committee questioned the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for not moving fast enough to protect […]
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has raised concerns about how people—especially young users—are using ChatGPT for serious personal matters like relationship issues and life decisions. He pointed out that many individuals treat the AI chatbot like a therapist or life coach, sharing very private information. Altman explained that courts do not legally protect chats […]
Indian Government Switches to Zoho-Backed Email Service Amid Global Data Leak A recent worldwide data leak has revealed a staggering 16 billion usernames and passwords from popular services like Apple, Google, Facebook, Telegram, GitHub, and various VPN platforms. Although the recent data breach didn’t impact any Indian government email accounts, the government is proactively enhancing […]
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha that putting CCTV cameras inside train engines (locomotives) is not a violation of privacy. This statement came after the government proposed adding a crew voice and video recording system in engine cabins. However, some opposition leaders raised concerns about privacy and safety. Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita […]
Tata Communications has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build a powerful new network that connects AWS-Tata data centers in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai. This advanced network is designed to handle the growing demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) in India. As more public and private organizations in […]
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has introduced new restrictions for employees traveling to China. Starting July 16, BlackRock has prohibited staff from bringing or using company-issued devices like laptops, iPhones, or iPads during their visits to China. Instead, they must use temporary “loaner” phones while in the country. Bloomberg News reviewed an internal […]
Tea App Hit by Major Data Breach, Exposing Thousands of User Images Tea, a women-only dating advice app, has experienced a serious data breach that exposed around 72,000 user images online. The company confirmed the incident and said it only affected users who registered before February 2024. Hackers leaked about 13,000 selfies or ID card […]
Experts Raise Concerns About Parental Consent and Age Rules in India’s Data Privacy Law Some experts are questioning how effective parental consent really is in keeping children safe online, especially under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA). They argue that the law assumes parents always understand and can control what their kids do online […]
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology told Parliament on July 25, 2025, that it has received 6,915 comments and suggestions on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. These inputs came from the public, companies, and various organisations. BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra asked a question, and the Ministry shared the update in response. […]