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Vipul Mishra

RBI Raises Concerns Over Bajaj Finance’s Data Security Gaps and Operational Issues

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised concerns about Bajaj Finance’s management of its co-branded credit card business, citing data security and operational control issues. According to CNBC Awaaz, the RBI sent a ‘letter of displeasure’ to Bajaj Finance, highlighting its failure to identify risks and prevent fraud. This follows a previous letter from […]

Government unlikely to change DPDP rules on storing data and Cross-border Data Transfer

The Indian government has decided not to make any major changes to the rules related to data storage and cross-border data transfers in the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules or act according to government sources. This decision comes even after several major global tech companies and industry groups raised concerns during […]

Hyderabad: Absence of Urinal Dividers at Inorbit Mall Ignites Debate on Privacy and Hygiene

A local shopper recently had a frustrating experience at Inorbit Mall when he found the men’s restroom lacked dividers between the urinals. He shared his disappointment on Reddit, questioning the lack of privacy and the awkwardness of using an open row of urinals. The post quickly gained traction, sparking a lively debate about restroom design, […]

The UK’s Data Protection Authority Focuses on Ad Tech in 2025

In 2025, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will focus on three major privacy goals. One of the top concerns is online tracking. The other two are protecting children’s privacy and updating rules about AI and automated decision-making. Florence Greatrix, who leads the ICO’s policy for online tracking, said at a privacy event in New […]

Cyber Crime & National Security: Karnataka High Court Rejects Bail in Defense Data Theft Case

In an important judgment, the Karnataka High Court denied anticipatory bail to two ex-employees accused of sensitive defense data theft. Justice Mohammad Nawaz said cyber crimes linked to money and national security must be handled very carefully. He highlighted that such crimes can seriously harm the country. Former Employees Blamed for Data Leak NewSpace Research […]

Global Trust in Online Services is Falling, Says Thales

Thales has released its 2025 Digital Trust Index – Consumer Edition, showing that people around the world are losing trust in digital services. The study asked over 14,000 people in 14 countries how they feel about sharing personal data online and what affects their trust in companies. Most Industries See Drop in Trust Out of […]

Tesla Owners’ Private Data Leaked by Dogequest – Privacy Breach Investigated by FBI as Anti-Musk Protests, Vandalism, and Security Concerns Grow

Dogequest has sparked major privacy concerns after allegedly leaking the personal information of Tesla owners across the U.S. The website, which appeared amid protests against Elon Musk, shows names, addresses, and phone numbers of Tesla drivers on an interactive map. Even more troubling, the site features a Molotov cocktail icon as a cursor, hinting at […]

Google Reveals It Accidentally Deleted Maps Timeline Data

Google Maps users have recently shared complaints on Reddit about their Timeline data — the app’s history of where they’ve been — disappearing. Google has now confirmed that it accidentally deleted this data and stated that those who weren’t using cloud backups will not be able to recover it. A Google spokesperson, explained in an […]

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh Calls for Repeal of Section 44(3) in Data Protection Act

On Sunday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote a letter to Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, asking him to “pause, review, and repeal” Section 44(3) of the Data Protection Act, 2023. He expressed concerns that this section could harm the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, by removing citizens’ right to access information on the […]