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Stay updated on the latest developments in India’s privacy landscape. Our comprehensive coverage keeps you informed about data protection regulations, cybersecurity measures, and privacy-related issues affecting individuals and businesses in India. Explore the latest news, insights, and analysis to safeguard your online privacy and stay compliant with Indian data protection laws.
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 […]
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 […]
QKS Group, a global leader in market intelligence, has recently published its detailed analysis of the Privacy Management Software market. The report highlights a significant growth phase for the sector, predicting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.58% through 2030. This growth comes as organizations across industries race to comply with evolving data privacy […]
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 […]
A new order from Haryana’s Health Department, which makes it mandatory for all pregnant women to register during their first trimester, has raised privacy concerns. It also seems to conflict with existing laws on abortion and may lead to unintended consequences, such as women seeking unsafe abortions outside the official healthcare system. The two-week-old order […]
Oranga Tamariki Privacy Breaches Put Children and Families at Risk Oranga Tamariki (OT) is facing criticism for serious privacy failures that have harmed children and families. A recent review revealed that OT staff wrongly shared sensitive personal information, leading to dangerous situations. In one case, a staff member took a screenshot of a mother’s file […]
Rabat’s National Commission for the Protection of Personal Data (CNDP) has announced plans to hold hearings to create regulations protecting privacy in video surveillance use. In a statement released on Friday, the CNDP explained that the goal is to ensure a consistent understanding of Law 09-08, which governs personal data protection. The commission aims to […]