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RTI Act Amendment Balances Privacy and Transparency Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament that the recent amendment to the Right to Information (RTI) Act through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, maintains a balance between citizens’ right to information and their right to privacy. Protection of Privacy with Access to Information While responding […]
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Schools American classrooms are beginning to use artificial intelligence to change the way students learn. AI tools offer personalized lessons, adaptive teaching, and instant feedback that can improve education. However, this promise is facing growing concerns from parents and the public. The latest PDK poll shows that while AI […]
Shoppers Asked to Speak Numbers Aloud Mumbai: Enterprise retailers may soon face trouble under India’s new data protection law. Many stores currently ask shoppers to share their Phone Numbers at billing counters for loyalty schemes or digital receipts. But saying Phone Numbers aloud in public exposes personal details. This practice goes against the rule that […]
Ottawa, August 11, 2025: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has issued updated guidelines on the use of biometric technologies, including facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. The move aims to help organisations protect privacy while using biometrics for security and identity verification. Key Points of the GuidanceThe guidelines call on organisations to […]
In 2023, India introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), marking the start of a new chapter in privacy regulation. In January 2025, the government also released the Draft DPDP Rules, 2025 for public feedback. This consultation ended on 5 March 2025. Although the President has already signed the DPDP Act, it […]
WhatsApp Defends Data Sharing Before NCLAT Bengaluru: WhatsApp told the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Tuesday that sharing basic account details and general user preferences with its parent company Meta does not violate users’ right to privacy. WhatsApp Explains Data Sharing Senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, representing WhatsApp, said the platform only shares non […]
Instagram has launched a new feature in the United States called “Instagram Map”, designed to let users share their recent locations and discover nearby content, much like Snapchat’s Snap Map. While Meta claims the tool is optional and off by default, many users have expressed fears that it reveals their exact location without consent. Meta […]
Roorkee: IIT-Roorkee has confirmed a serious data privacy breach that exposed personal details of more than 30,000 students and alumni online for several years. The institute has started an internal investigation after receiving the alert. The leaked data appears to come from the academic affairs department’s records. It includes students’ and parents’ mobile numbers, caste […]
India, August 5, 2025 – F5 has added powerful new tools to its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) to help companies protect sensitive information when using AI technologies. These upgrades include better ways to spot data leaks in real-time, check encrypted internet traffic, and stop the misuse of artificial intelligence, often called “Shadow AI.” […]
Sri Lanka to Launch Digital ID by April 2026 with Support from India In a big move to modernise public services, the Sri Lanka government has announced plans to roll out a national Digital ID system by April 2026. The aim is to make government services easier to access while keeping citizen data private and […]