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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has finally released its long-awaited Business Requirements Document (BRD) for Consent Management Systems (CMS) giving organizations a key framework of available action to use their data responsibly under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023. The BRD serves as a practical guide to help install systems […]
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 […]
The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules require banks to get clear, explicit consent from customers before using their data for anything beyond the original purpose. While many banks already follow this principle, experts say these formal rules leave no room for regulatory shortcuts or loopholes. Experts also say it’s still too early to […]
Google has agreed to settle a case with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) by paying a penalty of ₹20.2 crore over its conduct related to Android TV. The CCI had earlier found a prima facie case of Google misusing its dominant position in the smart TV segment. This is the third such case against […]
Nishant Pitti, the founder and chairman of EaseMyTrip, has warned Indian travellers about possible national security risks when using certain travel booking platforms. He pointed out that some companies, especially those with large Chinese ownership, might be accessing sensitive data like Indian passport details. In a post on X, Pitti urged people to be careful […]
GoTrust, a rising star in the world of privacy compliance and data governance, has successfully secured $400K in pre-seed funding, with Aevitas Capital Private Limited leading the investment round. The startup also received support from a prominent Indian actor and entrepreneur, further reinforcing its position in the competitive data compliance industry. GoTrust is redefining how […]
OpenAI has decided to store the data of Indian users of ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Edu, and the OpenAI API Platform within India. This move helps Indian businesses and institutions follow the country’s data sovereignty laws while they use OpenAI’s tools. Indian users of ChatGPT Enterprise and ChatGPT Edu will now have all their interactions stored […]
A group of Pakistani hackers, calling themselves the ‘Pakistan Cyber Force,’ has claimed responsibility for breaching several Indian defence websites. According to the hackers, they gained access to sensitive data from institutions like the Indian Military Engineering Services and the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. This breach comes amid rising tensions after […]
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has issued an urgent warning to the public about fake social media accounts impersonating the agency. These fraudulent accounts have been using the Cyber Crime Wing’s official name and logo to mislead users, creating confusion. According to the Cyber Crime Wing, they have identified 10 fake Instagram accounts and […]
The Pimpri-Chinchwad cyber police have successfully exposed a major cyber fraud operation that involved individuals from Dubai. The police have arrested two suspects in connection with a fraud amounting to Rs 66 lakh. The fraud was carried out through fake bank accounts and false investment promises. Details of the Scam The scam was executed by […]