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In an important move aimed at tackling spam and fraud calls, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has instructed telecom operators, including major players like Jio, Airtel, and Vi, to implement the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. This feature shows the caller’s registered name on the recipient’s phone, eliminating the need for apps like […]
In Sweden, personal data is being sold by the government to third-party companies, sparking outrage and legal battles. The Swedish tax authority is criticized for collecting and selling citizens’ personal data to data brokers. These brokers, in turn, publish it online for anyone to see, raising concerns over data privacy and security. The issue became […]
A massive leak of sensitive defence data has emerged, reportedly stolen from the device of a former Defence Ministry official, according to an analysis by cybersecurity firm Athenian Tech. The leak involves crucial information from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), a government agency known for its stringent security protocols, including restrictions on staff […]
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is expected to face a fine of more than €500 million for illegally sending European user data to China. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) is preparing to issue the fine after an investigation found that the company violated the European Union’s strict data privacy rules, known as the General Data […]
Co-founder Bastian Greshake Tzovaras confirmed that openSNP, the popular open-source platform for genetic data, will shut down and delete all of its data by the end of April. The decision comes amid growing concerns regarding data privacy, the collapse of 23andMe, and the increasing rise of authoritarian governments worldwide. OpenSNP’s Commitment to Data Privacy and […]
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 […]
Social media is full of Ghibli Glam AI-generated images, thanks to OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o. People on Facebook, Instagram, and X are sharing their AI-created pictures. But in the excitement of making fun, artistic versions of themselves, many are unknowingly giving their facial data to AI companies. This includes pictures of their families, even young children, which […]
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, […]
A massive data breach has allegedly compromised the personal and financial information of over 13 million Indian bank customers. A threat actor claimed responsibility for the hack, which they offered for sale to a single buyer for $10,000. The revelation has raised significant concerns about the state of data security in India’s banking sector. Details […]
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined an NHS software provider £3m due to security lapses that caused a ransomware attack on the NHS. Data Breach Affects Thousands The Advanced Computer Software Group, a company that provides IT and software services to various organizations, including the NHS, has faced a penalty for a data breach […]