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Nigeria fines Meta $220 million for Facebook and WhatsApp data misuse

In a significant ruling, Nigeria’s tribunal has upheld a $220 million fine against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, over data privacy violations. The decision intensifies the global regulatory challenges facing the tech giant. The fine stems from consumer data violations involving WhatsApp and Facebook, which the Federal Competition and Consumer […]

Employee data breached at Grant County PUD, customers ‘not affected’

EPHRATA — A data breach at Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) exposed the personal information of around 850 employees. Including recent retirees and individuals who were on the payroll between March and April this year. According to Christine Pratt, public affairs officer for the PUD, employees were informed about the incident through email notifications. […]

86% of Indian Firms Paid Ransom After Cyberattacks, Finds Survey

A new survey by Rubrik Zero Labs reveals alarming statistics about the state of cybersecurity in India. About 86% of Indian organizations hit by cyberattacks over the past year ended up paying the attackers either to recover their data or to stop the attack. The study, titled “The State of Data Security in 2025: A […]

WhatsApp Rolls Out Advanced Chat Privacy Feature as Meta Faces €200 Million Fine

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Advanced Chat Privacy, offering users more control over how their conversations are shared and used. With this update, users can now block others from exporting chats, auto-downloading shared media, or using messages with AI tools. The feature can be enabled in the latest version of WhatsApp and is […]

Microsoft and Kyndryl Team Up to Strengthen Data Security and Risk Management for Businesses

Kyndryl, a global leader in mission-critical technology services, recently announced an important collaboration with Microsoft. Together, they have launched a new service called Kyndryl Consult Data Security Posture Management, built on Microsoft Purview technology. This new service aims to greatly enhance data protection, privacy, and risk management capabilities for organizations around the world. Why This […]

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath Warns Users About Apps Misusing Personal Data Without Consent

Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha, India’s largest brokerage firm, has openly raised concerns over mobile apps in India that gather and misuse personal user data without informing users clearly or seeking their explicit consent. Kamath highlighted how widespread this issue has become, stating that it’s more serious than many users realize. Apps Secretly […]

European Research Agencies Pause Cooperation with China Over Data Security Worries

Major European research organizations have stopped collaborative research projects with China due to growing concerns about China’s Data Security Law. This law restricts the sharing of “important data” outside the country without special approval. As a result, joint research in areas like health and environmental science has been paused, creating uncertainty about future global scientific […]

DeepSeek Shared User Data with Chinese Server Without Consent, Says South Korea

South Korea’s data protection authority has found that DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence app, was transferring users’ personal data to a cloud platform in China—without their permission. The PIPC revealed that DeepSeek was sending device, network, and user input data without consent. This data went to Volcano Engine, a Beijing-based cloud service. This was happening […]