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In a troubling incident, Anvi Ahuja, a Toronto resident, was left bewildered. She received a text message containing a transcript of a conversation she had with her roommates during a Lyft ride. The message, which appeared shortly after she arrived at her downtown apartment on March 11, came from an unknown number. To Ahuja’s surprise, […]
A High Court judge in Northern Ireland refused to stay civil proceedings in a case involving harmful material posted on Snapchat privacy. The judge made the decision on April 11, 2025, after the second defendant applied to suspend the civil case pending a related criminal trial. The plaintiff, anonymized as CDP, seeks damages and injunctive […]
IndusLaw Panel Raises Concerns Over DPDP Rules and Impact on Innovation A recent Induslaw panel discussion hosted by IndusLaw focused on the proposed Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025. Experts shared concerns about parts of the draft rules, including parental consent and data localisation. They believe these could create challenges for innovation, especially for […]
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, a leading Houston-based insurance provider, recently suffered a data breach that led to sensitive customer documents being exposed on the dark web. The incident has raised serious concerns about data privacy and security in the insurance sector. In an official letter sent to clients and regulators on April 8, 2025, Skyward […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently updated its Privacy Framework, aiming to help organizations manage privacy risks linked to personal data. This update comes five years after the framework’s initial release and is designed to address the evolving challenges of privacy risk management in today’s complex digital landscape. What’s New in […]
A Meta whistleblower has accused the company of prioritizing profit over the safety of children on its virtual reality platform, Horizon Worlds. The complaint, filed by nonprofit Fairplay, alleges that Meta knowingly allowed underage users to access the platform, violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This accusation has raised concerns about Meta’s handling […]
The aviation industry is on the brink of a significant change. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is working on a groundbreaking system that could do away with traditional boarding passes and check-ins by 2028. Instead, a new digital travel pass powered by facial recognition technology will change the way we travel. What Exactly Is […]
Hertz, the car rental giant, has started informing its customers about a data breach that exposed their personal information and driver’s licenses. The data breach occurred in hertz due to a cyberattack on one of its vendors between October and December 2024. The stolen data varies by region but mainly includes customer names, birthdates, contact […]
Apple is preparing to roll out a new method for training its AI models in the upcoming beta versions of iOS 18.5 and macOS 15.5. This change is aimed at enhancing the performance of Apple’s artificial intelligence systems, such as its email summarization tools, while keeping your personal data safe and secure. A Shift in […]
In a recent data breach, Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC), a nonprofit providing centralized laboratory services, revealed that the sensitive information of 1.6 million individuals was compromised. This breach is particularly concerning, as it affects not only LSC clients but also employees and their dependents, including those connected to Planned Parenthood centers. What Happened? LSC detected […]