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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 […]

Metomic Warns of Rising AI Data Risks, Launches New Protection Suite to Safeguard Sensitive Information

As companies across the globe rapidly integrate AI tools into daily workflows, Metomic, a leading data security and data loss prevention (DLP) company for SaaS and AI-driven environments, has raised urgent concerns about growing data security risks. In response, the company has launched a new solution called AI Data Protection, built to protect sensitive business […]

BigID Launches AI-Powered Privacy Executive Console to Help Privacy Leaders Stay Ahead

BigID, a global leader in data security, privacy, compliance, and AI data management, has introduced a powerful new feature called the Privacy Executive Console. The tool gives privacy leaders a clear, real-time view of their privacy program’s performance through a single dashboard. Built into the BigID Next platform, the Privacy Executive Console offers a centralized […]

Clearview AI Settlement Challenged by Objectors in Court

The legal battle over controversial use of biometric data of Clearview AI is not over yet. Although a U.S. district court recently gave final approval to a settlement agreement, some are still pushing back. Appeal Filed After Court Approves Settlement On April 18, two named objectors, Robert Weissman and Rick Claypool, filed an appeal with […]

HIPAA rule faces legal pushback from states

In April 2024, the Biden administration finalized a rule under HIPAA to protect the privacy of reproductive healthcare information. This came nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision that triggered new abortion laws in many states. This rule took effect in June 2024. This rule stops covered entities from […]