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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 […]
DataKrypto, a leader in homomorphic encryption technology, has introduced a powerful new solution to protect AI models and the sensitive data businesses use with them. The new product, called FHEnom for AI™, is built on DataKrypto’s patented fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) technology and aims to close a major security gap in the world of artificial […]
Landmark Admin, a Texas-based company that handles services like policy accounting and regulatory reporting for big insurers, has given an update on a cyberattack it suffered in May 2024. The number of people affected by the attack has now risen to 1.6 million. In October 2024, Landmark announced it had detected suspicious activity on its […]
The future of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework—a key agreement allowing data transfers between Europe and the United States is once again facing uncertainty. Germany’s Interior Ministry has raised concerns about the stability of the agreement. These concerns come now that President Donald Trump is back in office. The ministry is worried about the direction […]
In this insightful interview, Gurpal Singh, Chief Operating Officer at Startek, shares his expert views on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the customer experience (CX) landscape. He discusses the role of voice AI, intelligent automation, and multilingual models like DeepSeek in transforming traditional BPO operations. Gurpal also emphasizes Startek’s strong focus on data privacy and […]
A group of U.S. lawmakers launched an investigation into how 23andMe is handling customer data. The probe follows the company’s bankruptcy filing last month in Missouri. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) sent a letter to 23andMe. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) and Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) joined him. They questioned how 23andMe plans […]
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 […]
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 […]