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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 […]
In 2025, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will focus on three major privacy goals. One of the top concerns is online tracking. The other two are protecting children’s privacy and updating rules about AI and automated decision-making. Florence Greatrix, who leads the ICO’s policy for online tracking, said at a privacy event in New […]
Starting today, Amazon will force Echo users to send all voice recordings to its cloud for analysis, removing the option to block this data transfer. This change raises concerns over Alexa’s privacy, as Amazon pushes users to choose between using Alexa and protecting their voice data. Changes to Alexa’s Privacy Settings Amazon has removed the […]
Much like the PAN number for taxpayers, the APAAR ID will help track students’ academic performance throughout their educational journey. The system stores details such as scorecards, degrees, certificates, co-curricular achievements, and more. This initiative is part of India’s One Nation, One Student ID program, introduced by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and aligned with […]
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 Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) is working to finalize the draft rules for India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. S. Krishnan, the secretary of MeitY, emphasized the ongoing efforts to address the complexities of online content regulation and the rapid growth of AI. As the final rules for the DPDP Act undergo […]