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French Defence Contractor Naval Group Hit by Alleged Data Leak Naval Group, previously known as DCNS, is a major French company that builds warships and naval defense systems. The French government owns most of the company, while the rest is held by defense firm Thales Group. Naval Group supplies ships like submarines, frigates, and aircraft […]
The Rajya Sabha Committee on Delegated Legislation has raised concerns about the Telecom Cybersecurity Rules, 2024. The committee, in its recent report, asked the government to clearly define what “traffic data” includes and to strictly limit data collection to what is necessary for telecom cybersecurity. The panel criticized the use of vague terms like “any […]
A group of 20 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Monday to stop the Trump administration from forcing states to hand over personal information of people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The states believe the federal government could use the information to support mass deportations. States Push Back Against Trump Administration’s […]
Porvorim: Ferreira Slams Online Naming of Traffic Violators, Cites Privacy & Legal Flaws Aldona MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira has voiced strong criticism against the transport department’s practice of publicly listing traffic violators’ names on a government portal. Speaking on Monday in Porvorim, Ferreira called the move an invasion of privacy and questioned its legality under […]
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha that putting CCTV cameras inside train engines (locomotives) is not a violation of privacy. This statement came after the government proposed adding a crew voice and video recording system in engine cabins. However, some opposition leaders raised concerns about privacy and safety. Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita […]
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify this week in a rare trial where shareholders are accusing Facebook of misusing user data. The case, valued at $8 billion, focuses on how the company managed privacy issues before and after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The lawsuit claims that Zuckerberg, former COO Sheryl Sandberg, and other board members […]
HCLSoftware Rolls Out Domino 14.5, Strengthens Focus on Sovereign AI and Data Privacy HCLSoftware, a recognized leader in enterprise technology, released Domino 14.5 on July 7. The update introduces new capabilities that enhance data privacy and support digital sovereignty. HCLSoftware designed this version specifically for government bodies and organizations in tightly regulated industries. These sectors […]
Sentra, a worldwide leader in cloud-based data security, has launched an exciting new feature to help companies easily respond to Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) from individuals. These types of requests are made under global privacy laws, such as the GDPR and CCPA, enabling individuals to request that businesses show or delete personal data they […]
Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC) has announced a record-high number of instances of leak and loss of personal data in fiscal 2024, furthering anxiety about data protection in both the private and public sectors. An annual report approved by the Cabinet Tuesday outlined that the PPC received 19,056 reports of leak or loss of […]
Paytm Launches Custom UPI IDs to Protect Mobile Number Privacy Paytm has introduced a new feature that lets users create personalised UPI IDs, so they can make payments without sharing their mobile numbers. This move aims to improve privacy during UPI transactions. Users can now choose a unique UPI handle like yourname@ptyes or yourname@ptaxis, depending […]