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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 […]
About Gaurav Mehta Gaurav Mehta, co-founder of Concur, is a seasoned technology expert with 12+ years of experience in emerging technologies, specializing in auditing, compliance, forensics, data privacy, and cybersecurity. A TEDx speaker and ex-visiting faculty at the National Academy of Direct Taxes, he has trained officers in cyber investigations and financial forensics. He has […]
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 […]
A local shopper recently had a frustrating experience at Inorbit Mall when he found the men’s restroom lacked dividers between the urinals. He shared his disappointment on Reddit, questioning the lack of privacy and the awkwardness of using an open row of urinals. The post quickly gained traction, sparking a lively debate about restroom design, […]
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 […]
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined an NHS software provider £3m due to security lapses that caused a ransomware attack on the NHS. Data Breach Affects Thousands The Advanced Computer Software Group, a company that provides IT and software services to various organizations, including the NHS, has faced a penalty for a data breach […]
Thales has released its 2025 Digital Trust Index – Consumer Edition, showing that people around the world are losing trust in digital services. The study asked over 14,000 people in 14 countries how they feel about sharing personal data online and what affects their trust in companies. Most Industries See Drop in Trust Out of […]
In an era where data privacy concerns loom large, a new artificial intelligence (AI) approach promises to reshape how we process sensitive information. Introducing Orion: The Future of Encrypted AI Researchers Austin Ebel and Karthik Garimella, Ph.D. students, and Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Brandon Reagen have introduced Orion, a novel framework that […]