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French gaming giant Ubisoft, the company behind popular video games like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Prince of Persia, is facing a major complaint over user privacy violations. The complaint has been filed by noyb, a well-known European privacy advocacy group. Why Is Ubisoft Being Accused? According to noyb (short for None of Your Business), […]
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 […]
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 […]
In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive data has become more important than ever. Data privacy concerns continue to rise, and unintended data access threats can be disastrous for organizations, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and potential regulatory violations. But while securing data is critical, companies also need to leverage data for innovation and decision-making. […]
A federal appeals court has reinstated a potentially groundbreaking Shopify data privacy class action lawsuit against Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify, delivering a decision that could reshape how US courts handle jurisdiction over internet-based platforms. In a decisive 10-1 ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco determined that Shopify must face litigation […]
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Merseyside-based law firm DPP Law Ltd £60,000 following a cyberattack that exposed sensitive personal information on the dark web. The ICO investigation revealed that DPP failed to implement adequate security measures to protect the personal data stored electronically. Cybercriminals accessed the firm’s network through an unused administrator […]
Gurugram’s gated communities have been embracing digital security apps that track everything from visitors to domestic workers. While these gate apps promise safety and convenience, they are raising serious concerns about privacy. One such story from DLF Phase 3 towers highlights the tension between security and privacy in these digitally-driven societies. When Privacy Became a […]
Sandeep Srivastava, Director of Product – Agentic AI at Microsoft, has publicly criticized FIITJEE for what he claims is systemic mismanagement, inadequate digital infrastructure, and serious breaches of FIITJEE data breach. In a strongly worded LinkedIn post, Srivastava shared his personal experience with the coaching institute, advising parents not to fall for what he described […]
Some ChatGPT users have noticed a surprising and unsettling change in their interactions with the AI chatbot—ChatGPT is referring to them by name, even when they haven’t shared any personal details. As reported by TechCrunch, this unexpected personal touch has sparked mixed reactions, with some users finding it “creepy” and “unnecessary.” ChatGPT Randomly Addresses Users […]