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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 […]
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 […]
In an important judgment, the Karnataka High Court denied anticipatory bail to two ex-employees accused of sensitive defense data theft. Justice Mohammad Nawaz said cyber crimes linked to money and national security must be handled very carefully. He highlighted that such crimes can seriously harm the country. Former Employees Blamed for Data Leak NewSpace Research […]
A significant breach has left the private data of key security officials under US President Donald Trump exposed on the internet. Sensitive details, including phone numbers, email addresses, and passwords, are now accessible online, raising serious security concerns for these individuals. Sensitive Personal Information of Trump Security Team Exposed Online An investigation by Der Spiegel, […]
Hospitals and organizations seeking cloud computing services for AI data analysis on sensitive records, like patient data, need guarantees of privacy during computation. Homomorphic encryption offers a solution by allowing computations without decrypting the data, keeping it secure. Challenges in Implementing Homomorphic Encryption Homomorphic encryption enables computations on encrypted data, keeping it secure and preventing […]
A recent report from Thales Group reveals that over 80% of consumers worldwide have stopped using an online brand in the past year due to concerns about data privacy. The report found that consumer trust in digital services is generally decreasing or staying the same, even in industries with strict regulations like banking and healthcare. […]
On Thursday, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the Social Security Administration (SSA) likely violated privacy laws. The agency had allowed Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team to access millions of Americans’ personal data. As a result, the judge immediately ordered the agency to stop sharing records. Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander from Maryland […]
Rabat’s National Commission for the Protection of Personal Data (CNDP) has announced plans to hold hearings to create regulations protecting privacy in video surveillance use. In a statement released on Friday, the CNDP explained that the goal is to ensure a consistent understanding of Law 09-08, which governs personal data protection. The commission aims to […]