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Once India’s new Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act comes into effect, the Aadhaar system will be fully compliant with it, said Bhuvnesh Kumar, the CEO of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India). In fact, he added that Aadhaar already goes beyond some of the Act’s requirements. “People cannot store or use Aadhaar data without […]
On August 1, 2025, the Bengal Police launched a serious investigation after they discovered that someone had compromised the data centre used by the State Cyber Crime Wing (CCW). This centre handles highly confidential information related to cybercrime investigations across the state. A private IT company manages the cyber wing’s data, but the police doubt […]
Uttar Pradesh to Launch AI-Based Road Safety System After Centre’s Clearance Lucknow – After receiving approval from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Uttar Pradesh will introduce India’s first artificial intelligence-powered road safety system. The goal is to reduce accidents and boost enforcement using real-time data and predictive analytics. Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narain […]
In a democracy, people need access to information to make informed decisions. Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression. This also includes the right to seek and share information. Over the years, the Supreme Court has upheld this principle in various cases, such as Indian Express Newspapers v. Union of […]
When it comes to navigating the complex world of cybersecurity, compliance, and privacy in India, Sanjiv Arora is a name that resonates with experience and trust. With over three decades of work behind him, he has not just seen the industry evolve; he has actively shaped it. From the early days of IT leadership to […]
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 […]
IRDAI Fines Star Health ₹3.39 Crore for Cybersecurity Failures HYDERABAD – The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has imposed a fine of ₹3.39 crore on Star Health and Allied Insurance Company for failing to follow important cybersecurity rules. This action highlights serious concerns about how the company has been handling the protection […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Communications Technology has raised red flags about the slow progress in rolling out India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. In its report presented in Parliament on July 24, the Committee questioned the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for not moving fast enough to protect […]
Experts Raise Concerns About Parental Consent and Age Rules in India’s Data Privacy Law Some experts are questioning how effective parental consent really is in keeping children safe online, especially under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA). They argue that the law assumes parents always understand and can control what their kids do online […]
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology told Parliament on July 25, 2025, that it has received 6,915 comments and suggestions on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. These inputs came from the public, companies, and various organisations. BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra asked a question, and the Ministry shared the update in response. […]