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TikTok Faces New EU Probe Over User Data Sent to China Brussels – TikTok is once again under investigation in Europe, this time for how it handles users’ personal data, especially information possibly sent to China. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) launched the new investigation, as it oversees TikTok’s data practices in the European Union. […]
In a key regulatory update, the Central KYC Registry (C-KYC) has implemented a mandatory OTP (One-Time Password) system for accessing customers’ KYC data. This change requires financial institutions, including banks and mutual funds, to secure real-time consent from individuals before downloading or verifying their C-KYC data. Previously, when any financial entity accessed a person’s C-KYC […]
Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha, India’s largest brokerage firm, has openly raised concerns over mobile apps in India that gather and misuse personal user data without informing users clearly or seeking their explicit consent. Kamath highlighted how widespread this issue has become, stating that it’s more serious than many users realize. Apps Secretly […]
Android phones are getting an important new security feature that is aimed at protecting users’ personal data if the device is left unattended for too long. Google has introduced an automatic reboot system as part of the latest update to Google Play services. This new feature will activate if your phone remains locked and unused […]
Hertz, the car rental giant, has started informing its customers about a data breach that exposed their personal information and driver’s licenses. The data breach occurred in hertz due to a cyberattack on one of its vendors between October and December 2024. The stolen data varies by region but mainly includes customer names, birthdates, contact […]
Krafton India Pvt. Ltd., the company behind Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), is facing legal issues. A citizen from Maharashtra has filed an FIR, accusing the company of violating privacy agreements and illegally selling user data. The Bombay High Court is set to hear the case on April 15, 2025. Allegations of Selling User Data On […]
In Sweden, personal data is being sold by the government to third-party companies, sparking outrage and legal battles. The Swedish tax authority is criticized for collecting and selling citizens’ personal data to data brokers. These brokers, in turn, publish it online for anyone to see, raising concerns over data privacy and security. The issue became […]