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Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America recently confirmed a cyberattack occurred earlier this month which leads to data breach. The attack led to a major data breach affecting most of its 1.4 million customers, financial professionals, and some employees in the U.S. How the Breach Happened On July 16, cybercriminals launched a social engineering […]
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 […]
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has raised concerns about how people—especially young users—are using ChatGPT for serious personal matters like relationship issues and life decisions. He pointed out that many individuals treat the AI chatbot like a therapist or life coach, sharing very private information. Altman explained that courts do not legally protect chats […]
Indian Government Switches to Zoho-Backed Email Service Amid Global Data Leak A recent worldwide data leak has revealed a staggering 16 billion usernames and passwords from popular services like Apple, Google, Facebook, Telegram, GitHub, and various VPN platforms. Although the recent data breach didn’t impact any Indian government email accounts, the government is proactively enhancing […]
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha that putting CCTV cameras inside train engines (locomotives) is not a violation of privacy. This statement came after the government proposed adding a crew voice and video recording system in engine cabins. However, some opposition leaders raised concerns about privacy and safety. Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita […]
Tea App Hit by Major Data Breach, Exposing Thousands of User Images Tea, a women-only dating advice app, has experienced a serious data breach that exposed around 72,000 user images online. The company confirmed the incident and said it only affected users who registered before February 2024. Hackers leaked about 13,000 selfies or ID card […]
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 […]
On July 23, 2025, Cambodia introduced a draft law focused on protecting personal data. The announcement took place at a public consultation event at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel. Once officially approved, the law will take two years to come into full effect. Main Purpose of the Law The law, created by the Ministry of […]
The new Income Tax Bill, 2025, is designed to make tax laws simpler for everyone. It uses clear formulas and tables, which should make it easier for people to understand the rules without always needing help from tax professionals. Privacy and Access to Data The tax department now has large amounts of financial data and, […]
On Monday, July 21, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court put a temporary stop to the DMK’s digital membership campaign named Oraniyil Tamil Nadu. The court issued the stay to address concerns about data privacy in the campaign. The DMK launched this campaign earlier in July to enroll members across Tamil Nadu. The […]