Breached BigBasket database with data of 2 crore users available for free
Last November, BigBasket suffered a severe data breach. The company had recorded a hike of 80% in customer base, largely
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Author: Adv. Bhagyashree Swami
Here’s why Instagram for kids is a bad idea
Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC), an NGO working on child online safety and privacy, wrote a letter to the
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US Law enforcement still using Clearview AI, without authorization: Report
According to a recent BuzzFeed News investigation, US law enforcement personnel are using Clearview AI facial recognition without authorization. The
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Emergency proceedings against Facebook in Germany
On Tuesday, 13th April 2021, the German Supervisory Authority, Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, issued a
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Govt. launches new Cyber Fraud Reporting System: 155260
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Delhi Police Cyber Cell have launched the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting System.
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Starlink faces DoT scrutiny over sale of beta services
Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Internet service faces Department of Telecommunication (DoT) scrutiny even before starting its operations in India. The
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MeitY launches Digital India Internship Scheme 2021
On 8th April 2021, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a guideline for physical Internships, the Digital
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UK launches Digital Markets Unit to regulate anti-competitive practices
On April 7th, the United Kingdom launched a new regulatory watchdog, the Digital Markets Unit (DMU). The unit is to
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Apple releases a reminder for the new App Tracking Transparency feature
Apple is planning to release its iOS 14.5 this month. This update contains a very interesting privacy feature, the App
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CJI launches AI-driven Assistance Portal for Supreme Court Judges
On Tuesday, the Chief Justice of India, S. A. Bobde, launched the Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court’s Efficiency
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