Page 13 - Data Privacy

EU privacy body warns of privacy risks in Google, Fitbit $2.1 bn deal

Google announced the deal in November last year, as it seeks to compete with Apple and Samsung in the crowded market for fitness trackers and smart watches

Twitter says state-backed actors may have accessed users' phone numbers

The feature, which allows people with a user's phone number to find and connect with that user on Twitter, is off by default for users in the European Union where stringent privacy rules are in place

Health records of 15 million Canadians hacked, investigation underway

LifeLabs, which does tests across Canada, said in a letter to customers that their names, contact information, health card numbers and lab test results were exposed in a cyber attack

Data must be kept intact, not 'manipulated', says Pranab Mukherjee

Referring to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, he said demonetisation had an adverse impact on economic growth.

Data Protection Bill: Raising more concerns than satisfying them

Any user who does not submit "voluntary" verification and remains anonymous could also be specifically targeted by government agencies

Nasscom, Mobile Association concerned over Bill's non-personal data clause

The government can also ask data processors to provide data for formulation of evidence-based policies for its own use

Personal data protection bill with par panel, 10 members nominated

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday had referred the bill to a joint select committee of both Houses of Parliament

US business group raises concern over provisions in Data Protection Bill

USIBC also suggested the bill be revised to provide ample time to establish a new Data Protection Authority

Data protection Bill arms Centre with exemption powers; tech firms worried

It may possibly be referred to a joint select committee subsequently

Draft data protection Bill allows processing without consent in some cases

The legislation provides for stringent ground rules for processing of personal and sensitive information of children, while mandating the processing of 'critical' personal data only in India

Hit by data breach? Here's how to reboot your life and control the damage

Find out extent of damage through dedicated websites, and get into damage control mode

Pegasus spyware may have accessed data of 20 WhatsApp users: Govt

Facebook-owned Whatsapp had said that Indian journalists and human rights activists were among those globally spied upon by unnamed entities using Pegasus spyware

Cabinet clears Data Protection Bill, likely to be tabled in Parliament soon

Once cleared by the Parliament, the Personal Data Protection Bill will have repercussions for industries across the board

Data breach: Third party apps leak personal information from FB, Twitter

India is among largest market for Facebook and Twitter.

Experts seek clarity on data protection bill amid WhatsApp spyware row

Experts demanded clarification in several areas of ambiguity that exists in the draft Personal Data Protection Bill

Google sent 12,000 warnings of govt-backed attacks in Q3, 500 in India

This is consistent with the number of warnings sent in the same period of 2018 and 2017, Google said

Amid US probe, China's ByteDance moves to ringfence its TikTok app

A US panel is probing the safety of personal data handled by the company

Data privacy: WhatsApp says it agrees with govt, has taken strong action

The company had said Indian journalists and human rights activists were among those globally spied upon by unnamed entities using an Israeli spyware Pegasus

Google, Facebook business models threaten people's rights: Amnesty report

Internet giants use 'ubiquitous surveillance' to collect massive amounts of data, says London-based rights group.

Amid disagreements, standing committee debates data privacy for hours

Officials from Home and IT Ministries made presentations on WhatsApp breach and data privacy in the meeting