Page 6 - Data Privacy

WhatsApp users have nothing to fear about new social media rules: Prasad

New rules are designed to prevent abuse and misuse of platforms: Prasad

Storm over social media

There can't be arbitrary rules just because privacy right is not absolute

Right to privacy is not absolute, says govt on WhatsApp's lawsuit

Statement after social media firm moves HC on new rules

Govt says new digital rules don't violate privacy; seeks compliance report

The government on Wednesday staunchly defended its new digital rules, saying the requirement of messaging platforms like WhatsApp to disclose origin of flagged messages does not violate privacy

Cyberattacks could trigger more rating actions on banks, says S&P

The banking sector is becoming more exposed to cybercrime after the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated digitalization and remote working

Online fraud alert: Deny remote access to your laptop, say analysts

If you do give access, monitor service provider's activity

Google now lets you password-protect page that shows your searches

In a bid to help protect browsing history and search activities of its users from others to see, Google will now let them password-protect the page that shows their searches.

Best of BS Opinion: Going viral on vaccines, another data breach & more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Tuesday

Another data breach

Air India's delay in informing customers is inexplicable

Android 12: What is new in Google's upcoming smartphone operating system

Android 12 has been announced, and these are the biggest new features -- from a new Material You design language and a new Privacy Dashboard

Govt again asks WhatsApp to take back its contentious privacy policy update

Gives WhatsApp seven days to respond, and "if no satisfactory response is received, necessary steps in consonance with law will be taken".

WhatsApp privacy policy not conforming to Indian IT laws: Centre to HC

The Centre on Monday told the Delhi HC that it views the new privacy policy of WhatsApp as a violation of the Indian IT law and rules

Facebook loses bid to block European Union court's privacy decision

Irish court OKs inquiry that could lead to a ban on Facebook's data transfers from the European Union to the US

WhatsApp policy change: No chat list in some time if you don't accept

The company had earlier set a deadline of February 8 for these changes but deferred it to May 15 after a backlash with wide fears over data being shared with Facebook

Explained: How CIOs are leading data strategy at their companies

One in every two CIOs plans to invest more in technologies to overcome challenges in data management

A big privacy move by Apple, a big shakeup in the mobile ad market

As part of iOS 14.5, Apple will seek user permission for each app that wants to track usage data. It's all great for privacy but ad networks and social media platforms may see spending shrink.

Google misled consumers over data collection: Australian watchdog

A setting to control web and application activity, when turned on, also enabled Google to collect, store and use the data and was turned on by default on the devices

Internet cos need positive regulatory framework: Facebook India head

Facebook India Head Ajit Mohan said there is a need for a "forward-looking and positive regulatory framework" for internet companies

Ordered probe of WhatsApp policy on competition aspect: CCI to HC

The new privacy policy of WhatsApp would lead to excessive data collection and "stalking" of consumers for targeted advertising to bring in more users: CCI

CCI order to probe Whatsapp policy appears concerned with privacy: HC

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said that competition regulator CCI's order directing a probe into WhatsApp's privacy policy does not reflect an investigation into abuse of dominant position