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Panel proposes new regulator for citizens' non-personal data: Report

Such a regulator would be armed with legal powers to request data, supervise data sharing requests and settle disputes, report said.

First major EU GDPR decision soon on Twitter, Facebook data practices

Twitter may be the first big technology firm to face a fine over tougher data protection rules

Be my quarantine: The unattached turn to virtual dating amid the pandemic

From watching netflix shows together to cooking favourite recipes, singles are trying innovative ways to make virtual dating interesting

Coronavirus spread: Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Contact-tracing apps to track the spread of Covid-19 have been developed in at least 23 countries, according to research firm Top10VPN.

Govt's move to seek call data record illegal, violates SC guidelines: Cong

The Congress leader said that this was contrary to the apex court judgement, which has established the supremacy of the right to privacy.

Parliamentary panel invites suggestions on Personal Data Protection Bill

'It has been decided to seek views and suggestions on the Bill from individuals/associations/bodies concerned,' it said

Data protection law: Enhancing the ecosystem

The consumers are clear winners as data privacy laws ensure that they have a say in the way their personal data is being harnessed

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 arms Centre with exemption powers; tech firms worried

It may possibly be referred to a joint select committee subsequently

Best of BS Opinion: Explaining data protection, RBI's monetary policy

The government is in a difficult spot with mounting fiscal challenges, and the central bank indicates it has done enough.

Prasad pans surveillance reports, says govt will protect right to privacy

Replying to a query on safety of citizen's data during Question Hour, the Electronics and IT minister said the government operates strictly according to provisions of law and laid down protocol

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 Protection Bill gets cabinet nod; to be tabled in Parliament

The Bill is likely to contain broad guidelines on collection, storage and processing of personal data, consent of individuals, penalties and compensation, code of conduct and an enforcement model

Data protection startup Druva crosses $100 mn in annual recurring revenue

This June, the company had raised $130 million to become a 'unicorn'

Facial recognition at Chaayos sparks calls for data protection law

Customers at Chaayos complained about the camera technology they said captured images of them without their consent, with no information on what the data would be used for, and no option to opt out

Data Protection Bill may face WTO hurdle as industry holds its breath

The Bill has been in the works since the past one and half years. A draft of the Personal Data Protection Bill had been made public by the ministry of electronics and information technology

Online privacy: A blockchain, general data protection conundrum

The very technology that sought to maintain the integrity of data is at odds with the laws that endeavours to protect personal data

Emerging economies should bridge the digital gap before it's too late

What's needed is a shared national vision for digital change and coordination between governments, companies and civil society

Cambridge Analytica scandal: Facebook to pay a 500,000-pound fine to UK

Facebook said it was pleased to have reached a settlement and the company wished it had done more to investigate the claims about Cambridge Analytica in 2015

Govt consults select stakeholders for views on data protection bill

The ministry has asked for clarifications from some people who had earlier given their comments on the proposed Data Protection Bill