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WhatsApp reply sought on plea for non-sharing of UPI data with 3rd parties

The Supreme Court asked WhatsApp to file response on a plea seeking a direction to the RBI and the NPCI to ensure that data collected on UPI platforms is not shared with parent firm or any third party

Data privacy row: Why you need to switch from Facebook Messenger now

Messenger does not offer any end-to-end protection and is more prone to data breach, a security expert has claimed, adding that Messenger users should opt for safer apps first

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.

Banned Chinese apps consider shifting servers to India to allay concerns

The Indian authorities feared that these apps were transferring consumer data to locations outside the country, especially China, in an unauthorised and surreptitious manner.

Data privacy must be seen as human right and needs to be protected: Nadella

During a conversation with WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab, Nadella also favoured a debate on CEO pay and all kinds of remuneration, including return on capital.

64% of India's GenZ questions need to own a car: Deloitte global survey

The study also dwells on consumer preference with regard to data privacy and the money Indian buyers are willing to spend on connected vehicles.

Here's what social media firms require from draft Data protection Bill

What has raised eyebrows is that the Bill gives the government ultimate rights and powers to seek access to users' data to help formulate policies

Data privacy: S Jaishankar calls for united action against cyber terrorism

He said cyberspace and digital technologies have been a real force of economic, social, political, industrial, even behavioural transformation.

Govt to firm up norms to check misuse of internet within 3 months, SC told

The affidavit was filed in a transfer petition moved by Facebook Inc., seeking transfer of cases filed in three high courts, relating to linking of social media profiles with Aadhaar

India should keep the doors open for data flow: Facebook's Ajit Mohan

India has benefited from those who have been open - the first wave of information and technology companies

Restricting cross-border data flow will hurt digital trade: AIMA report

The Draft Personal Data Protection Bill, expected to be tabled in Parliament soon, has proposed the data of all Indian users be stored within the country

Spotlight on Srikrishna Committee, India's new data-privacy law: 10 points

Former SC judge B N Srikrishna is leading an effort to draft new data-privacy laws for India and the committee headed by him will submit its report by end of June