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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
TopicData privacy

Topic: data privacy

Modi govt proposes easier cross-border data transfers under new data privacy law

The draft proposal said Centre would have powers to exempt state agencies from provisions of the bill & to maintain public order, which is open for public consultation till 17 Dec.

Modi govt again extends feedback deadline for telecom bill, list of concerns grow

Industry bodies criticises 'overarching powers', 'unwanted oversight' which govt will have under 'garb of national security'. Data privacy & OTT regulations are other areas of concern.

‘The new oil’: Now home to India’s biggest data centre, UP aims to be a hub for surging industry

Hiranandani Group's Yotta Infrastructure Monday inaugurated the centre, 1st of 3 expected to come up in UP. Yotta will also be investing Rs 39,000 cr in the state over next 5-7 yrs.

Why Modi govt withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill

The Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 was withdrawn Wednesday after parliamentary panel recommended 81 changes. Govt is now working on a new ‘comprehensive legal framework’.

Uber Files leak shows why India’s approach to security and privacy matters

The Uber Files investigation is a lesson for regulators, researchers and academics about the risks of platformisation of digital economies.

Auction for your eyeballs: Google is sharing our personal data at a staggering scale

In the quarter ending in March, 2022, Google made about $54 billion from advertising. The consequences? Surveillance, and all your private information on sale in a digital market.

Whose driving data is it? Ola e-scooter accident in Assam triggers privacy controversy

When Ola Electric released a statement on the accident, it detailed how that particular vehicle was being driven. That has set off a firestorm.

AI products, services need data but don’t have to invade privacy. It needs future-proofing

As AI models depend on data quality to deliver salient results, their continued existence hinges on privacy protection being integral to their design.

India’s law enforcement framework needs to strike a balance between legal and illegal

India needs a mechanism that enables the law enforcement and security agencies to intervene legally, without having to adopt grey tactics.

Data privacy too complex to be decided by mere voice vote. Debate Data Protection Bill first

The 2022 Budget session brought the Personal Data Protection Bill. But it should know that data protection is a murky business.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.