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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicData privacy

Topic: data privacy

Data protection is part of national security, it’s the new influence, says Jaishankar

To be a global power, India has to be a leading force in harnessing data, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says at Global Technology Summit.

India in bottom three as study assesses privacy laws in 47 countries

A study of 47 countries and their regulations to ensure citizens' data is protected has shown that most countries don't do enough.

‘Digital colonialism’: Why countries like India want to take control of data from Big Tech

India has been the most vocal supporter for data localisation, promoting its own regulation as 'a template for the developing world'.

Amazon finally addresses concerns about data privacy, but it’s a ‘dodge’

Among other nods to privacy protection, Amazon Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos announced that people could set their Alexa devices to automatically delete voice recordings every three months.

Google blocks privacy push at the group that sets web standards

Google's move shows how it is pushing its own version of what digital privacy should look like, given that such changes could be a major threat to their business.

Apple apologises for privacy mishaps with Siri, won’t retain audio recordings now

Apple’s move comes after criticism for employing hundreds of contractors to listen to Siri in a process called 'grading'.

Sibal on his friend Jaitley, Bibek Debroy on his legacy & Manu Joseph on Savarkar

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

Amazon gives option to disable human review of Alexa recordings

The new policy allows Amazon customers to opt out of human review of their voice recordings amid criticism it violated customers’ privacy.

Privacy is dead. So, it’s time to turn data into a bargaining chip

Tech firms offer services in exchange, but the government will argue it needs your data for national security. Why not trade it then.

Mark Zuckerberg knew of ‘problematic’ privacy practices at Facebook, says report

Facebook discovered emails that seem to show Zuckerberg & other top executives didn’t put compliance with privacy issues at the top of priorities.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.