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Friday, January 23, 2026
TopicData security

Topic: data security

Gurugram gate apps know everything. Privacy vs convenience is dividing condos

Apps like MyGate, NoBrokerhood, ADDA, and Gatekeeper have changed how gated communities function. They offer security and convenience, but fears are growing over data security and privacy.

Data protection bill, which sparked privacy concerns, passes in Lok Sabha

The bill proposes, among other things, to ease cross-border data flows and introduces penalties of up to Rs 250 crore on entities misusing or failing to protect digital data.

Gen Z might think they’re cyber secure – but Baby Boomers have better passwords

As per a report, only 31 per cent of people stopped reusing passwords after receiving cybersecurity education.

Children’s online privacy must be protected, but not all are equally vulnerable on internet

The Personal Data Protection Bill’s blanket restriction of not allowing children under 18 to process data could stop kids from meaningfully using the internet.

India & 6 countries want to see encrypted messages, but Facebook ‘will maintain’ user security

India, Japan, UK, US, Canada, Australia & NZ want access to encrypted messages for law enforcement. But Facebook says it will ‘protect people’s private info’.

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.

Chrome & Search – The 2 Google data collection tools you should ditch

Ditching Chrome & Search is easy way to reduce amount of information Google gets. Google isn’t better at keeping data from being stolen.

Independent security researchers should be exempted under India’s new data protection law

The data protection committee in India has a challenging task of balancing people’s rights, government surveillance and economic interests.

Aadhaar to digital wallets: Digital India needs more security to deliver

The omission of digital security as one of the nine pillars that underpin the Narendra Modi’s flagship Digital India program is perplexing.

On Camera

RBI to focus on pace of Rupee’s drop, strategists say

The RBI has spent $45 billion since October to defend the currency, according to estimates by Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.