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Why government reform is key to India’s AI revolution | OPINION

Here is how to ensure the nation reaps benefits from its digital revolution and policy

The consent trap: Why India’s digital citizens deserve real choice in the AI age | OPINION

Rapid digital revolution seems to have normalised vast personal data collection, necessitating a focus on transparency, accountability, and genuine user agency for all

Did Modi govt consider preloading state-run apps like Aadhaar on phones?

The tussle over preloading state-run apps has become a recurring flashpoint between the Union government and tech firms such as Apple and Google

Trust, consent, accountability: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw signals tougher line for digital platforms

Platform accountability is now mandatory, Vaishnaw declared at the DNPA Conclave 2026, warning that digital platforms can no longer act as passive intermediaries.

The privacy revolution: Is your data finally yours?

The DPDP Rules 2025 have operationalised a new era of data privacy in India, introducing powerful tools like Consent Managers and the Right to be Forgotten for its 900 million internet users

Sanchar Saathi app: Is Centre evading key questions on data sharing and complaints?

CPI(M) MP John Brittas claimed that the Union government failed to answer two critical queries related to the app

Why everyone’s unhappy with the data protection law

In spirit, India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act follows the one which went before, Europe’s General Data Protection Regulations or GDPR

A safer scroll: Inside Instagram’s new PG-13 safety rules for teenagers

Instagram will now automatically block or hide posts containing strong language, prank videos, drug references, or other potentially harmful content

'Have switched to Zoho Mail': Why Indian ministers are joining this email platform

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday became the latest high-profile figure to officially make the switch to Zoho Mail

Meta in trouble: Schoolgirls were used in Threads ads targeting him, man claims; angry parents lash out at company

Parents were furious after they realised that the pictures of their children returning to school (after vacations) were taken from their public Instagram accounts

EXPLAINED | Roblox child abuse allegations: Why is Louisiana AG suing the platform?

This is the latest in a long line of allegations against the interactive online gaming platform, which has long marketed itself as creative and child-friendly

Avoiding WhatsApp scams: Meta's new safety feature you need to know about

This is also a great time to review your WhatsApp privacy settings. You can decide who’s allowed to add you to groups. This will instantly reduce your risk of getting pulled into random chats. Turning on two-step verification also adds an extra layer of security.

Is privacy with Meta AI a mere myth?

Meta AI app launched in April raises concerns, with personal conversations of users and the bot posted on a public feed

No Pornhub for France? Parent company Aylo withholds access over privacy dispute

Aylo Freesites' move was intended to push back against pressure from the French government to implement better age verification measures

Facebook, WhatsApp lose $200-million penalty appeal as consumer protection tribunal upholds FCCPC fine

Nigeria's consumer watchdog tribunal dismisses Meta's plea, directs Facebook, WhatsApp to pay $200 fine for data privacy violation

Oracle Cloud data breach: How safe is our data? What can be done to safeguard it?

Cybersecurity experts and industry observers weigh in on the aftermath of the alleged Oracle Cloud data breach, which the top IT firm has denied

Will DeepSeek AI drive a healthcare revolution?

According to analysts, DeepSeek's advanced capabilities could enable smaller hospitals and research groups to run sophisticated models on their own hardware, eliminating the need for large-scale infrastructure

Data Privacy Day: What it means for India as China’s DeepSeek upends AI

After being passed by Parliament 16 months ago and vetted by parliamentary committees, the Digital Personal Data Protection was finally put up for public consultation earlier this month by the Centre

India’s new data protection rules on last lap before becoming a reality

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) regulations, currently in draft state, could come into effect in India during the year 2025

India's defence, other govt departments fell prey to cyber attacks in 2024, Telegram a hotbed: Report

In the first half of 2024, India faced an alarming 388 data breaches, Technisanct found out

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'Data breach, ransomware threats amount to cyberattack on India, not trolling Prime Minister or LoP online'

Data breaches aren't taken seriously by India due to a lack of data protection policy

Cisco launches Meraki India Region to help businesses accelerate move to cloud, secure networking

The Indian public cloud services market is expected to reach $ 17.8 billion by 2027

As data grows, two-third of IT leaders unable to secure it: Survey

98 pc of organisations surveyed report significant data visibility challenges

Data Protection Bill is here, but it may not protect your data like you think

The new bill offers a lot of protection for big businesses