Data privacy: News
25 Nov 2024
HDFC Life InsuranceHDFC Life suffers breach as 'unknown source' shares customer data
HDFC Life Insurance has reported a possible data breach, raising alarms over the safety of customer information. The company revealed the incident in a stock exchange filing today.
08 Nov 2024
US Supreme CourtMeta petitions US Supreme Court to dismiss Cambridge Analytica lawsuit
Meta has asked the US Supreme Court to throw out a federal securities fraud lawsuit related to the notorious Cambridge Analytica data breach.
08 Oct 2024
CybercrimesMoneyGram confirms data breach affecting millions of customers
MoneyGram, a leading US-based money transfer company, has confirmed that a cyberattack last month led to the theft of its customers' personal information and transaction data.
26 Sep 2024
TechnologyPrivacy-focused Mozilla faces backlash for tracking Firefox users without consent
Mozilla, the company behind the popular Firefox browser, is facing allegations of tracking users' online behavior without their consent.
19 Sep 2024
LinkedInLinkedIn is using your data to train AI models
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, has silently opted its users into a program that uses their data for training artificial intelligence (AI) models.
18 Sep 2024
TechnologyDiscord now encrypts your voice and video calls
Discord, the popular communication platform for gamers and online communities, has introduced end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for its audio and video calls.
05 Aug 2024
Ananya PandayAnanya Panday's 'CTRL' teases perils of social media dependence
Netflix is set to plunge viewers into a digital abyss with its upcoming thriller, CTRL.
25 Jul 2024
GoogleThis new search engine lets you track data leaks
Tim Libert, a former engineer at Google and current privacy researcher, has created a new search engine named 'WebXray' with the aim of exposing privacy violations on the internet.
18 Jul 2024
CybercrimesData breaches soar in 2024: Over 1 billion records compromised
The year 2024 has been marked by some of the most severe data breaches in recent history, with cybercrimes compromising over a billion records.
17 Jul 2024
TechnologyHacks to data leaks: The hidden dangers of Stalkerware apps
Stalkerware apps, designed to surreptitiously monitor and track individuals, have been repeatedly hacked, leading to massive data breaches.
16 Jul 2024
TechnologyFirefox's new feature sparks controversy: Is user privacy at risk?
Firefox, a browser renowned for its commitment to user privacy, has ignited controversy with the introduction of a new feature in its version 128.
13 Jul 2024
CybersecurityWorried about cybercrimes? Follow these tips to stay safe
Online security is a growing concern for both individuals and businesses.
07 Feb 2024
Data LeakMozilla's new paid tool scrubs leaked personal info from web
Mozilla has launched a new subscription service called the Mozilla Monitor Plus.
03 Aug 2023
Central GovernmentGovernment tables Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Lok Sabha
The government has introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha, despite opposition from MPs who wanted it referred to a Parliamentary committee.
18 Jul 2023
Union CabinetData Protection Bill may expand the scope of data deletion
The Union Cabinet recently approved the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2022. The government is yet to publish the Cabinet-approved draft.
10 Jul 2023
MetaData privacy rules: Why Meta is struggling in Europe
Meta launched Threads last week. More than 100 million users have joined in less than five days.
05 Jul 2023
Union CabinetUnion Cabinet approves Personal Data Protection Bill: What it entails
India is being ushered into a new era of digital privacy. Today, the Union Cabinet approved the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022.
05 Jul 2023
EuropeHow EU's new privacy probe rules affect Big Tech companies
Europe has always been eager to crack down on Big Tech's privacy abuses. However, things haven't gone exactly the way they wanted.
29 Jun 2023
OpenAIOpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, sued for stealing private data
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has landed in legal trouble.
08 May 2023
WhatsAppWhy you are receiving unknown international calls, messages on WhatsApp
Be it sending a formal message to the boss or sharing a funny meme with friends, WhatsApp is the go-to instant messaging app for many.
15 Feb 2023
Data LeakEx-employee stole staff data of thousands, says Credit Suisse
Switzerland's second-biggest bank, Credit Suisse, has come under fire yet again.
13 Feb 2023
Social MediaIndian social media app Slick exposes user data of minors
Bengaluru-based social media app Slick has placed the safety of its users, including school-going children, at risk.
07 Feb 2023
WhatsAppSafer Internet Day 2023: Best tips to safely use WhatsApp
Safer Internet Day is observed on February 7 and it is the 20th edition of the campaign this year.
25 Jan 2023
MetaEnd-to-end encrypted Facebook Messenger chats get themes, emojis, and Bubbles
Meta has announced that it commenced the global testing of end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) conversations on Facebook Messenger. The encryption will be offered to millions worldwide, over the coming months.
23 Dec 2022
CybersecurityLastPass users are warned! Your passwords are now with hackers
Are you a LastPass user? If you are, you better update all your passwords and account details. Why?
30 Nov 2022
WhatsAppHow to safeguard WhatsApp chats from a data breach?
In our technologically advanced world, data breaches can have serious repercussions, putting the privacy of a great number of people at risk.
28 Nov 2022
GmailWhat's Proton Mail and why many prefer it over Gmail?
Proton Mail, a product of Switzerland-based Proton, has been the flagbearer of privacy in the world of email service providers.
21 Nov 2022
RTI ActData protection bill proposes amending RTI Act to protect 'privacy'
The Union government, in its draft of the Digital Data Personal Protection Bill, 2022, has proposed an amendment to the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
18 Nov 2022
Data LeakDigital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022: Everything to know
The Union government released a draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, on Friday, seeking public feedback.
16 Jun 2022
FacebookFacebook collects personal data on abortion seekers: Report
A latest investigative report found that Facebook uses data to influence and target people on the web on topics related to abortion.
11 Mar 2022
Android 12Everything we know about the privacy-focused OSOM OV1 smartphone
OSOM is a technology start-up that is working on a new privacy-focused smartphone called the OV1. The handset is being readied by the team that was behind 2017's Essential Phone.
