Data Privacy

Privacy isn't dead, it has just been made inconvenient by tech companies

When you trade privacy for convienence by giving an app access to your data, it's import to know what you're giving away - and who is sharing it

Odisha rolls out comprehensive data policy to drive governance reforms

The Odisha State Data Policy 2026 proposes centralised warehousing, consent management and advanced analytics to strengthen governance, privacy protection and public service delivery

Instagram end-to-end encryption stops on May 8: What happens to your DMs privacy?

Instagram will discontinue end-to-end encrypted direct messages on 8 May 2026, after which encrypted chats on Instagram will no longer be supported.

Privacy cannot be confined to legal or compliance teams: Ashok Hariharan

IDfy's Ashok Hariharan says privacy must move beyond checkbox consent, with firms embedding accountability, governance and breach readiness into everyday operations

'DPDP rollout to enhance enterprise accountability, compliance standards'

Rollout of the Digital Personal Data Protection framework will make organisations more accountable and consequently raise their compliance standards, a top official of 63SATS Cybertech said. 63SATS Cybertech, Managing Director, CEO & CIO, Neehar Pathare said under the DPDP regime, cybersecurity will no longer remain just a technical function but a critical pillar of risk management and business resilience. "As India advances into a new era of digital governance with the rollout of the Digital Personal Data Protection framework, organisations are being held to significantly higher standards of accountability and compliance. In this environment, cybersecurity is no longer just a technical function but a critical pillar of risk management and business resilience," Pathare said. To advance cybersecurity adoption, 63SATS Cybertech has renewed its strategic title partnership with CyberSec India Expo 2026 for the second consecutive year. "Our continued partnership with CyberSec India ...

Learning the role of data science in decision making

In this session Manisha Arora, Data Science Lead at Google, talks about data science. The opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent the employer or any other organisations.

Meta's AI glasses under scrutiny as workers flag users' private footage

Two Swedish newspapers report that Meta's AI smart glasses are allegedly recording private and intimate footage, with contractors in Kenya tasked with reviewing the content to train the AI systems

It will be reasonable to go slow on AI regulations, says Jules Polonetsky

Jules Polonetsky says India's DPDP Act lays a workable foundation for AI governance, even as global consensus on regulation remains elusive

Proposed DPDP timelines a challenge: Meta's Chief of Global Policy

Martin, who was in India to attend the AI Impact Summit, also said the AI talent base in India was unparalleled

Need one common standard on AI regulation: Mastercard's Caroline Louveaux

Mastercard's chief privacy officer calls for principle-based, tech-neutral global AI rules to build trust, cut regulatory fragmentation and enable AI adoption at scale

Opt out of India, you are creating monopoly, SC tells Meta, WhatsApp

Supreme Court warns Meta and WhatsApp that they cannot operate in India without complying with Indian law, flags risks to users' data and market competition

US investigates claims Meta could access private WhatsApp messages

Meta has previously been accused of running afoul of rules meant to protect user privacy, including several data and privacy mishaps that ultimately led to a record $5 bn fine by the US FTC in 2019

Data privacy, security gain importance as AI adoption accelerates

As artificial intelligence becomes widespread and India implements the DPDP Act, enterprises are being forced to rethink data privacy, governance, and cybersecurity strategies

Meta hit with international lawsuit over alleged WhatsApp privacy breaches

Plaintiffs allege Meta and WhatsApp can access users' private chats, accusing the company of misleading billions worldwide about WhatsApp's privacy and security claim

KPMG expert’s analysis of DPDP

In this session of Guru gyaan, Akhilesh Tuteja, Partner & National Leader, Clients and Markets, KPMG in India, explains the DPDP rules and why it matters to BSchool students

Rich Insights on DPDP & Digital shift from Forvis Mazars' tech stalwart

In this episode, Rajan Arora,Partner, Digital Trust and Transformation, Forvis Mazars India talks about digital transformation across sectors, how the DPDP rules can impact it, and gives career tips

Telcos seek DPDP-telecom rules syncing; COAI to submit proposals to Meity

The ministry notified the rules on November 14, bringing into effect the law

DPDP norms nudge insurance firms to boost tech systems, consent frameworks

Industry leaders say phased deadlines through 2027 give them time, but the compliance effort will require major process redesign

Will give data to restaurants with user consent: Food delivery firms

Zomato, Swiggy and other delivery firms say customer phone numbers will be shared with restaurants only after clear opt-in consent

Data governance: India's DPDP rules will offer individuals protection

The rules as a whole offer individuals more protection and greater knowledge about who is collecting and holding data, and also some control over personal data.