Page 19 - Data Privacy

Govt extends bidding deadline for facial recognition project a third time

This is even as the government faces legal notices over privacy violation and legality of the project

Beware online frauds

There isn't a great deal you can do but there are a few precautions you can take as a citizen

WhatsApp says 'strong action' taken in spyware breach incident

According to sources, the firm has been asked to submit its response by November 4.

Walmart CEO pens a letter to PM on data privacy, regulatory stability

He also appreciated the prime minister for listening to the retailer's concerns on regulatory stability and uniform implementation of regulations in the e-commerce and retail sectors

Digital privacy at stake? 10 Tips to avoid leaving tracks around internet

Here are some ways to surf the internet safely in an age where privacy is everything

Fintech firms in a spot after RBI restricts access to credit data

Business of credit information bureaus seen coming under threat

India should keep the doors open for data flow: Facebook's Ajit Mohan

India has benefited from those who have been open - the first wave of information and technology companies

Mark Zuckerberg sets talks in Washington on 'future internet regulation'

Zuckerberg's visit comes five months after his stormy appearance before Congress, where he was grilled on Facebook's data protection and privacy missteps

Is data the new oil?

Mukesh Ambani is neither the first nor the only one to say so. Many have said it before. He made the line popular in India along with Jio

Great Indian data centre rush: Corporates, start-ups want share in business

Nearly 80% of the data centres are located in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru

Best of BS Opinion: Data law, poor logic behind price control and more

Data is personal, and it shouldn't be used without the informed consent of individuals

Facebook's tool will allow users to see which apps, websites tracked them

The introduction of the new tool is Facebook's latest response to criticism over how it safeguards users' privacy

Facebook users to see, control personal data taken from other websites

The social media site said if a user clears their off-Facebook activity, Facebook would remove the user's identifying information from the data that apps and websites choose to send

Twitter used users' personal data for advertising without consent

The fault was corrected Monday, an investigation is being conducted to determine how many people have been affected

Behind the FaceApp magic

New questions arise about privacy breaches, data misuse

The problem with voice assistants

Users need to find a balance in the trade off between convenience and loss of privacy

Is your personal data lying with fin-tech companies really all that safe?

A recent study of privacy policies of 48 fin-tech firms operating in India reveal that many fall behind stipulated best practices, putting your PAN, bank account and other details at risk

Need to protect people's data legally and technologically: Nandan Nilekani

He says Aadhaar is a much simpler system, but if it becomes ubiquitous and is used in several applications, then the number would go into every database and somebody can combine the databases

Can Mark Zuckerberg really make Facebook a privacy-friendly platform?

Facebook CEO says he is shifting his company's focus to messaging services designed to serve as fortresses of privacy

The law is closing in on Facebook and other 'digital gangsters'

Regulators in several countries now propose a range of interventions to curb the power of digital platforms