Page 20 - Data Privacy

Data breaches: Always assume you're the target, then follow these steps

The first step is to use a different username and password on each crucial site or service

One third user data accessed by Android apps unnecessary, reveals report

According to an analysis by Arrka Consulting, an app seeks at least eight dangerous permissions from the user with the highest being sought by apps in communication, mobile wallets

India should consider adopting cross-border data privacy rules: USIBC panel

CBPR is adopted by eight countries - the US, Mexico, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Australia

Privacy of data should not kill innovation and shield corrupt, says Prasad

Prasad said that innovation in the country has increased and Indians are adopting technology very fast

Data privacy rules in Asia major stumbling blocks for fintech boom: Report

In a report on Thursday, Asifma urged regulators to avoid an "exhaustive and prescriptive list" of rules

Right to use your own data?

Whether the customer prefers convenience over data privacy, or vice-versa, the system should allow him to exercise choice

Govt extends deadline for comment on data privacy framework to October 10

The draft Personal Data Protection Bill was uploaded on the Ministry of Electronics and IT's website on August 16

Cybersecurity, privacy biggest issues for India Inc's digital goals: Report

Close to 75% of Indian businesses -- 19% more than in China -- intend to invest in cybersecurity in the next one to three years, says the report

50% of Indian businesses see data privacy concerns as a major hurdle: Dell

Nearly 12 per cent of Indian businesses are digital leaders -- 5 per cent more than the percentage of digital leaders in China

Risky permissions shared with apps can pose a threat to your data privacy

Symantec report did identify some apps in the top 100 list that requested permissions that were unnecessary

Tech companies, embattled over privacy, warm to Federal regulation

Compared with the California law and new privacy rules in the European Union, the new US legislation is likely to be less stringent

World, take note. US senator's proposal might be the future of data privacy

Senator Mark Warner has put forward a policy paper with proposals to regulate big tech companies, combat misinformation and boost data privacy

Criminal proceedings for data privacy violation too harsh: Rama Vedashree

She says data protection should be done through a combination of processes, technology, capacity building and strong enforcement

Criminal proceedings for data privacy violation too harsh: Rama Vedashree

She says data protection should be done through a combination of processes, technology, capacity building and strong enforcement

Need to work together to ensure data security, can't do it alone: Facebook

Facing global backlash over data scandals, Facebook stock nosedived 20% on Thursday -- wiping over $120 billion off the company's market value in a single day

How threats to data privacy are fuelling regulatory reform

The rapid growth of data sets requires the building of holistic security and protection frameworks

Big Tech was trying to evade EU data privacy law, but couldn't hide from AI

Clear and comprehensive explanations of what data a company collects, how it uses the data, and who it shares the information with, are key requirements of GDPR

Letter to BS: Are technology giants determined to spy on common people?

It is time India too thought on similar lines as Europe

Facebook faces inquiries from US, British regulators in data breach probe

Facebook shares closed the shortened Nasdaq trading day down 2.35 per cent to $192.73, heading into an Independence Day holiday with investors mulling what effect the probe may have on the company

Think your Gmail is secure? App developers are sifting through your inbox

Even after assurances, Google continues to let software developers scan hundreds of millions of emails of users who sign up for email-based services