Page 8 - Data Protection

Mukesh Ambani pitches for new regulation to protect data, ensure privacy

Speaking at RAISE 2020 summit, Ambani said the time is ripe, and the tools ready to make India a world leader in AI and to make AI work for all Indians

Swiss official voices concerns about inadequate data protection in US

Switzerland is not an EU member, but often mirrors or lines up with the positions of the 27-member bloc that all but surrounds the wealthy Alpine country

India to empower citizens with control over use of personal data

Niti Aayog seeks suggestions and comments on Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA), which aims to empower individuals with control over how their personal data is used and shared

Centre frames draft policy on data privacy under Digital Health Mission

The government has proposed a framework and a set of minimum standards for data privacy protection to be followed across the board in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Data anonymity

Panel's proposals on governance framework need a relook

Letter to BS: Govt should introduce laws to protect personal information

Facebook and other firms are accused of using users' personal data for political campaigns

Dunzo suffers data breach; users' phone numbers, email IDs exposed

Google-backed delivery services startup says clients' payment information was not compromised.

Panel proposes new regulator for citizens' non-personal data: Report

Such a regulator would be armed with legal powers to request data, supervise data sharing requests and settle disputes, report said.

First major EU GDPR decision soon on Twitter, Facebook data practices

Twitter may be the first big technology firm to face a fine over tougher data protection rules

Be my quarantine: The unattached turn to virtual dating amid the pandemic

From watching netflix shows together to cooking favourite recipes, singles are trying innovative ways to make virtual dating interesting

Coronavirus spread: Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Contact-tracing apps to track the spread of Covid-19 have been developed in at least 23 countries, according to research firm Top10VPN.

Govt's move to seek call data record illegal, violates SC guidelines: Cong

The Congress leader said that this was contrary to the apex court judgement, which has established the supremacy of the right to privacy.

Parliamentary panel invites suggestions on Personal Data Protection Bill

'It has been decided to seek views and suggestions on the Bill from individuals/associations/bodies concerned,' it said

Data protection law: Enhancing the ecosystem

The consumers are clear winners as data privacy laws ensure that they have a say in the way their personal data is being harnessed

Data must be kept intact, not 'manipulated', says Pranab Mukherjee

Referring to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, he said demonetisation had an adverse impact on economic growth.

Data protection Bill arms Centre with exemption powers; tech firms worried

It may possibly be referred to a joint select committee subsequently

Best of BS Opinion: Explaining data protection, RBI's monetary policy

The government is in a difficult spot with mounting fiscal challenges, and the central bank indicates it has done enough.

Prasad pans surveillance reports, says govt will protect right to privacy

Replying to a query on safety of citizen's data during Question Hour, the Electronics and IT minister said the government operates strictly according to provisions of law and laid down protocol

Cabinet clears Data Protection Bill, likely to be tabled in Parliament soon

Once cleared by the Parliament, the Personal Data Protection Bill will have repercussions for industries across the board

Data Protection Bill gets cabinet nod; to be tabled in Parliament

The Bill is likely to contain broad guidelines on collection, storage and processing of personal data, consent of individuals, penalties and compensation, code of conduct and an enforcement model