INFORMATION PRIVACY
Mark Zuckerberg defends WhatsApp's privacy update, takes shot at rivals
Earlier in the month, WhatsApp unveiled a new privacy policy update that allows it to share extensive metadata and business chats with parent Facebook.
Grindr faces $11.7 million fine in Norway for breach of data privacy
Grindr describes itself as the world's largest social networking app for gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people.
WhatsApp's new Privacy Policy is a looming threat: ADIF
Atmanirbhar Digital India Foundation demands greater oversight from authorities.
India parliament panel to question Facebook on WhatsApp's privacy terms: Report
Earlier this month, WhatsApp kicked off a storm when it informed users it was preparing a new privacy policy, under which it could share limited user data, including phone number and location, with Facebook and its group firms.
India wants WhatsApp privacy policy changes withdrawn
The WhatsApp privacy policy changes "raise grave concerns regarding the implications for the choice and autonomy of Indian citizens" MeitY says in a letter to the messaging app's global head Will Cathcart.
India asks WhatsApp to withdraw changes to privacy policy
In a strongly worded letter to WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said India is home to the largest user base of WhatsApp globally and is one the biggest markets for its services.
Outcry over WhatsApp privacy policy shows Indians value their privacy: Signal COO Aruna Harder
To see India make a choice that favours data privacy and a new, more privacy-oriented messenger so strongly is momentous to say the least, says Signal COO Aruna Harder.
CAIT asks government to ban WhatsApp, Facebook over new privacy policy
In the communication to Prasad, CAIT has demanded that "government should immediately restrict WhatsApp from implementing the new policy or put a ban on WhatsApp and its parent company Facebook", the traders' body stated.
Apple adding privacy fact labels to App Store items
The iPhone maker announced plans for such "privacy labels" when it first unveiled the new version of its iOS mobile operating system, which it released in September.
Google, Amazon fined $163 million by French privacy watchdog
The CNIL noted that both companies made changes to their websites in September, yet said efforts were not sufficient to be in line with French rules.
Will free speech pay the price as governments across the world ask social media platforms to moderate content?
Some law- makers even wanted to strip some of the legal protection the tech companies have from the majority of content posted on their platforms.
Your data may no longer be personal as little regard given to Covid patients' information
Discrepancy was found in the Covid-19 data reported by the health ministry and that by the Indian Council of Medical Research. The Niti Ayog-backed Aarogya Setu drew criticism on data safety and its alleged use for surveillance purposes. It is uncertain (and concerning) how the health data collected through the app is going to be used after the pandemic is over.
Data protection: Parliament's joint panel summons Facebook, Twitter
The joint committee led by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi has 20 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. The agenda of Friday's meeting read: "Oral evidence by the representatives of Facebook India Online Services Pvt Ltd on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019."
JioPages: Reliance Jio unveils 'Made-in-India' mobile browser which supports 8 Indian languages
Reliance Jio has launched new, revamped `JioPages', its Made-in-India mobile browser that is available in eight Indian languages and promise...
View: When it comes to digitisation, govt should first put its own house in order
There is much the government can do, to close the gaps in the digital ecosystem that have been shown up and, in the process, stimulate economic growth.
