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UIDAI said people should 'refrain from publicly putting their Aadhaar numbers on the Internet and social media and posing challenges to others'. (Photo: File)

After TRAI chief’s dare, UIDAI advises not to share Aadhaar publicly

'Such activities are uncalled for and should be refrained as these are not in accordance with the law,' UIDAI said.

31 Jul 2018 9:45 PM

Responding to TRAI Chief R S Sharma's open challenge, many Twitter users on Saturday claimed victory over 'leaking' his personal details. (Photo: File)

Dare goes wrong? Man deposits Re 1 in TRAI chief’s account over Aadhaar challenge

The Twitter user also claimed that Re 1 transaction revealed that R S Sharma’s Aadhaar is mapped to an account in Bank of India.

30 Jul 2018 3:55 PM

The jury said Groupon’s infringement was willful, allowing IBM to ask a judge to award additional damages.

IBM wins $83 million from Groupon in internet patent fight

A jury in Delaware said Groupon used IBM’s patented e-commerce technology without authorization following a two-week trial.

28 Jul 2018 5:27 PM

Data privacy has become an increasingly important issue, fueled by massive breaches. (Photo: Pexels)

New consumer data privacy policy from Trump administration

California, the most populous US state, and the European Union have both adopted data protection rules.

28 Jul 2018 4:12 PM

The regulator also indicated that a general data protection regulation would soon be introduced in India.

Tighten data protection rules

India will be on the right path if it enforced robust data protection rules for its citizens.

20 Jul 2018 12:05 AM

More than 1.4 billion people use Facebook every day from all around the world. (AP Photo)

How Facebook is keeping the social media safe

Facebook is doubling the number of people working on in safety and security teams this year to 20,000.

18 Jul 2018 10:58 AM

The survey analyses the state of preparedness of Indian companies basis the rules mandated under GDPR.

Most firms believe GDPR to bring sense of privacy: Survey

The survey was conducted by Deloitte in alliance with Data Security Council of India (DSCI).

02 Jul 2018 3:54 PM

The new law will take effect Jan. 1, 2020, and lawmakers say they will likely make alterations to improve the policy before then.

Extensive data privacy bill approved in California

The move by California came after large breaches in recent years at companies including Target and Equifax.

29 Jun 2018 7:56 AM

“There is no such thing as privacy for children,” Rich Wistocki, retired cybercrimes detective said. (Photo:AP)

Do you really know what your kid’s doing on that device?

Digital tech experts worry about the secret digital lives many teens are leading, and the dreadful array of consequences that can result.

27 Jun 2018 8:44 AM

Failure by the EU to explicitly exempt markets regulators from the bloc’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) could jeopardise international probes.

North American, UK, Asian regulators press EU on data privacy exemption

The new EU law strengthens personal data privacy rights in the bloc, giving consumers greater control over their personal information.

26 Jun 2018 7:52 AM

Facebook acknowledged the information was given to a “small number” of companies including RBC Capital Markets and Nissan Motor Co., advertisers and other business partners.

Facebook shared user data with select companies

The shared information included user's friends' phone numbers and breakdowns analysing the degrees of separation between people on Facebook.

09 Jun 2018 11:02 AM

Facebook also had data access deals with Lenovo, OPPO and TCL of China.

Facebook states Chinese phone makers got access to data

Huawei, a Chinese phone maker was able to access Facebook data to get the leading social network's applications to perform on smartphones.

06 Jun 2018 11:07 AM

The social network acknowledges the data sharing deals, which it says it’s — according to a New York Times report — it has struck with at least 60 device makers since 2007.

New Facebook privacy furore: What’s at stake?

The social network shared user data with companies such as Apple, Amazon, Samsung and other over the past 10 years.

05 Jun 2018 11:38 AM

Julie Brill, Microsoft’s deputy general counsel, said in a blog post that the company believes the new regulation “establishes important principles that are relevant globally.”

Microsoft swears to extend EU data rights worldwide

This new move allows users to see what information the company collects about the user and correct or delete it if necessary.

22 May 2018 12:00 PM

The retreat from the world’s largest social media network is one of the sharpest responses by investors to concerns about Facebook’s handling of user data.

Socially responsible funds dump or rethink Facebook over data privacy

Several socially conscious investment firms are selling or rethinking their Facebook Inc holdings.

19 May 2018 8:09 AM

The ride-sharing giant was vilified after the hacking in 2016 of data on 57 million of its riders and drivers, unveiled only in November 2017.

From Yahoo to Uber, major hacks of data

European Union's new data protection rules follow scandals involving lax personal data protection procedures.

15 May 2018 11:46 AM

Responding to the latest privacy concerns surrounding Google, a spokesman for the US-based search engine operator said the company has users’ permission to collect data.

Australia probes claim Google harvests data, consumers pay

Australia probes claim Google harvests data from Android smartphone users.

15 May 2018 11:02 AM

Addressing an event to recognise start-up ventures jointly organised by MeitY, Assocham and Ericsson, the Union minister also said the government needed data for policy making but the data procured should be anonymous. (Photo: ANI)

Make India big centre for data analysis: Ravi Shankar Prasad tells entrepreneurs

The Union minister said government needed data for policy making but data procured should be anonymous.

26 Apr 2018 5:10 PM

In addition to the updated terms and policies, WhatsApp is also providing a new tool to download users’ own data.

WhatsApp’s will now allow its users to download their data

As the GDPR is taking effect next month, the Facebook-owned messaging service is also updating its privacy and policy terms.

25 Apr 2018 2:39 PM

It is not clear how or if the age limit will be checked given the limited data requested and held by the service.

WhatsApp raises minimum age in Europe to 16 ahead of data law change

Facebook owned WhatsApp has raised minimum age in Europe from 13 to 16 years.

25 Apr 2018 7:52 AM

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