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India

In second alert, WhatsApp informed breach of 121 Indians: sources

This was the second alert after May which was sent by WhatsApp to the Indian authorities about the privacy breach.

3 Nov 2019 9:19 AM IST

The exhibition features a facial recognition system that visitors can opt out of, to draw attention to the inability to opt out in public (Photo: Representational/AP)

Technology

Exhibition in China reflects on loss of anonymity to recognition...

It offers a rare public space for reflection on increasingly pervasive surveillance by tech companies and the...

25 Dec 2019 4:35 PM IST

As part of the study, the team of scientists, from the University of Vermont and the University of Adelaide, gathered more than thirty million public posts on Twitter from 13,905 users. (Photo: ANI)

Technology

On social media, your privacy is at risk even if you don't have an...

Some believe that once they are off these platforms, their privacy is safe, the new study points toward the contrary.

29 Jan 2019 12:25 PM IST

Huawei would spend $2 billion as part of efforts to address security issues raised in a British government report earlier this year. (Photo: AP)

Technology

Huawei backlash: France tightens 5G network controls

Huawei is facing scrutiny in many countries over its ties with the Chinese government.

26 Jan 2019 12:12 PM IST

Twitter had hosted a closed-door discussion and one of the participants had shared her experience as a low-caste Dalit woman.

Technology

Twitter under investigation for privacy rules breach

The DPC has this week opened a new statutory inquiry into the latest data breach it received from Twitter on 8 January,...

26 Jan 2019 12:09 PM IST

Japan plans to ban government purchases of equipment from Huawei and ZTE to beef up its defenses against intelligence leaks and cyber attacks, sources told Reuters this month.

Technology

US universities unplug from Huawei

The University of California at Berkeley has removed a Huawei video-conferencing system.

25 Jan 2019 10:14 AM IST

The latest order said the deadline for the PAN-Aadhaar linking for filing I-T returns was being extended after consideration of the matter. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Technology

New Biometric Privacy Platform to safeguard AADHAAR data

Biometric Privacy Platform adds a privacy and consumer-choice layer on top of Aadhaar online and offline authentication...

22 Jan 2019 11:33 AM IST

Google said it would not renew a contract to help the US military analyse aerial drone imagery when it expires, as the company sought to defuse internal uproar over the deal.

Technology

Google fined $57 million for privacy breach

Google lacked transparency and clarity in the way it informs users about its handling of personal data.

22 Jan 2019 10:05 AM IST

Facebook says that they welcome debate about how to help keep Facebook a safe place where people can express their ideas.

Technology

US regulators discuss fining Facebook for privacy violations

It is unclear if the company would settle with the FTC by accepting a significant financial penalty.

19 Jan 2019 10:27 AM IST

Technology

Canada dismisses China's warning of repercussions over Huawei ban

Canadian officials are studying the security implications of 5G networks.

19 Jan 2019 10:23 AM IST

$Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Points vice-president for Europe says that smartphones are an ideal surveillance tool as \they accompany you everywhere and are almost always switched on.\ (Photo: AFP)$ Technology

Google to be strict on SMS/Call log policy

Google takes access to sensitive data and permissions very seriously.

16 Jan 2019 9:57 AM IST

Technology

Passenger airlines with cameras built into seats cause privacy uproar

In-flight entertainment systems with cameras were noticed by passengers of American Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

24 Feb 2019 12:17 PM IST