Digital Privacy
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Bihar man arrested for allegedly leaking CoWIN data
The Delhi Police is questioning the man’s mother, who is a healthcare worker in Bihar.
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CoWIN data ‘breach’ seems to be from previously stolen data, says Union minister
However, it was not clear which particular set of breached databases Rajeev Chandrasekhar was referring to and if it was from the government portal.
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CoWIN data ‘breach’: Congress seeks judicial probe into Centre’s ‘entire data management apparatus’
Trinamool Congress spokesperson Saket Gokhale asked why the government ordered an investigation if it claimed that reports of the breach were without any basis.
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Trending
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Personal data from India’s Covid vaccine app leaked on Telegram, say reports
The Union health ministry has asked the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team to look into the matter and submit a report.
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Centre says it will examine claims of WhatsApp using microphone without users consent
Last week, a user of the messaging application had claimed that the messaging platform was using his smartphone’s microphone in the background.
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SC dismisses plea by WhatsApp to stay inquiry into its new privacy policy
The court said that the investigation by the Competition Commission of India cannot be stopped as it is an independent body.
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Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Personal Data Protection Bill to be introduced in Winter Session of Parliament, Centre informs SC
The Bill was withdrawn after the Joint Committee of Parliament had recommended 81 changes to it in August.
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WhatsApp forced users into a ‘take it or leave it’ situation with its privacy policy, Delhi HC says
The court made the observation while dismissing the messaging platform’s plea against an inquiry into its 2021 policy.
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Delhi HC dismisses WhatsApp’s plea against CCI inquiry into its new privacy policy
The Competition Commission of India had given the order in March last year after prima facie observing that the policy violated the Competition Act.
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The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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Personal Data Protection Bill withdrawn after parliamentary panel recommends 81 amendments
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a new Bill will be presented for public discussion.
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Supreme Court dismisses Congress plea challenging Aadhaar-voter ID linking
It asked MP Randeep Singh Surjewala to approach the Delhi High Court.
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Aadhaar-voter ID linking: SC to hear Congress plea on Monday
The law is unconstitutional and in violation of privacy and equality rights, said Randeep Singh Surjewala in his petition.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season