Internet And Privacy
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To regulate WhatsApp and Big Tech, India’s competition panel needs more teeth – and fresh thinking
The Competition Commission of India needs legislative tools, an army of technical experts and a proactive approach for being relevant in the digital age.
Archana Sivasubramanian
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Facebook data breach: What happened and why it’s hard to know if your data was leaked
The data breach is believed to relate to a vulnerability that the social media platform reportedly fixed in August of 2019.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
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Google’s plan to stop using tracking cookies will not be the end of invasive targeted advertising
Rather than tracking users individually, the tech giant will group them into a crowd with similar interests.
Eerke Boiten, The Conversation
Trending
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How a cryptocurrency exchange in Mumbai flourished despite RBI’s ban on virtual coins
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Not Hindutva, not cut money: Biggest reason for BJP’s rise in Bengal might be rigged panchayat polls
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‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ review: One episode in the Netflix anthology film is worth the price of the rest
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Imran Khan’s whimsical decision-making is becoming an embarrassment for Pakistan government
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Migrant workers have learnt their lesson from last year’s lockdown, but state governments have not
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Merging Facebook Messenger and Instagram chat may be good for Zuckerberg, but not for the user
While the move may seem harmless, it is likely Facebook is attempting to make its apps inseparable.
Tama Leaver, The Conversation
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Why your eight-character email password is not safe anymore
By leveraging today’s computing power, a password can be guessed in as little as 12 minutes.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & Brianna O'Shea, The Conversation
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Everyday ethics: Parents may be breaching children’s privacy by controlling their online passwords
Adults exercise more than just the right to inspect their child’s assets – they reserve the right to impersonate them.
Claudiu Popa, The Conversation
Video
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Eco India: How biodegradable sanitary napkins are keeping Gujarat girls in school
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Watch: Video of New York Police Department’s ‘robot dog’ walking alongside officers sparks outrage
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Eco India, Episode 104: How organic sanitary napkins are promoting menstrual hygiene in Gujarat
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Covid-19: Photojournalist reports 45 pyres burning simultaneously in Bhopal crematorium
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Watch: Rail passengers dash to the exit when asked to take Covid-19 tests at a Bihar station
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State of surveillance: TikTok received the highest number of user information requests from India
Thirty-six per cent of the total requests from around the world came from the Indian government.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Facebook intentionally breached privacy laws, code of ethics required, says British MPs’ report
Companies like Facebook should not be allowed to behave like ‘digital gangsters’ in the online world, the Parliament’s committee said in a report.
Scroll Staff
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Centre pushes upgrade of web standards that will allow blocking of services: Reports
The internet protocol version 6 will make it easier for the government to block websites and apps with precision as these services will have a unique address.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Tribute: Vivekh’s comedy captured the imagination of the urban youth
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‘Horror was my playground’: What it meant to be a member of the Ramsay film clan
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The final edition of the Rising Gardens festival has films about solidarity between women
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IFFLA 2021 programme includes ‘Fire in the Mountains’, ‘Biriyaani’, ‘Koozhangal’ and ‘Seththumaan’
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‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ review: One episode in the Netflix anthology film is worth the price of the rest
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Facebook names Airtel, Saavn among firms that could have accessed users’ data
Bharti Airtel said the information was used only for its internal purposes, and the partnership ended in 2013.
Scroll Staff
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We need a ‘fine balance’ between internet privacy and national security needs, says Narendra Modi
The prime minister said nations must ensure that the digital space is not dominated by the ‘dark forces of terrorism and radicalisation’.
Scroll Staff
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Feature in Android phones can reveal details of users’ activities to Google, apps: The Independent
While the possibility is not new, a lot of users are reportedly unaware of it.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Watch: Lionel Messi scores a wonder goal in Barcelona’s Copa Del Rey final win against Athletic
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IPL 2021, RCB vs KKR preview: Knight Riders aim to bounce back against high-flying Bangalore
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IPL 2021: Sunrisers Hyderabad botch another chase as Mumbai Indians’ bowlers star in 13-run win
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AFC Champions League: Keeper Dheeraj stars as FC Goa hold Al Wahda to earn second successive draw
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Watch: Mirabai Chanu wins bronze at Asian Weightlifting C’ship, sets world record in clean and jerk