4 years, 7 months ago

Aarogya Setu: Lack of data privacy laws, transparent policies make app worrisome, say MIT researchers

The most worrisome part about Aarogya Setu is that we don’t know who has access to the database and it is not an open-source app. Now, MIT University has reviewed the Aarogya Setu app to understand how effective is the app, is it safe to use, and how it compares to other contact tracing apps that are being used in different parts of the world. As opposed to the ongoing practice of threats to arrest and fine in the country for people who don’t have the Aarogya Setu app installed on their phone, the review suggests that the policy of the app says it is voluntary to use. Contact tracing explained in under 3-minutes Apple and Google are working on a contact tracing tool; the Indian government has a contact tracing app called Aarogya Setu.

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1 year, 11 months ago

Aarogya Setu contact tracing data deleted, feature discontinued: Govt tells LS

Live Mint

The Centre said on Wednesday that all contact-tracing data collected via the Aarogya Setu mobile application has been deleted. While it remains in use, the government said that the contact tracing feature - flagged by critics over security related concerns - has now been disabled. “In accordance with the provisions of the said protocol, the contact tracing feature of the …

1 year, 11 months ago

Aarogya Setu contact tracing data deleted: Centre

Hindustan Times

All contact tracing data collected through the Aarogya Setu mobile application to locate potential cases of Covid-19 during the fight against the pandemic has been deleted, the Union government informed Parliament on Wednesday. Singh sought details of the current legislation governing the data collected via the application and whether the data collected by it till May 10, 2022, was deleted …

1 year, 11 months ago

Aarogya Setu app contact-tracing data deleted: IT Ministry

The Hindu

Contact-tracing data from the COVID-19 pandemic collected by the Aarogya Setu app has been deleted from government databases, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said in a written response in Parliament. “In accordance with the provisions of the, the contact-tracing feature of the Aarogya Setu mobile application has been discontinued and contact-tracing data collected through it has been deleted,” …

3 years, 7 months ago

Apple, Google's COVID-19 tracing tech saved thousands of lives in UK, about time India gets it too

India Today

Apple and Google joined hands to develop the Exposure Notifications System to contact trace and alert users about possible COVID-19 exposure. Now a report has claimed that the contact tracing tech has saved lives of between 4,200 and 8,700 users in the UK. “Our analysis suggests a large number of COVID-19 cases were averted by contact tracing via the NHS …

3 years, 8 months ago

Google Covid-19 Contact Tracing App Flaw Could Leak Sensitive Health Data: Report

News 18

Google, in a rare turn of events, joined hands with fellow big tech firm Apple to bring forth a privacy focused Covid-19 contact tracing effort at the height of the pandemic’s breakout in 2020. The report, coming from The Markup in partnership with the founders of mobile privacy analysis firm AppCensus, states a one-line flaw in the Google Covid-19 contact …

3 years, 11 months ago

'No Informed Consent' : Karnataka High Court Restrains Centre & NIC From Sharing Response Data Of Persons Collected Through 'Aarogya Setu'

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court on Monday passed an interim order to restrain the Central Government and the National Informatics Centre from sharing the response data given by an individual in the 'Aarogya Setu' app with other government departments and agencies, without obtaining informed consent of the users.A division. The Karnataka High Court on Monday passed an interim order to restrain …

4 years, 1 month ago

Aarogya Setu RTI Row: CIC Drops Show Cause Notice To CPIOs, Issues Advisory To Ensure That The Website is Up-to-date With All Info

Live Law

The Central Information Commission has dropped the show cause notices issued to the Central Public Information Officers of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, National Informatics Centre and National E-Governance Division in connection to the Aarogya Setu RTI case. The Commission has issued an advisory u/s 25 of the RTI Act, 2005 to the Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and …

4 years, 1 month ago

Govt releases backend code of Aarogya Setu to enhance transparency

The Hindu

The government on Friday released the backend code of Aarogya Setu in the open domain that will help people understand the functioning of the COVID-19 contact-tracing app and allay apprehensions they may have around privacy and security. The source code of the Android and iOS versions of the Aarogya Setu app was released earlier and the backend source code has …

4 years, 2 months ago

Aarogya Setu: Govt. cracks down on officials over evasive RTI reply

The Hindu

A day after it was slammed by the Central Information Commission over “preposterous” and “evasive” response to an RTI query related to the Aarogya Setu application, the IT Ministry has issued directions to take action against the officers responsible. The official added that the Ministry has also directed the National Informatics Centre and National E-Governance Division to take suitable action …

4 years, 2 months ago

Government Says No Clue on Who Made Aarogya Setu App, Twitter Responds with Memes

News 18

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the National Informatics Centre on Wednesday said they do not have any information about the “creation” of the Aarogya Setu application. The centre has come under attack over the lack of information about the developers of the Aarogya Setu app which used crucial data of users like location, etc. pic.twitter.com/MD4QtXXrvC— Rofl Gandhi …

4 years, 2 months ago

Aarogya Setu app | IT Ministry says taking steps to comply with CIC orders

The Hindu

Following a show cause notice issued over the government’s “preposterous” response to an RTI query related to the Aarogya Setu application, the IT Ministry said it was taking steps to comply with the CIC’s orders, while adding that the app had been developed by the National Informatics Centre in collaboration with volunteers from industry and academia. The statement comes after …

4 years, 2 months ago

Aarogya Setu app developed in govt and private collaboration, clarifies Centre

Live Mint

The Aarogya Setu contract tracing app has been developed in a collaborative effort of government and private sector, clarified the Central government on Wednesday. The CIC came into action after the NIC, NeGD and MeitY failed to furnish information regarding the creation and development of the Aarogya Setu app through an RTI. The Centre in its clarification said that there …

4 years, 2 months ago

Govt gets notice after saying it has no information on Aarogya Setu creator

The Hindu

The Central Information Commission on Wednesday issued a notice to the government for providing an evasive response to an RTI application related to Aarogya Setu, the contact tracing app that has crores of users' data. The show-cause notices were issued to Central Public Information Officers of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, National Informatics Centre and National E-Governance Division after …

4 years, 2 months ago

Ministry has no information on who created Aarogya Setu, RTI body issues showcause notice

Hindustan Times

The National Informatics Centre, which designs government websites, has said that it has no information about who has created the Aarogya Setu app and how it has been created. The Chief Information Commission has pulled up the NIC, which comes under the ministry of electronics, and issued a showcause notice to various chief public information officers asking them to provide …

4 years, 2 months ago

RTI reveals Ministry of Electronics has no information about the creators of Aarogya Setu, govt issues clarification

India Today

An RTI filed two months back has revealed that the National Informatics Centre, which designs government websites and falls under the Ministry of Electronics, has no information about the creators of Aarogya Setu App. Saurav Das, the petitioner, filed a complaint against the relevant authorities stating that they had failed to furnish information about the process of creation of Aarogya …

4 years, 2 months ago

Citizens Without Aarogya Setu App Cannot Be Denied Public Services, Observes Karnataka HC

News 18

The Karnataka High Court on Monday observed that neither governments nor private entities could deny citizens any services if they are unable to produce the Aarogya Setu app on their mobile devices. A bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ashok S Kinagi was hearing a petition filed by Anivar A Aravind challenging the mandatory use of Aarogya Setu …

4 years, 5 months ago

Aarogya Setu now world's most downloaded covid-19 tracking app

India Today

Aarogya Setu has emerged as the world's most downloaded covid-19 tracing app, according to the latest report by Sensor Tower. But while the total number of downloads of the Aarogya Setu was the highest globally, India was the fourth country in terms of the adoption rate of the covid-19 tracking app. India secured the fourth position, registering the adoption of …

4 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka HC Issues Notice On Plea Against Mandatory Condition To Install 'Aarogya Setu' App For Air & Rail Travel

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Union Government on a petition challenging the directions making installation and use of 'Aarogya Setu' mandatory for travel by air and rail.The plea filed by cyber security activist Anivar Arvind sought directions to authorities to make the use of the contact tracing app developed by NIC voluntary and not mandatory. …

4 years, 7 months ago

Government climbs down on Aarogya Setu by removing mandatory provision

Live Mint

As the government plans to ease out lockdown restrictions from Monday, it climbed down on Aarogya Setu mobile application by removing the mandatory provision for the app’s download as earlier. Ministry of Home Affairs in its guidelines issued on Saturday about phase wise opening of lockdown said that the Aarogya Setu mobile application enables early identification of risk of infection, …

4 years, 7 months ago

Aarogya Setu app is now open source: what does it mean?

The Hindu

Aarogya Setu, India’s coronavirus contact-tracing and self-assessment app is now open source. Health Ministry launches Aarogya Setu IVRS facility for those without smartphones The Aarogya Setu app is used on Android phones by 98% of the registered users, and the source code for the Android app is currently available on GitHub, a collaboration platform for software developers, where code can …

4 years, 7 months ago

Aarogya Setu, India’s contact-tracing app, goes open-source

Firstpost

At 12 am midnight on the 27th of May 2020, Aarogya Setu — India’s digital contact tracing app — will go open-source and be uploaded to a public GitHub repository. CEO of NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant announced at a press conference that Aarogya Setu has been installed 114mn times, reached out to 9 lac contacts and represents a contact tracing …

4 years, 7 months ago

Govt makes Aarogya Setu an open-source app for Android users

India TV News

India's coronavirus contact tracing app Aarogya Setu is now open source for Android users, in a major development that will allay privacy concerns around the government-launched product. Making the source of the app open at a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant remarked that the development signified "Government of India's commitment to the core …

4 years, 7 months ago

Is transparency too much to ask for?

Live Mint

While sheltering at home to keep herself safe from the novel coronavirus, Neela Chandra was overwhelmed with updates on TV and social media but wasn’t certain how to sift through the clutter. Based on Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s covid tracing tracker, over 25 countries have some form of contact-tracing mobile application, with a combination of Bluetooth and GPS-based proximity and …

4 years, 7 months ago

Apple and Google share contact tracing technology that can help fight coronvirus

India Today

Authorities in 23 countries across five continents have sought access to contact tracing technology from Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google, the companies announced on Wednesday as they released the initial version of their system, as reported by Reuters. But authorities would have to stop requiring phone numbers from users under the companies’ rules, one of several restrictions that have …

4 years, 7 months ago

Google and Apple release technology to help with coronavirus contact tracing

ABC

New technology that could help alert people who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 is being tested to determine if it will work in Australia. Key points: Technology could help solve issues plaguing apps like COVIDSafe Technology could help solve issues plaguing apps like COVIDSafe App users who test positive would decide to notify people they …

4 years, 7 months ago

Apple-Google contact tracing tool's initial version released, tech draws interest in 23 countries

Firstpost

Apple and Google said several US states and 22 countries have sought access to their technology. Authorities in 23 countries across five continents have sought access to contact tracing technology from Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google, the companies announced on Wednesday as they released the initial version of their system. Developers of contact tracing apps for Austria, Germany and …

4 years, 7 months ago

Data | How safe is Aarogya Setu compared to COVID-19 contact tracing apps of other countries?

The Hindu

According to a database maintained by MIT Technology Review, Aarogya Setu, India’s contact-tracing app to combat COVID-19, poses significant risks to the privacy of the user compared to similar apps in other countries. The apps in China and Turkey pose greater risks for user privacy than Aarogya Setu. The following table lists government-backed apps of 19 countries based on five …

4 years, 7 months ago

Aarogya Setu Coronavirus contact tracing app now reaches JioPhone: Know details

India TV News

Aarogya Setu app is India's attempt to track Coronavirus-infected people and curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Aarogya Setu now available for JioPhone According to a report by Reuters, the Aarogya Setu app has been rolled out for 5 million JioPhones in the country by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This news comes after Aarogya Setu's …

4 years, 7 months ago

Aarogya Setu key to making transition into post-lockdown period smooth, prevent loss of lives; doubts about privacy, security unnecessary

Firstpost

Aarogya Setu is also reviewed by other foreign firms who often tend to be critical about indigenous technological efforts of India. Like many other countries, the Government of India has launched its own Aarogya Setu app for contact tracing and alert users if they come in proximity with a COVID-19 infected person. Thus, it is clear that the Aarogya Setu …

4 years, 7 months ago

India follows China's lead to widen use of coronavirus tracing app

India Today

India is aggressively pushing a state-backed contact tracing app to fight the spread of COVID-19, raising fears that the world’s second-most populous nation is on its way to Chinese-style methods of high tech social control, says Reuters. It made India the world’s only democratic country to make the use of a contact tracing app mandatory for its citizens, according to …

4 years, 7 months ago

How Effective Are Contact Tracing Apps?

Slate

This article is part of Privacy in the Pandemic, a Future Tense series. But we still don’t really know how effective contact tracing apps actually are—particularly in societies that don’t already have a vast surveillance infrastructure. Iceland’s success in managing COVID-19 might instead be attributed to other factors, including the country’s early testing of high-risk individuals before it even confirmed …

4 years, 7 months ago

A quick look at the Aarogya Setu App and how it works

Op India

The Government of India has launched the Aarogya Setu App to assist the fight against the Wuhan Coronavirus. The user can set the radius at 500 m, 1 km, 2 km, 5 km and 10 km and based on the radius set by the user, the app will show the number of individuals who have installed the app within the …

4 years, 7 months ago

Kerala HC Seeks Statement From Centre On Data Privacy Safeguards Of 'Aarogya Setu' App

Live Law

The High Court of Kerala on Tuesday sought a statement from the Central Government on the data privacy safeguards of the 'Aarogya Setu', the contact tracing app developed by the National Informatics Centre amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The Court asked whether the Central Government can guarantee that the information collected by the Aarogya Setu app would not be misused.A bench comprising. …

4 years, 7 months ago

Corona apps well-intentioned but privacy concerns must be addressed

India Today

A massive data leak from the mobile phone-based Quarantine Monitoring System of the Madhya Pradesh government has sharpened the debate on privacy around the central government’s similar Aarogya Setu app. While the idea of such data platforms and mobile applications world-over is to disseminate useful information regarding the spread of cases in the neighbourhood to people and assist government agencies …

4 years, 7 months ago

Aarogya Setu scores positively on collection of user data: Report

India TV News

Researchers at MIT Technology Review have given 2 out of 5 points to Aarogya Setu app on its COVID-19 app tracker index, saying it scores positively on the timely deletion of user data and collection of only useful data. Aarogya Setu scored positively on the timely deletion of user data and collection of only useful data but "failed to score …

4 years, 8 months ago

Surveillance system or Covid-19 tracker? Coronavirus tracing Aarogya Setu app raises privacy concerns in India

Hindustan Times

As India enters an extended coronavirus lockdown, the government is actively pursuing contact tracing to help control infections. In this Thursday, May 7, 2020 photo, an Indian man uses Aarogya Setu app on his mobile phone in New Delhi, India. In April, India launched the Aarogya Setu app, which helps people identify whether they have been near someone who tested …

4 years, 8 months ago

Watch | How does the Aarogya Setu app work?

The Hindu

Aarogya Setu App, India's main contact tracing technology, was launched on April 2nd this year. Aarogya Setu is designed to keep track of other app users that a person came in contact with. It will keep a record of all other Aarogya Setu users that it detected nearby using Bluetooth. Therefore Aarogya Setu users have little choice but to accept …

4 years, 8 months ago

Apple and Google ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps

Firstpost

Apple and Google said they will not allow the use of GPS data along with the contact tracing systems. Apple and Google have said that they would ban the use of location tracking in apps that use a new contact tracing system the two are building to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. But the developers of coronavirus-related apps …

4 years, 8 months ago

App for one season: on Centre's directive to use Arogya Setu

The Hindu

The Centre’s national directive for the mandatory use of its contact tracing app, Aarogya Setu, as part of its COVID-19 combat measures, falls short of established legal standards for the protection of privacy. Going by the directive issued under the Disaster Management Act, all people residing in ‘containment zones’, all government and public sector staff and all employees, both public …

4 years, 8 months ago

Apple and Google show what their contact tracing system could look like

CNN

San Francisco CNN Business — Apple and Google just provided a first look at how public health apps could use the coronavirus contact tracing software they are jointly developing. The two tech companies shared a series of images and guidelines on Monday for governments and public health authorities to integrate with their contact tracing apps, including how users will be …

4 years, 8 months ago

Sensitive nature of data validates privacy concerns over Centre's Aarogya Setu app; legislation with 'sunset clause' can curb potential misuse

Firstpost

The Aarogya Setu app generates a unique ID for each user and it keeps a track of all other IDs coming in contact with it and the GPS location and time of said contact. The app generates a unique ID for each user and it keeps track of all other IDs coming in contact with it and the GPS location …

4 years, 8 months ago

Workers sign petition urging govt to issue advisory clarifying that 'Aarogya Setu' app isn't mandatory

Firstpost

While launched as a voluntary measure, the app was recently made compulsory for Prasar Bharti and Indian Army employees. On 2 April, the government launched Aarogya Setu, a contact tracing app aimed at helping track and control the spread of COVID-19 in the country. This has moved workers across 37 organisations, including “labour unions, and 75 prominent individuals”, to sign …

4 years, 8 months ago

‘Privacy minefield’: India COVID-19 app raises surveillance fears

Al Jazeera

Experts raise privacy concerns over government’s Aarogya Setu app, now mandatory for public and private sector workers. Indian authorities have made a contact-tracing mobile app mandatory for all public and private sector employees, raising concerns among digital rights experts about privacy and increased surveillance. “Use of Aarogya Setu app shall be made mandatory for all employees, both private and public,” …

4 years, 8 months ago

Aarogya Setu app and data privacy: Why the outrage is misplaced

Op India

The word Privacy basically means “freedom from unauthorized intrusion”, therefore when something is felt to be private by a person it means there are sensitivities involved and constitutes privacy. As a society, we tend to often get confused when on one side there are people fighting tooth and nail on privacy with government and on the other side we see …

4 years, 8 months ago

Centre tells its employees to download Aarogya Setu app

Hindustan Times

The central government has ordered all of its departments to ensure their staff install the Aarogya Setu mobile application and attend offices only if they have been classified as “safe” or “low risk” according to it, according to an order issued on Wednesday. “Before starting for office, they should review their status on Aarogya Setu and commute only when the …

4 years, 8 months ago

All Central govt. officials to use Aarogya Setu app

The Hindu

All Central government officials, including the outsourced workforce, have been directed to immediately download the Aarogya Setu App on their mobile phones. The officials, through an office memorandum on Wednesday, have been told by the Department of Personnel and Training to review their status on the app before starting for office and commute only when it shows their status as …

4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | What are the concerns around the Aarogya Setu app?

The Hindu

The story so far: On April 2, the AarogyaSetu app — for pan-India use and available in 11 languages — was launched as the main contact tracing technology endorsed by the Central government. The AarogyaSetu app faces the same issue as every other contact tracing technology that has come up during the pandemic period — it is people dependent. Jason …

4 years, 8 months ago

CBSE Promotes Aarogya Setu App, Asks Schools to Sign Up Parents

The Quint

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Thursday, 23 April, asked schools to urge parents to download the government's Aarogya Setu app, in an effort to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. From India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati to private educational institutions, like Sharda University and Mother’s International School, many have made it mandatory to download the app On …

4 years, 8 months ago

A European Contact-Tracing App Might Be More Privacy-Invading Than Apple and Google’s

Slate

This article is part of Privacy in the Pandemic, a Future Tense series. A number of scientists along with Apple and Google have proposed a “decentralized” approach to contact tracing that protects users’ privacy. Thus, the fundamental privacy guarantee of these “decentralized” systems hangs on two simple facts: Unless you’re positively diagnosed, your own pseudonyms will never leave the phone. …

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Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location

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Some of the world’s most popular apps are likely being co-opted by rogue members of the advertising industry to harvest sensitive location data on a massive scale, with that data ending up with a location data company whose subsidiary has previously sold global location data to US law enforcement. The thousands of apps, included in hacked files from location data …

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Rollout of Data Rules set for mid-2025: IT Minister

The Hindu

The government is aiming to notify and begin implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 — currently in a draft state — by the middle of this year, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said. “I don’t see too many amendments coming in the final notification beyond some tweaks.” While large firms are prepared to comply …

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Apple’s data privacy flaw? User’s viral tweet about unexpected bra ads from Zepto sparks hilarious responses

Live Mint

A tweet from a user named Aman has gone viral, potentially highlighting the unintended consequences of Apple’s data privacy measures. In his tweet, Aman wrote, “Apple data privacy is top notch guys. Apple’s privacy policy, which focuses on anonymising user data and limiting tracking, aims to protect users from invasive advertising. In Aman's case, it appears that Zepto, a popular …

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Amit Shah to launch Bharatpol for international police assistance

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Amit Shah to launch Bharatpol for international police assistance

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: A new cutting-edge platform, Bharatpol, which will allow police forces of the states and union territories as well as central agencies to seamlessly send their requests and coordinate information sharing in realtime for international assistance in criminal matters, will be inaugurated by Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday in Delhi. “Bharatpol portal will significantly facilitate Indian LEAs …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Digital Personal Data Protection Rules: Govt drafts stringent parental consent rules for social media users under 18

Op India

On 3rd December, the Government of India proposed detailed rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. One of the most talked-about aspects of the draft is the rule that makes verifiable parental consent mandatory for creating social media accounts and processing the personal data of children. As per the draft rules, every organisation that collects personal data must …

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6 days, 2 hours ago

Starlink India launch faces setback as Elon Musk's company refuses to give government this data

India TV News

Starlink, the satellite internet service, is preparing to launch in India. The Indian government is waiting for the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to finalize the rules for using satellite signals before it gives the green light for companies like Starlink and Amazon's Kuiper to start their services. When the government asked Starlink for information about who originally bought the …

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Used DigiYatra? IT department now has your entire details and will check it for tax evasion, says report

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1 week, 4 days ago

Used DigiYatra? IT department now has your entire details and will check it for tax evasion, says report

India Today

In an eyebrow-raising report, The New Indian Express recently claimed that India’s Income Tax Department is leveraging passenger data collected via the DigiYatra app to identify potential tax evaders. The report has sparked concerns about privacy, surveillance, and the scope of government data usage, with the claim being contested by DigiYatra's CEO, Suresh Khadakbhavi. However, the recent report suggests that …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Telecom service providers told to alert subscribers about 'international calls'

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi:The department of telecommunication has formed a dedicated task force comprising various stakeholders that is actively working to address such spoofed calls. "This system identifies and blocks calls that appear to originate from Indian numbers but are manipulated by cybercriminals abroad using tampered calling line identities. Spoofed calls have been linked to various cyber-crimes, including impersonation as officials from …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Damning silence: On India’s Pegasus probe

The Hindu

A U.S. court’s decision holding an Israeli company liable for surreptitiously installing Pegasus, a spyware suite, on the phones of targeted individuals through WhatsApp, has brought the focus back on the Centre’s questionable inaction when such surveillance allegations surfaced in India in 2021. The U.S. District Court for Northern District of California ruled that NSO Group Technologies violated both federal …

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Display ‘International Call’ for calls from abroad to curb scams: DoT to telecos

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Display ‘International Call’ for calls from abroad to curb scams: DoT to telecos

Hindustan Times

The Department of Telecommunications wants all telecom service providers to display ‘international call’ on the phone when subscribers receive calls from outside India to curb cyber scams where scammers masquerade as Indian government and its authorities to dupe people in the country, the department said in a press release on Tuesday. The DoT warned that now scammers were impersonating government …

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Government rolls out new consumer protection AI tools

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Government rolls out new consumer protection AI tools

Live Mint

New Delhi:Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday launched several initiatives to strengthen consumer protection, including artificial intelligence-enabled helpline and tools to detect deceptive marketing practices, while major e-commerce players pledged to enhance online shopping safety. Leading platforms, including Reliance Retail, Tata Sons and Zomato adopted a safety pledge as the government rolled out new consumer protection measures …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Union Govt to launch 3 apps and platforms to protect consumers in digital marketplace

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Department of Consumer Affairs will launch ‘Jago Grahak Jago App,’ ‘Jagriti App,’ and ‘Jagriti Dashboard” for public use on National Consumers Day 2024 i.e. As part of the government’s broader strategy and ongoing efforts to strengthen consumer protection in the digital era and curb unfair practices in e-commerce and online services, the Central Consumer Protection Authority notified the Guidelines for …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

JioTag Go Android tracker launched with Google Find My Device support, priced at Rs 1,499

India Today

Reliance Jio has launched the JioTag Go in India. When within Bluetooth range, users can activate the Play Sound option via the Find My Device app, prompting the tracker to emit a beeping noise for easy identification. If the tracker is outside Bluetooth range, the app uses the Find My Device network to show its last known location on a …

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Track your gadgets and keys with JioTag Go, India’s new Bluetooth locator: Price and features

Live Mint

Jio India has launched its new JioTag Go, billed as the country’s first Android tracker with compatibility for Google's Find My Device network. The Bluetooth-enabled tracker allows users to locate their belongings, such as keys, gadgets, luggage, and even bikes, using the Find My Device app on Android smartphones. When within Bluetooth range, users can tap the ‘Play Sound’ feature …

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The legal gaps in India’s unregulated AI surveillance

The Hindu

In 2019, the Indian government made headlines by announcing its intention to create the world’s largest facial recognition system for policing. The use of AI for surveillance has global parallels, often resulting in “dragnet surveillance”, a term that refers to indiscriminate data collection beyond just suspects or criminals. This article explores the legal frameworks, gaps, and concerns surrounding AI surveillance …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

These apps are a headache for India's security agencies. Here's why

India Today

WhatsApp and Telegram may be your default messaging applications of choice, but they are not for everyone. Zangi is among 14 mobile applications that were “banned” in India by the government in May last year, as several publications reported at the time, citing sources. Unlike other popular messaging apps, Zangi, Threema, nandbox, Safeswiss, Element, and Briar don’t require users to …

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Privacy as priority: India can’t afford any further delay in notifying data protection rules

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A few days ago, Signzy, a popular Know Your Customer verification service used by India’s top banks and fintech firms, was affected by a cyber attack that may have exposed the sensitive personal information of millions. India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act was passed six years after the Right to Privacy verdict in 2017. The Digital India Act, touted as …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

TRAI's new OTP message traceability rule takes effect today, here's what this means for consumers

India TV News

TRAI's new rule for OTP message traceability has officially kicked in today, and it's set to provide significant benefits for the country's 1.2 billion mobile users. So, what exactly is this OTP message traceability rule? As of late November, around 27,000 companies had registered with telecom operators under the new rule. With the new rules, users should have no issues …

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WhatsApp to Simplify Certificate Issuance in AP

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has outlined a new system that would utilize WhatsApp for obtaining various verification documents, including caste and income certificates. Naidu directed the heads of all the departments to make extensive use of technology to provide efficient administration besides interconnecting with other wings after collecting real-time information. The chief minister made it clear that initially …

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1 month ago

FBI issues grave warning to all iPhone and Android users: stop sending texts

Daily Mail

The FBI has issued a warning to Americans about sending regular text messages between Androids and iPhones. FBI warns iPhone and Android users to use end-to-end encryption to text each other amid hackers accessing their content Jeff Greene, CISA's executive assistant director for cybersecurity, issued the stark warning Tuesday, urging Americans to be vigilant amid the hacking campaign. Several recent …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Government warns BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi Users to avoid calls from THESE numbers to avoid digital scams

India TV News

Cybercrime is quickly increasing in India, with reports surfacing daily about victims losing large sums of money to scammers. These scammers often use tactics like threatening a "digital arrest" to instill fear and pressure individuals into transferring money. DoT and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India do not make these types of calls and have encouraged citizens to report suspicious …

India

1 month, 1 week ago

TRAI ensures no delays in OTP deliveries from December 1 amid new traceability rules

Live Mint

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has issued an update to reassure the public that there will be no delays in the delivery of essential Net Banking and Aadhaar OTP messages starting 1 December. Responding to misinformation circulating on social media, TRAI has firmly stated that the timely delivery of such messages will remain unaffected, thanks to new regulations aimed …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India to introduce new legal framework for data privacy, free data flow: Piyush Goyal

Live Mint

New Delhi, Novemeber 22 : Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India is set to bring in a new legal framework to ensure data privacy while promoting the free flow of data among trusted global partners. The minister stated this during his address at the UK India Business Council's 'UK-India Technology Futures Conference' held in New Delhi on Thursday. In …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

DoT takes action against fraudulent mobile connections in South East Asia

India TV News

In a significant move to tackle cybercrime and fraudulent activities, the Department of Telecommunications has launched a comprehensive crackdown on spoofed international calls and other digital scams linked to South East Asian countries, including Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. According to the information released, under the initiative, DoT has identified around 4.8 lakh fraudulent mobile connections operating in the region …

South East Asia Dot

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana: Cyber Fraudsters Target Citizens with Fake PM Schemes Apps

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: In yet another new modus operandi, fraudsters have begun to dupe gullible people in the name of Central government schemes such as PM Kisan and PM Yojana. Cybersecurity Bureau officials cautioned citizens to keep an eye on suspicious apps on ones mobile phones, and uninstall them immediately. The TCSB director asked people to uninstall all suspicious applications from one’s …

Goel Cyber

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Meta’s misuse of its market clout served a privacy alert to millions

Live Mint

News of Meta Platforms being slapped with a ₹213 crore penalty by the Competition Commission of India was met with some degree of satisfaction by WhatsApp users who had felt bullied by its 2021 privacy-policy update that offered us no choice but to let it share our data with other platforms owned by the US-based company once called Facebook. While …

India Privacy Data Meta Whatsapp Cci

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Let’s plug a privacy loophole in India’s account aggregator system

Live Mint

As regular readers of this column will know by now, I have long advocated the benefits of embedding regulatory principles directly into digital infrastructure. India’s Account Aggregator system has been built around a technology construct—referred to as the ‘consent artefact’—that embodies these privacy principles in a digital format. Since the principles of notice, purpose specification, retention restrictions and data minimization …

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Meta to Appeal Rs 213-Cr Penalty Imposed by CCI Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy

Trending News

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Meta to Appeal Rs 213-Cr Penalty Imposed by CCI Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy

Deccan Chronicle

Meta has announced its intention to appeal the Rs 213.14 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India on Monday, following the company's handling of WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy update. The antitrust body found that Meta's actions violated fair competition norms, particularly regarding the collection and sharing of user data across its platforms.The CCI's ruling is centered around the …

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Meta to challenge CCI order against WhatsApp privacy policy

Hindustan Times

Social media major Meta will appeal against the Competition Commission of India’s order which held that WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update was anticompetitive. On Monday, the CCI had announced a penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta for abusing its dominant position through the 2021 update to WhatsApp’s privacy policy and thus violating the Competition Act. The CCI has also forbidden …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

CCI slaps fine on Meta over WhatsApp policy

Hindustan Times

In a significant blow to WhatsApp and its parent entity Meta, the Competition Commission of India on Monday imposed a penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta for abusing its dominant position through the 2021 update to WhatsApp’s privacy policy and thus violating the Competition Act. The CCI has also forbidden WhatsApp from making user data sharing with Meta companies a …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Meta to appeal India's Rs 213-crore penalty order over WhatsApp policy

India Today

Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, plans to challenge the Rs 213.14-crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India over alleged unfair business practices related to the messaging app's 2021 privacy policy update, reported news agency PTI. The CCI found that WhatsApp’s privacy policy update in 2021 involved practices deemed anti-competitive, such as sharing user data with other Meta-owned …

India Policy Data Pti User Meta Whatsapp

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian patent office cautions people against fraudsters seeking money to facilitate IP applications

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Indian patent office has cautioned people against fraudsters who are collecting data and status of IP applications from the website and seeking money to facilitate those applications. "It is, therefore, advised to all the stakeholders who are applying or may have applied for any type of IP applications, Designs or Copyright) that they should not fall prey …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU's data privacy laws stymie India's investigation into airline bomb hoax calls

Live Mint

New Delhi: India’s hunt for the perpetrators of multiple bombing threats that significantly disrupted the domestic aviation and hospitality sectors has hit a roadblock in Europe, where most of the hoax calls are said to have been made through virtual private networks. “India has currently hit a roadblock in the European Union, with France and Germany being among the nations …

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2 months ago

Forensic Access to Aadhaar Data: Balancing Privacy and Identifying the Unknown

The Hindu

The article discusses the limitations of the Aadhaar Act's restrictions on the disclosure of core biometric information in the context of identifying deceased individuals. It highlights the dilemma faced by law enforcement agencies when accessing fingerprint data from the Aadhaar database in cases where the body is unidentified. The article argues that providing access to fingerprint data based on a …

Law Human Rights Privacy Forensic

2 months ago

Many smart devices gathering ‘excessive’ amounts of personal data, says Which?

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Many smart devices including TVs, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Rural RIA Seeks to Build Account Aggregator Platform to Empower Farmers

Live Mint

Rural India-focused RIA aims to build an account aggregator platform to provide a consumer-focused AA service. The platform will allow users to see all their financial data in one place, across asset classes and investment products. This will solve the problem of limited data access and improve financial planning for users.

Law Finance Customer Experience Data Sharing Sangli

2 months, 1 week ago

Apple Intelligence Now Available for iPhone, iPad in India: How to Access It?

Firstpost

Apple Intelligence is now available for iPhone, iPad in India through a few settings adjustments. Users can access advanced tools like natural language processing, improved search capabilities, and even image generation. The feature set is designed to help people work smarter and enjoy richer interactions with their Apple products.

Entertainment Law Technology Privacy

2 months, 2 weeks ago

DoT System to Detect and Block Spoofed International Calls

Hindustan Times

New Delhi Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has launched the International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System (DoT) to detect and block spam international calls that display Indian numbers as the caller ID. The system will use a centralized database to check for genuine subscribers and block calls from spoofed numbers.

New Delhi

Trending News

2 months, 2 weeks ago

DoT System to Detect and Block Spoofed International Calls

Hindustan Times

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia launches a new system to block spoofed international calls. The system, called the International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System (DoT), can detect and block spam international calls that display Indian numbers as the caller ID. The system is implemented in two phases. In the first phase, a telco checks whether the subscriber is outside …

Delhi

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vulnerabilities in GPS smartphone technology could let hackers map home interiors

China Daily

Vulnerabilities in modern smartphone technology could make it possible for criminal hackers to map the inside of your home using GPS data processed by AI algorithms. Research carried out by the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi showed that this type of GPS reconnaissance could determine whether a person was standing, sitting or lying down near their phone while readings …

Data Phone Gps Gps Data

4 months, 1 week ago

Are your calls, texts monitored? Here's truth behind new Telecom Rules viral claim

India TV News

Media platforms are currently circulating a message that claims the government is monitoring all calls and messages and keeping track of social media activities. The court affirmed that mobile phones are considered private possessions and, therefore, the deletion of data, whether for privacy or technical reasons, does not equate to criminal activity. However, it's important to note that actions can …

Social Media Mobile Phones

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru firm SISA Infosec secures Patent for Innovative Aadhaar Data Management Systems

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: After sustained efforts, the Bengaluru-based cybersecurity firm SISA Infosec has been awarded a government patent for a groundbreaking system designed to manage Aadhaar data, marking a significant advancement in data security and compliance technology. The newly patented system, known as the SISA Radar Aadhaar Data Discovery Engine, aims to transform how organisations handle sensitive Aadhaar information, ensuring adherence …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple engaged in ‘abusive conduct and practices’: CCI questions iPhone maker's dominance on iOS and App Store

Live Mint

The Competition Commission of India has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging in abusive conduct and practices, reported Reuters. An investigation by India's antitrust body has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging "in abusive …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple issues fresh spyware attack alert to iPhone users in India: Here's what's happening

India TV News

The tech giant Apple has issued a new warning to iPhone users in at least 98 countries, including India, regarding a potential new mercenary spyware attack similar to 'Pegasus'. According to the Apple warning, they have detected that "you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is attempting to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID." …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple issues two fresh Pegasus-like spyware alerts in India

The Hindu

At least two people in India on July 10 reported receiving a Pegasus-like alert from Apple, Inc. on their iPhones. Iltija Mufti, political adviser and daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, reported receiving the alert, and so did Pushparaj Deshpande, founder of the Samruddha Bharat Foundation, which says on its website it works to “forge progressive …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian government issues alert for transnational scam targeting Apple users

The Hindu

Indian government’s cyber agency, Cyberdost, has issued an alert warning iOS users of a “Transnational scam” that lures victims by making them click on links shared on iMessage. According to Cyberdost threat actors are targeting Apple users by sending fake iMessage informing them that a wrong address is preventing a package or courier from being delivered. Cyberdost has advised users …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Govt Warns iPhone Users About This ‘Transnational Courier Scam’: Here’s What You Should Know

News 18

iPhone users in India have been given a major security warning about a new transnational scam that can be used to hack your device or steal money from the bank account. iPhone Security Alert – What It Says The new fake post message alert for iPhone users is identical to the India Post fake message that Android users were warned …

India Indian Scam Messages Iphone Message Users

6 months, 1 week ago

Today’s Cache | TikTok fights its 2025 divestment deadline; Telangana firm unveils privacy protection tech; Google buys a stake in BlackRock-owned firm

The Hindu

TikTok fights its 2025 divestment deadline TikTok and its parent ByteDance have sued the U.S. government after the Biden administration passed a law compelling the Chinese internet giant to divest ownership of TikTok or see the app banned in the U.S. Telangana firm unveils privacy protection tech A Telangana-based firm introduced a software algorithm intended to support the sharing of …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Indian blue-collar worker database, eMigrate, in the hands of hackers: Report

The Hindu

A hacker is claiming to have access to an extensive database associated with the Indian government’s portal for blue-collar workers emigrating from the country. The database reportedly associated with the eMigrate portal contains full names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, mailing addresses and passport details of individuals who allegedly signed up to the portal, TechCrunch reported. The database …

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6 months, 1 week ago

A phone of her own: Digital gap’s fallout on young women in rural India

The Hindu

In the winding alleys of Haryana’s Nalwa village, Hisar district, just about 165 km west of New Delhi, India’s Capital, a group of teenage girls takes time out from studying and housework to meet in the evening. Currently in Class 12, she says, “I do not know about the admission process or the entrance exam, as I do not have …

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