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Congress questions Centre over US court verdict in Pegasus surveillance case
15 hours, 23 minutes ago

Congress questions Centre over US court verdict in Pegasus surveillance case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Responding to the US court verdict in the Pegasus spyware case involving an illegal surveillance racket, Congress leaders have expressed concern over the privacy of the citizens who were targeted. Congress leader and Karnataka general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said, “The verdict in the Pegasus case has blown the lid off a nefarious operation where 300 WhatsApp numbers of …

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Italy’s privacy watchdog fines OpenAI for ChatGPT’s violations in collecting users personal data
2 days, 23 hours ago

Italy’s privacy watchdog fines OpenAI for ChatGPT’s violations in collecting users personal data

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy’s data protection watchdog said Friday it has fined OpenAI 15 million euros after wrapping up a probe into the collection of personal data by the U.S. artificial intelligence company’s popular chatbot ChatGPT. The country’s privacy watchdog, known as Garante, said its investigation showed that OpenAI processed users’ personal data to train ChatGPT “without having an adequate legal …

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Watch: Virat Kohli's latest intense avatar ahead of Boxing Day Test
3 days, 15 hours ago

Watch: Virat Kohli's latest intense avatar ahead of Boxing Day Test

India Today  

Virat Kohli is not only a cricketing icon but also a trendsetter when it comes to fashion and hairstyles. His latest intense look has sent fans into a wave of nostalgia, showcasing Kohli’s unwavering commitment to keeping his glamour quotient top-notch. As Kohli gears up for the Boxing Day Test, his new avatar not only raises the style stakes but …

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Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech
4 days, 1 hour ago

Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech

Associated Press  

LONDON — Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union’s intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivals. In response, Apple said it’s “concerned that some companies — with data practices that do not meet the high …

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Netflix fined Rs 42.3 crore for not being transparent about how they were using user data
4 days, 15 hours ago

Netflix fined Rs 42.3 crore for not being transparent about how they were using user data

India Today  

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has imposed a €4.75 million fine on Netflix for failing to adequately inform its customers about how their personal data was used between 2018 and 2020. The DPA's investigation found that Netflix’s privacy policy lacked clarity, particularly in explaining how the company handled customer data. A spokesperson for Netflix informed Reuters, “Since the investigation began …

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Arizona governor urges the state to stop collecting abortion data, citing patient privacy
4 days, 16 hours ago

Arizona governor urges the state to stop collecting abortion data, citing patient privacy

Associated Press  

Katie Hobbs is calling for legislators to repeal the state law that requires an annual abortion report, saying that it infringes on patients’ privacy, which echoes other Democratic officials’ push to reduce or eliminate such requirements. “It’s really worth thinking carefully about the risk and the benefit of collecting data in this new environment,” said Isaac Maddow-Zimet, a researcher at …

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90 Day Fiance star David Murphey dies aged 66
4 days, 19 hours ago

90 Day Fiance star David Murphey dies aged 66

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Murphey, who appeared on the TLC reality show 90 Day …

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Unsolicited Calls Causing Annoyance Invade Privacy And Require Regulatory Action: Ernakulam District Commission
5 days, 5 hours ago

Unsolicited Calls Causing Annoyance Invade Privacy And Require Regulatory Action: Ernakulam District Commission

Live Law  

The Ernakulam District Commission, presided by Shri. Sreevidhia T.N., in a complaint against Bajaj Finserv held that persistent calls despite requests to stop, constitute harassment and is an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act. Brief Facts of the Case The complainant filed an application under Section 38 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, praying for an order directing …

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Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton ‘hooking up” for months before home robbery
5 days, 10 hours ago

Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton ‘hooking up” for months before home robbery

The Independent  

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Dutch regulator fines Netflix €4.75 million over private data handling
5 days, 15 hours ago

Dutch regulator fines Netflix €4.75 million over private data handling

NL Times  

Netflix was fined 4.75 million euros over allegations that the video streaming platform was not transparent about the handling of its customers’ data. “Netflix did not give customers sufficient information about what the company does with their personal data between 2018 and 2020,” the Dutch DPA wrote. “Furthermore, customers did not receive sufficient information when they asked Netflix which data …

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The legal gaps in India’s unregulated AI surveillance
5 days, 20 hours ago

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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Facebook owner Meta hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach
Trending News
6 days, 1 hour ago

Facebook owner Meta hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach

India Today  

European Union privacy watchdogs hit Facebook owner Meta with fines totaling 251 million euros on Monday after an investigation into a 2018 data breach on the social media platform that exposed millions of accounts. Ireland's Data Protection Commission issued the penalties after wrapping up its inquiry into the breach, when hackers gained access to user accounts by exploiting bugs in …

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Facebook owner hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach
6 days, 2 hours ago

Facebook owner hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach

Associated Press  

LONDON — European Union privacy watchdogs hit Facebook owner Meta with fines totaling 251 million euros on Monday after an investigation into a 2018 data breach on the social media platform that exposed millions of accounts. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission issued the penalties after wrapping up its inquiry into the breach, when hackers gained access to user accounts by exploiting …

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WhatsApp: A Legacy of Privacy and Safety
6 days, 4 hours ago

WhatsApp: A Legacy of Privacy and Safety

Deccan Chronicle  

Over the past decade, WhatsApp has emerged as more than just a messaging platform, championing privacy and user safety. In India, WhatsApp’s largest market with hundreds of millions of users, the platform has introduced groundbreaking features and campaigns designed to empower users while protecting them from digital threats. The Evolution of Privacy WhatsApp’s journey toward becoming a privacy-first platform began …

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Meta settles Cambridge Analytica lawsuit with Australia’s privacy watchdog, to pay $50 million
Trending News
6 days, 8 hours ago

Meta settles Cambridge Analytica lawsuit with Australia’s privacy watchdog, to pay $50 million

Firstpost  

The settlement closes an expensive and drawn-out legal saga over the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal, marking another chapter in Meta’s global reckoning for mishandling user data Australia’s privacy regulator took Meta to court in 2020, accusing the tech giant of failing to safeguard users’ personal information. The settlement closes an expensive and drawn-out legal saga over the infamous Cambridge Analytica …

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Meta to pay landmark $50 million settlement over privacy scandal
6 days, 15 hours ago

Meta to pay landmark $50 million settlement over privacy scandal

ABC  

Facebook users in Australia could receive a payout after Meta agreed to a historic $50 million settlement with the nation's information commissioner. Australian Information Commissioner Elizabeth Tydd said the settlement was the "largest ever payment" dedicated to addressing the privacy concerns in Australia. "It represents a substantive resolution of privacy concerns raised by the Cambridge Analytica matter, gives potentially affected …

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Why is manufacturer of backpack worn by UnitedHealthcare CEO killer facing backlash?
1 week ago

Why is manufacturer of backpack worn by UnitedHealthcare CEO killer facing backlash?

Firstpost  

When Peak Design CEO Peter Dering identified a backpack linked to Luigi Mangione, the suspected shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, he contacted police in a move he called instinctive. But what followed was a storm of criticism, with social media branding him a ‘snitch’ and questioning the company’s privacy policies An image of the individual sought in connection to …

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

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

Live Mint  

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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UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Consumer backlash erupts after backpack in video is identified by its manufacturer
Trending News
1 week, 1 day ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Consumer backlash erupts after backpack in video is identified by its manufacturer

CNN  

CNN — The CEO of a company that makes high-end backpacks said he and his employees have received threats after reports he contacted a police tip line when he spotted one of the company’s bags in the surveillance video of the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Dering also told the Times if police were to ask for help he …

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UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Consumer backlash erupts after backpack in video is identified by its manufacturer
Trending News
1 week, 1 day ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Consumer backlash erupts after backpack in video is identified by its manufacturer

CNN  

CNN — The CEO of a company that makes high-end backpacks said he and his employees have received threats after reports he contacted a police tip line when he spotted one of the company’s bags in the surveillance video of the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Dering also told the Times if police were to ask for help he …

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11 American Celebrities Who Moved Out Of The US For Political, Privacy, Or Personal Reasons
1 week, 2 days ago

11 American Celebrities Who Moved Out Of The US For Political, Privacy, Or Personal Reasons

Huff Post  

In 2024, Eva Longoria told Marie Claire that she and her family have been splitting their time between Spain and Mexico for the last few years. Whether it’s the homelessness or the taxes, not that I want to shit on California — it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now..I’m privileged. They’re going to be stuck …

What's your surprise holiday recipe or ingredient? Here's your chance to tell NPR
1 week, 3 days ago

What's your surprise holiday recipe or ingredient? Here's your chance to tell NPR

NPR  

What's your surprise holiday recipe or ingredient? Here's your chance to tell NPR toggle caption Chaloner Woods/Getty Images/Hulton Archive With the holiday season upon us, you may be preparing to dust off a favorite but unexpected recipe for a dish that turns heads at parties. It can be a tasty pound cake recipe or even a secret ingredient you use …

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Leakage of job applicants' data raises concerns, solutions expensive
1 week, 3 days ago

Leakage of job applicants' data raises concerns, solutions expensive

Live Mint  

Mumbai/New Delhi: The ever-bulging employee databases of companies are increasingly getting leaked into the internet for want of adequate security measures and, in some cases, for want of investment into available cybersecurity technologies. “Firms are now outsourcing their payroll processes, insurance, HR services, and there is no way to keep track of whether those firms are keeping data safe," said …

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Michael Schumacher: F1 legend’s former nurse accused of blackmailing family over pictures
1 week, 4 days ago

Michael Schumacher: F1 legend’s former nurse accused of blackmailing family over pictures

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 A former nurse of Michael …

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