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Explainer: Why News Publishers Challenged Data Protection Law In Supreme Court
The law, passed by Parliament in August 2023, is the first comprehensive legislation on the protection of digital personal data.
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Government Datasets To Be Shifted To Indigenous Cloud Infra Ahead Of Data Protection Act Rollout
The focus is on strengthening domestic control over the storage and processing of government information.
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2 Million Violations: Facebook Found Liable For Deceiving Users In US
It is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay, with attorneys representing the state asking for the maximum $5,000 penalty per violation.
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EU Fines Google 403 Million Euros For Location Data Breach
Google has been fined €403 million by Ireland’s data regulator for unlawful and unclear processing of users’ location data. The company said the case involves historical practices and plans to appeal the decision.
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European Union Fines Google $462 Million For Data Location Breach
The DPC is responsible for overseeing Google at the European level because, like most tech giants, the company has its European headquarters in Ireland.
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US Plans To Repay $725 Million As Part Of Its Large UN Debt: Report
The $725 million would be less than 20 per cent of the more than $4 billion that the UN said in May it was owed by the United States
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Uber Faces $966-Million Fine For Suspending Drivers Through Automated Systems
In 2024, Dutch authorities separately fined the company "290 million over transfers of European drivers' personal data to the US.
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Why India's New Data Law Is A Costly Wake-Up Call
DPDP Act: A startup spending Rs 1-2 crore annually could see operational costs rise by an additional Rs 20-40 lakh, as per experts.
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India Inc Exposed to Massive Third-Party Privacy Risk? EY Says Your Vendor May Be Your Biggest Liability
Under the DPDP framework, companies classified as Data Fiduciaries are fully responsible for how their vendors process personal data.
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Centre Notifies DPDP Rules 2025, RTI Amendment 2025 Comes Into Force
The Centre, on Friday, notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2025, bringing some of the rules into effect immediately. The notification comes nearly 10 months after the DPDP Rules, 2025, a draft of the bill was circulated in January. Among the rules that come into effect now is the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, amendment...
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Govt Notifies DPDP Rules; Staggered Rollout Begins, Data Protection Board To Be Set Up
A key feature is the creation of a four-member Data Protection Board of India, which will oversee compliance, adjudicate breaches, and issue orders
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UK Scraps Demand for Apple ‘Backdoor’ After Pressure From US
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday that British authorities had rescinded an order asking the company to circumvent encryption to help them pursue certain national security and criminal investigations.
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TikTok Fined $600 Million By EU Regulator Over Data Protection Concerns
TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($600 million) by its lead EU privacy regulator on Friday over concerns on how it protects user information.
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Vaishnaw Asks UIDAI To Work On Align Aadhaar Act With Data Protection Laws
Vaishnaw asks UIDAI to work on harmonising Aadhaar Act with data protection norms
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Apple Appealing Against UK 'Back Door' Order, Tribunal Confirms
Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems. Apple believes that once created, this o-called backdoor could be exploited by hackers in addition to governments, a sentiment echoed by security experts.
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Explainer: Why News Publishers Challenged Data Protection Law In Supreme Court
The law, passed by Parliament in August 2023, is the first comprehensive legislation on the protection of digital personal data.
-
Government Datasets To Be Shifted To Indigenous Cloud Infra Ahead Of Data Protection Act Rollout
The focus is on strengthening domestic control over the storage and processing of government information.
-
2 Million Violations: Facebook Found Liable For Deceiving Users In US
It is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay, with attorneys representing the state asking for the maximum $5,000 penalty per violation.
-
EU Fines Google 403 Million Euros For Location Data Breach
Google has been fined €403 million by Ireland’s data regulator for unlawful and unclear processing of users’ location data. The company said the case involves historical practices and plans to appeal the decision.
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European Union Fines Google $462 Million For Data Location Breach
The DPC is responsible for overseeing Google at the European level because, like most tech giants, the company has its European headquarters in Ireland.
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US Plans To Repay $725 Million As Part Of Its Large UN Debt: Report
The $725 million would be less than 20 per cent of the more than $4 billion that the UN said in May it was owed by the United States
-
Uber Faces $966-Million Fine For Suspending Drivers Through Automated Systems
In 2024, Dutch authorities separately fined the company "290 million over transfers of European drivers' personal data to the US.
-
Why India's New Data Law Is A Costly Wake-Up Call
DPDP Act: A startup spending Rs 1-2 crore annually could see operational costs rise by an additional Rs 20-40 lakh, as per experts.
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India Inc Exposed to Massive Third-Party Privacy Risk? EY Says Your Vendor May Be Your Biggest Liability
Under the DPDP framework, companies classified as Data Fiduciaries are fully responsible for how their vendors process personal data.
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Centre Notifies DPDP Rules 2025, RTI Amendment 2025 Comes Into Force
The Centre, on Friday, notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2025, bringing some of the rules into effect immediately. The notification comes nearly 10 months after the DPDP Rules, 2025, a draft of the bill was circulated in January. Among the rules that come into effect now is the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, amendment...
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Govt Notifies DPDP Rules; Staggered Rollout Begins, Data Protection Board To Be Set Up
A key feature is the creation of a four-member Data Protection Board of India, which will oversee compliance, adjudicate breaches, and issue orders
-
UK Scraps Demand for Apple ‘Backdoor’ After Pressure From US
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday that British authorities had rescinded an order asking the company to circumvent encryption to help them pursue certain national security and criminal investigations.
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TikTok Fined $600 Million By EU Regulator Over Data Protection Concerns
TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($600 million) by its lead EU privacy regulator on Friday over concerns on how it protects user information.
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Vaishnaw Asks UIDAI To Work On Align Aadhaar Act With Data Protection Laws
Vaishnaw asks UIDAI to work on harmonising Aadhaar Act with data protection norms
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Apple Appealing Against UK 'Back Door' Order, Tribunal Confirms
Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems. Apple believes that once created, this o-called backdoor could be exploited by hackers in addition to governments, a sentiment echoed by security experts.
