USER DATA
View: Here's why data portability option matters to users
Data portability is a key aspect of the PDP Bill. The account aggregator (AA) framework operationalises data-sharing and portability through unlocking value from personal data.
Twitter wants to get Spaces to as many android users as possible
The microblogging platform will build more new features specifically focused on health and safety of participating users.
Social media platforms, news publishers awaiting clarity on rules linked to news and current affairs
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Singapore's Singtel says personal information of 1,29,000 users stolen in data breach
Singtel, an associate of Bharti Airtel, has completed initial investigations into the breach and established which files on the Accellion file transfer appliance (FTA) were accessed illegally, reported Channel News Asia on Wednesday, citing the company's news release.
Facebook dials down the politics for users
Political stories won’t disappear from users’ feeds altogether. Content from official government agencies and services will be exempt from the algorithm change, Facebook said, as will information about COVID-19 from organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
View: Digital transformation has reformed the ‘traditional’ industries to smart industries
The way countries handle foreign policy will change irreversibly in the future due to digital transformation.
Airtel denies claims that data of 2.5 million users was leaked
A hacker group, which identifies itself as 'Red Rabbit Team' had personal details of 2.5 million Airtel customers, including their Aadhaar IDs. They were up for sale for bitcoin worth $3,500.
CBI files case against Cambridge Analytica for illegal harvesting of Facebook users data in India
The agency had launched a PE against Cambridge Analytica and social media giant Facebook in September 2018.
Desi startup alliance seeks data audit of WhatsApp, Facebook
Atmanirbhar Digital India Foundation was formed to fight Big Tech firms like Facebook and Google.
WhatsApp tweaks privacy policy to share more user data with Facebook
WhatsApp's updated privacy policy and terms of service allows WhatsApp and Facebook to share user information with businesses and third-party service providers that transact on these platforms.
CAIT asks government to ban WhatsApp, Facebook over new privacy policy
In the communication to Prasad, CAIT has demanded that "government should immediately restrict WhatsApp from implementing the new policy or put a ban on WhatsApp and its parent company Facebook", the traders' body stated.
Australia sues Facebook over user data, echoing U.S. antitrust case
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it was seeking an unspecified fine from Facebook for promoting a virtual private network as a way for people to protect their data, while secretly using the information to pick targets for commercial acquisitions.
Google to delete user account data if inactive for more than two years, effective June 2021
This includes products like Gmail, Drive or Photos. This policy is effective June 1, 2021. The policy won't apply to users that have bought additional storage.
Personal data of Bharatmatrimony users breached says security firm Cyble Inc
The data leaked includes sensitive personal information like names, phone numbers, user IDs and date and time of account creation. A sample of the leaked data has been reviewed by ET.
Jio deal to only involve 'limited' data sharing for ecomm transactions, Facebook tells CCI
CCI had approved the acquisition of a 9.99% stake in RIL-owned Jio Platforms by Facebook entity Jaadhu for ₹43,574 crore in June. The Facebook unit told CCI that neither company will acquire each other’s data, according to the order, dated June 24.
