News for 'Data privacy'

Microsoft picks Delhi NCR for its 7th cyber security centre

Microsoft picks Delhi NCR for its 7th cyber security centre

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The India centre, which is the seventh such facility for the company globally, will function as a satellite to Microsoft's Redmond-based Digital Crimes Unit.

India's IT outsourcing firms seek booster shot from Obamacare

India's IT outsourcing firms seek booster shot from Obamacare

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The US is the biggest market for the outsourcing industry.

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Is Apple going the Android way? Some of the features and enhancements in iOS 14 might make you think the smartphone giant is trying to introduce some android experiences into its ecosystem, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

RTI, judicial independence need to be balanced: SC

RTI, judicial independence need to be balanced: SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The bench said it was necessary that question of 'judicial independence is accounted for in the balancing exercise' with RTI.

German intelligence used NSA programme to spy on citizens

German intelligence used NSA programme to spy on citizens

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Germany's two main intelligence services used a special surveillance programme of the United States to collect vast amounts of communications data, even as the government continued to deny prior knowledge of such operations, a report claimed on Sunday.

'Media reporting massive lay-offs is wrong'

'Media reporting massive lay-offs is wrong'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

'We are in touch independently with leading players, and they are denying it as well.' 'The Indian digital footprint is rising, creating new opportunities.'

Indian Railways mulls incubators to promote start-ups

Indian Railways mulls incubators to promote start-ups

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

On an annual basis, we'll seek out solutions to Indian Railways' most critical problems through 'innovation challenge': Suresh Prabhu

Why TCS is upset with the MEA

Why TCS is upset with the MEA

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The decision was in contravention of the provisions of the master services agreement signed between the company and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on October 13, 2008, says TCS

Google to set up AI research unit in Bengaluru

Google to set up AI research unit in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Apart from the Google team led by AI scientist Manish Gupta, the company will also partner with the research community across the country to focus on tackling challenges in fields like healthcare, agriculture, and education.

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says Congress was client in India

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says Congress was client in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Christopher Wylie deposed before the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee amid an escalating row around alleged Facebook data breaches linked with the controversial UK-based company, which has also been linked with alleged attempts to influence elections in India.

Aadhaar may have a lethal impact on the existence of India

Aadhaar may have a lethal impact on the existence of India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'Biometric Aadhaar-based surveillance is not only about violation of privacy, but also about the treasure hunt for unprecedented financial surveillance and economic intelligence in the economic history of mankind,' asks Gopal Krishna.

You'll face consequences for misuse of your ID, password: I-T Dept

You'll face consequences for misuse of your ID, password: I-T Dept

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

The taxman asked users to secure their password with at least eight characters in length and a combination of lower case, upper case, numeric and special characters.

'Modi hai to mumkin hai', says Pompeo in India policy speech

'Modi hai to mumkin hai', says Pompeo in India policy speech

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Pompeo will travel to India, Sri Lanka, Japan and South Korea from June 24 to 30. His four-nation is aimed at deepening US partnerships in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The linking of biometric UID/Aadhaar number to all public services makes "We, the People of India" worse than slaves, says Gopal Krishna.

Arun Jaitley: 'In India, tax evasion the rule'

Arun Jaitley: 'In India, tax evasion the rule'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'For the first month, we have only had 5.5 million who have paid the tax.' '40 per cent have paid nil as tax; 95 per cent of the taxation for the first two months has come from only 400,000 assessees.' 'So even now, the tax-paying habit, of paying a marginal or negligible amount, or not paying anything at all, is quite prevalent,' reveals Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

'Aadhar is a national security threat'

'Aadhar is a national security threat'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

'The government that is talking all the time about national security and national interests should be concerned.' 'When national interests are jeopardised by their own project, they should pause and listen.' 'Whether it is the BJP or the Congress, they all want control over the people.' 'They don't give a damn if anything happens to the people of the country; they are only interested in what they can get out of the data.'

Why marital rape should be criminalised

Why marital rape should be criminalised

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'Why doesn't the prime minister wake up to these social issues?' 'This government is basically saying rape is all right.'

UIDAI plans to use face recognition for Aadhaar

UIDAI plans to use face recognition for Aadhaar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

However, the facility will be allowed on a need basis and can be used only in "fusion mode", which means people can use it only along with other existing means of authentication.

Let's build technology that gets the best of humanity: Nadella

Let's build technology that gets the best of humanity: Nadella

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Nadella showcased improvements to Cortana and announced previews of new cloud services.

'We will always fight this battle with our hands tied behind our back'

'We will always fight this battle with our hands tied behind our back'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

'It has taken bombings in Beirut, bombing of a Russian airliner and now terror attacks in Paris for people to realise that we are not going to achieve our objectives of destroying ISIS if we drive in second gear. We need to get into top gear.'

How Modi can ensure that Bharat indeed become Swachh

How Modi can ensure that Bharat indeed become Swachh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Swachh Bharat Mission could focus on using technological innovation to eradicate the problem of open defecation, says R Gopalakrishnan.

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'Install the app for yourself and your family.' 'Make sure that everybody you come in contact with on a daily basis -- your drivers, your maids, your colleagues at work -- make sure they too are using the app.' 'Also encourage people who carry some influence, like office managers, to convince their employees to do the same.' 'This only helps in improving your safety levels.'

Anonymous India attacks Trai website again

Anonymous India attacks Trai website again

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The attack comes in the backdrop of the regulatory authority uploading about one million comments on net neutrality

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

There's a certain amount of drama to the profession. Sample these taglines: 'We can see the unseen'; 'I can plant my detective in your guest bedroom.' One agency has even ensured that all its phone numbers end in '007'.

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Suspect all, fix all.' 'It is this mindset that begins at the very top of an establishment and then trickles down and across,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Don't have Aadhaar? Use 0s, 1s instead to file taxes!

Don't have Aadhaar? Use 0s, 1s instead to file taxes!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Those people without the Aadhaar number have found a loophole in the system

Net Neutrality: Nasscom opposes Airtel Zero, Free Basics plans

Net Neutrality: Nasscom opposes Airtel Zero, Free Basics plans

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Trai has invited comments till January 7 on its paper on differential data pricing.

Why MPs didn't object to making Aadhaar mandatory for PAN, asks SC

Why MPs didn't object to making Aadhaar mandatory for PAN, asks SC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday put a poser as to why there was no objection from lawmakers on the government's decision to make Aadhaar mandatory for making PAN cards, a move which was given effect by the latest budget from July 1.

Aadhaar and starvation deaths

Aadhaar and starvation deaths

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'Completely disregarding ground reports of starvation deaths owing to Aadhaar and potentially disguising these deaths to look like accidents appears brutal,' says Rajendran Narayanan.

Apple says govt sought info on 65 devices till June this year

Apple says govt sought info on 65 devices till June this year

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The total number of such requests from global law enforcement agencies is over 12,400, Apple said in a report.

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

'If there are any incidents of cyberattacks, they should immediately inform CERT.'

'There will be no reservations'

'There will be no reservations'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Why don't they suggest artificial intelligence training for SC/STs?' 'Why can't they be trained in computer programming?'

How globe trotting Indians are writing this firm's success story

How globe trotting Indians are writing this firm's success story

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Of the 23 million visas processed by VFS in 2017 calendar year, one fifth were in India, making it the company's biggest market.

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Mark Scialla had interviewed several people on December 28 and 29 on alleged health issues faced by them due to the now closed Sterlite copper plant. Rambha said the visa clearly stated that the American national should not embark on any work except tourist activities.

Pompeo coming to India with American goodies

Pompeo coming to India with American goodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

So, how does Pompeo's check list look like? In a broad sense, he is coming here 'to make sure that we have economic openness'; to ensure that 'we have to deliver'; to understand that 'we have to execute' what we promised to do; and, to 'broach some tough topics', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Kejriwal rips apart L-G report, says CCTV plan cleared

Kejriwal rips apart L-G report, says CCTV plan cleared

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Delhi CM claimed that crime in the capital would be "reduced by half" once surveillance cameras were set up across the city.

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Today pay-later services are available for practically anything under the sun. And these include small purchases like clothes, gadgets, movie tickets, and even food.

Why I have not got an Aadhar card

Why I have not got an Aadhar card

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

'There must be thousands if not lakhs of people the government is illegally spying on.' 'Why should we enable this criminal activity by volunteering our details?'

Are private detectives prying on personal details?

Are private detectives prying on personal details?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Private detectives forge relations with policemen and unsuspecting people in telecom companies, as they have access to call data, says Sahil Makkar

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

With ever evolving social media, the threat of child abuse often manifests itself in new avatars like the Blue Whale Challenge and Sarahah.