News for 'Right to Privacy'

Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The report touches on variety of issues including consent, rights of children, data protection authority and right to recall data.

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The family expressed gratitude to the audience members who bravely leapt to Rushdie's defence and administered first-aid after he was stabbed multiple times at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.

SC panel monitoring Pegasus matter; report awaited: Govt source

SC panel monitoring Pegasus matter; report awaited: Govt source

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

A government source on Saturday said that the matter related to Pegasus software is being monitored by a committee under the Supreme Court and its report is awaited.

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The report also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in July 2017.

HR GURU: 'My company has put me on PIP'

HR GURU: 'My company has put me on PIP'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

New IT rules to put legal obligations on social media platforms: Govt

New IT rules to put legal obligations on social media platforms: Govt

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

India's tweaking of IT rules allow formation of Centre-appointed panels, that will settle often-ignored user grievances against content decision of social media companies, Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, adding that this was necessitated due to the "casual" and "tokenism" approach of digital platforms towards user complaints so far.

Ex-IAS Rajiv Aggarwal succeeds Ankhi Das as FB India policy head

Ex-IAS Rajiv Aggarwal succeeds Ankhi Das as FB India policy head

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Aggarwal, in this role, will define and lead important policy development initiatives for Facebook in India on an agenda that covers user safety, data protection and privacy, inclusion and internet governance, a statement said.

Don't be so intolerant: Kerala HC on PM's photo on vax certificate

Don't be so intolerant: Kerala HC on PM's photo on vax certificate

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The observation came in an order issued by a Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly, on January 25 while dismissing an appeal filed against a single judge order junking a plea seeking removal of the Prime Minister's photo from the COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

HC quashes rule requiring Centre's nod for judges' private foreign travel

HC quashes rule requiring Centre's nod for judges' private foreign travel

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The Delhi high court has struck down a central government office memorandum requiring the judges of the Supreme Court and high courts to obtain political clearance for private visits abroad, saying that such a condition is "uncalled for" in view of the high offices the judges hold.

Your Tax Queries Answered

Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Explained: Exemptions And Deductions For Salaried Employees

Explained: Exemptions And Deductions For Salaried Employees

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Indian market regulator had revamped the FPI regulations in 2014 giving custodians the mandate to collect and verify the KYC documentation of offshore investors

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The attacker was a male assailant who also tried to tie up Pelosi's husband as he was waiting for Nancy to arrive home.

'Even if LTCG isn't taxable, you still have to...'

'Even if LTCG isn't taxable, you still have to...'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

China slams India's decision to ban 54 mobile apps

China slams India's decision to ban 54 mobile apps

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

China on Thursday criticised India's latest decision to block access to 54 more Chinese mobile apps over security and privacy concerns, saying that the move has damaged the legitimate interests of companies from China. India on Monday blocked 54 more apps with Chinese links, including Tencent Xriver, Nice Video baidu, Viva Video Editor, and gaming app Garena Free Fire Illuminate. The Chinese apps allegedly obtain various critical permissions and collect sensitive user data. The collected real-time data are being misused and transmitted to servers located in a hostile country, sources in India said, adding that the IT ministry has issued interim directions for the blocking of 54 apps.

ASK ANIL: 'Is money received for mediclaim taxable?'

ASK ANIL: 'Is money received for mediclaim taxable?'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Tax Query: 'What's my liability on PPF interest?'

Tax Query: 'What's my liability on PPF interest?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Bringing a local or non-Chinese partner onboard opens up the possibility of legal recourse to have the ban diluted or revoked. However, the process of going through a review committee and setting up local servers might take at least 3-6 months.

'Passing Aadhaar Act as Money Bill amounts to fraud'

'Passing Aadhaar Act as Money Bill amounts to fraud'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

He said the Aadhaar programme violated informational privacy, self-determination and data protection.

No privacy for e-mail: US court

No privacy for e-mail: US court

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

The US Court of Appeals in Massachusetts said that because e-mail is stored, even momentarily, in computers before it is routed to its recipients, it is not subject to laws that apply to eavesdropping of telephone calls.

WhatsApp told not to share information with Facebook

WhatsApp told not to share information with Facebook

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

As per the new privacy policy of WhatsApp, user information would be shared with Facebook

Office of CJI is public authority, falls under RTI: SC

Office of CJI is public authority, falls under RTI: SC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi upheld the 2010 Delhi high court verdict and dismissed three appeals filed by Secretary General of the Supreme Court and the Central Public Information officer of the apex court.

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

MPs asked if the platforms have the right to take down or suspend accounts.

Did my best, don't know how it came across: CJI Bobde

Did my best, don't know how it came across: CJI Bobde

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Justice Bobde, who decided several key cases during his tenure including the historic Ayodhya verdict, was administered oath as the 47th CJI in November 2019 and retired on Friday.

Most of those arrested under IT Act between 18 and 30

Most of those arrested under IT Act between 18 and 30

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Women are a minuscule minority of those arrested under the IT Act.

The many shortcomings of Aadhaar

The many shortcomings of Aadhaar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Aadhaar is falling behind on technology, missing out on confidentiality and has gaps in its data archiving policy and preserving confidentiality in delivery of the cards to people, says a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). The performance report, 'Functioning Of Unique Identification Authority Of India', tabled in Parliament on the last day of the budget session notes, assigning a unique identity to all resident Indians was supposed to be the key feature of Aadhaar. But "There were instances of issue of Aadhaar with the same biometric data to different residents indicating flaws in the de-duplication process and issue of Aadhaar on faulty biometrics and documents". It says close to half a million such records had to be cancelled by the Unique Identification Authority of India up to 2016.

Ask Anil: 'Will I get TDS refund of Rs 70,000?'

Ask Anil: 'Will I get TDS refund of Rs 70,000?'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Srikrishna panel suggests changes in RTI Act

Srikrishna panel suggests changes in RTI Act

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The panel said data protection law is designed to limit the processing of personal data to legitimate reasons and adds there is a conflict between transparency and privacy.

'Why is my leave encashment not exempt from tax?'

'Why is my leave encashment not exempt from tax?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Why India must worry over the Data Protection Bill

Why India must worry over the Data Protection Bill

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Sections in the draft Personal Data Protection Bill are a blatant violation of the Right to Privacy as guaranteed by the Constitution.

Snoopgate: Cong says 'dishonest' govt refusing to answer questions

Snoopgate: Cong says 'dishonest' govt refusing to answer questions

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Congress's chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala attacked the government saying that in May, WhatsApp had "quickly resolved a security issue and notified relevant Indian and international government authorities".

'Which ITR Should I File?'

'Which ITR Should I File?'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

PM @ RTI meet: People should have the right to question govt

PM @ RTI meet: People should have the right to question govt

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The Right to Information should not be limited to right to know but it should empower every citizen to question those in power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

Former NZ captain Chris Cairns on life support

Former NZ captain Chris Cairns on life support

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Cairns was one of the best all-rounders of his era, especially in the shorter formats. His father Lance also represented New Zealand in cricket.

HC refuses to stay release of films on Sushant's life

HC refuses to stay release of films on Sushant's life

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Thursday refused to stay the release of several movies, purportedly based on the life of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, including Nyay: The Justice which is scheduled to be released on Friday, saying these films are neither portrayed as biopic nor factual narration of what transpired in his life.

ASK ANU: How NOT To Talk To Your Teen

ASK ANU: How NOT To Talk To Your Teen

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to have a healthy conversation with teens.

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Making such publication mandatory would invade in the fundamental rights of liberty and privacy, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court said.

Phones of ministers, scribes, judge hacked using spyware sold only to govts: Report

Phones of ministers, scribes, judge hacked using spyware sold only to govts: Report

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The government, however, dismissed allegations of any kind of surveillance on its part on specific people, saying it 'has no concrete basis or truth associated with it whatsoever'.

SC orders removal of two-finger test to confirm rape

SC orders removal of two-finger test to confirm rape

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The bench terms the "two-finger test" as a violation of a woman's dignity and privacy.

MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 2 cr target in 10 years?'

MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 2 cr target in 10 years?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.