News for 'Right to Privacy'

Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed company now

Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed company now

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

With a report on Uber by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) opening a Pandora's box, the company is in a damage-control mode. Distancing itself from the actions of its management pre-2017, Uber, while acknowledging the "mistakes" of the past, has said that under CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, it "is a different company". "There has been no shortage of reporting on Uber's mistakes prior to 2017.

ASK ANIL: 'Can I re-invest MF gains to save tax?'

ASK ANIL: 'Can I re-invest MF gains to save tax?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

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

Won't share user texts with Facebook: WhatsApp

Won't share user texts with Facebook: WhatsApp

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

It is alleged that WhatsApp's strategy of gaining user permission for such data sharing is deceptive and surreptitious in nature and compromises privacy rights of citizens

CIC gets 8 weeks to decide on appeal against MHA's refusal on e-spying

CIC gets 8 weeks to decide on appeal against MHA's refusal on e-spying

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Justice Yashwant Varma took on record and accepted the statement made by CIC counsel that all endeavour shall be made to decide the appeal expeditiously and in any case within 8 weeks.

'Cyber attackers are 10 steps ahead'

'Cyber attackers are 10 steps ahead'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Hacking of an ID or an account will have the same impact on a user in a city and one in a small town.' 'Security is like a railroad, you create it to last for every customer.'

SC seeks Centre's reply on PIL against 'snooping' order

SC seeks Centre's reply on PIL against 'snooping' order

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The plea, filed by advocate Manohar Lal Sharma, termed the notification "illegal, unconstitutional and ultra vires to the law".

What is the need to disclose names of virus patients? HC

What is the need to disclose names of virus patients? HC

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The PIL, filed by law student Vaishnavi Gholave and Solapur-based farmer Mahesh Gadekar, claimed the fundamental right to life and the right to lead a healthy life stand above the fundamental right to privacy in the present situation where public interest and morality are important.

Actress assault: HC asks Dileep, others to hand over phones on Jan 31

Actress assault: HC asks Dileep, others to hand over phones on Jan 31

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Justice Gopinath P asked the accused to handover the phones in a sealed box by 10.15 am on January 31.

Personal data protection law likely to see more delay

Personal data protection law likely to see more delay

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The final report was to be submitted in March but it got an extension till the second week of the monsoon session that began September 14.

'My employer deducted tax without informing me. Help'

'My employer deducted tax without informing me. Help'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Rafiq had made allegations of institutional racism against Yorkshire, whom Vaughan formerly captained and Rashid still plays for. He had claimed that Vaughan said to a group of the team's Asian players that there were "too many of you lot, we need to do something about it" before a match in 2009.

ASK HR GURU: Is it okay to moonlight?

ASK HR GURU: Is it okay to moonlight?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

HR GURU: 'I work hard but don't get positive feedback'

HR GURU: 'I work hard but don't get positive feedback'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Have a candid discussion with your management and raise your concerns,' suggests HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

There is something very compelling about the story Harry and Meghan have been telling through the first three parts of this limited series, feels Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'Modiji how afraid are you?': Congress says Twitter blocked its account

'Modiji how afraid are you?': Congress says Twitter blocked its account

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The Congress has accused Twitter of acting against Gandhi's account under pressure from the government.

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Mamata alleges Modi govt has tapped her phone

Mamata alleges Modi govt has tapped her phone

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Reacting to the recent reports of WhatsApp admitting to a breach of privacy of users in India who were target of surveillance by operators using spyware Pegasus of Israeli company NSO, the West Bengal chief minister said that the central government was spying on politicians, media persons, lawyers, social activists and other important personalities.

Scrooging, Benching...Worst Dating Trends

Scrooging, Benching...Worst Dating Trends

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Breadcrumbing is when you send flirty hints with no intentions of moving forwards in a relationship.

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Airline flight attendants reveal the craziest requests they have received from passengers!

Selfie is a must, dead or alive!

Selfie is a must, dead or alive!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Wherever you go, whether it's Malad or the Maldives, people. want. to. take. pictures. Of themselves. Relentlessly, repeatedly, recklessly.

Twitter biased, interfering in India's political process: Rahul

Twitter biased, interfering in India's political process: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'This is not an attack on Rahul Gandhi. This is not you know simply shutting Rahul Gandhi down. I have 19-20 million followers. You are denying them the right to an opinion. That's what you are doing'

Rancorous arguments on hijab ban conclude, SC reserves judgement

Rancorous arguments on hijab ban conclude, SC reserves judgement

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the Karnataka high court judgment refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions of the state.

Is India really a democracy?

Is India really a democracy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Indians supposedly have the right to freedom, and the right to equality, which cuts across gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc, observes Devangshu Datta.

App developers, read this before sharing users' data

App developers, read this before sharing users' data

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Unauthorised sale of data to third parties will land developers in trouble.

ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Office politics exists in many organisations, so don't let that bother you, advises HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Former Formula One boss Max Mosley dies aged 81

Former Formula One boss Max Mosley dies aged 81

Rediff.com24 May 2021

He won a high-profile privacy case against the News of the World newspaper in 2008 after it said he had taken part in a "sick Nazi orgy".

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Representatives of several bodies visited the office of NSO to assess the allegations raised in regards to the company on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Israel's Ministry of Defence said.

SC stays WB's inquiry against Pegasus snoopgate

SC stays WB's inquiry against Pegasus snoopgate

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

"What is this? Last time you (West Bengal government) had given an undertaking, which we wanted to record, that the commission will not proceed. You had said that it was not necessary to record in the order. Again you started inquiring," said the bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana

Data protection: Candid views of Rishad Premji

Data protection: Candid views of Rishad Premji

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

"Critical data which has to be resided in India is an important component that needs to be clarified, as this will be arguably uncovered on an ad hoc basis as we move forward."

Parl passes CrPC Bill, Shah promises exemptions for political detainees

Parl passes CrPC Bill, Shah promises exemptions for political detainees

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The bill was passed by a voice vote after Shah sought to allay concerns raised by the Opposition, which claimed the draft law was "draconian".

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Modi cautioning that cryptocurrency can spoil the youth.

No law to back UP govt's action: SC on 'name and shame' posters

No law to back UP govt's action: SC on 'name and shame' posters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The apex court, however, said there is no doubt that action should be taken against the rioters and they should be punished.

Ensure material seized from Newslaundry is not leaked: HC to I-T dept

Ensure material seized from Newslaundry is not leaked: HC to I-T dept

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Tuesday said the Income Tax department is bound by its assurance to maintain confidentiality of the material seized during a survey operation at news portal Newslaundry's premises and to ensure that it is not leaked.

No public interest in disclosing details of donors of political parties: CIC

No public interest in disclosing details of donors of political parties: CIC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'There appears to be no larger public interest overriding the right to privacy of the donors and donees concerned'

HC turns down Lt Col's plea against Army's social media ban

HC turns down Lt Col's plea against Army's social media ban

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The high court said he has a choice to make and asked him to delete his FB account as the policy to ban the use of social networking platforms for army personnel was taken keeping in view the security of the nation.

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Since the deadline for Justice B N Srikrishna Committee's feedback is December 31, the government is unlikely to table a data protection Bill in the winter session of Parliament.

'MF Guru, I want a passive income from MFs'

'MF Guru, I want a passive income from MFs'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus today

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus today

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

As per the cause list uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Surya Kant will hear nine separate pleas on the issue related to reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli firm NSO's spyware Pegasus.

Delhi HC to hear Bollywood producers' plea to restrain TV channels on Monday

Delhi HC to hear Bollywood producers' plea to restrain TV channels on Monday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Delhi high court will hear on Monday a plea by leading Bollywood producers seeking to restrain Republic TV and Times Now from making or publishing allegedly "irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks" against the film industry and conducting media trials against its members on various issues. The lawsuit by four Bollywood industry associations and 34 leading producers, which was filed on October 12, will come up for hearing before Justice Rajiv Shakdher.

LOVE GURU: Is my boyfriend bored of me?

LOVE GURU: Is my boyfriend bored of me?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'You shouldn't marry because the relationship has become a habit', warns Love Guru.