News for 'privacy'

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'

Lack of privacy law reason behind WhatsApp petition

Lack of privacy law reason behind WhatsApp petition

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Hearing from Apr 18 by five-judge SC bench against WhatsApp, FB move; Centre, Trai also summoned

Facebook beefs up privacy protection

Facebook beefs up privacy protection

Rediff.com28 May 2010

It would roll out changes over the coming weeks that would give users more powerful tools.

Privacy protection is a losing battle in technological era, says SC

Privacy protection is a losing battle in technological era, says SC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

A nine-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar, heard marathon arguments for six days over a period of three weeks and reserved its verdict on the issue whether right to privacy can be held as a fundamental right under the Constitution.

Privacy verdict to have 'some bearing' in beef matters: SC

Privacy verdict to have 'some bearing' in beef matters: SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The Supreme Court had on Thursday said "nobody would like to be told what to eat or how to dress" while ruling that these activities come under the realm of the right to privacy.

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'We should be mindful that the religious minority community in one country is the majority in another (and) so treatment of the minority community in our respective countries will be an important variable in our relationship'

It's a baby boy for Anushka, Virat!

It's a baby boy for Anushka, Virat!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli announced the birth of their second child -- a baby boy -- on February 15, 2024.

Srikrishna privacy report an original model for India: Nilekani

Srikrishna privacy report an original model for India: Nilekani

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'Please don't forget there's still one final piece to fall in place, which is the Supreme Court judgment. Once that happens, it will be ready for being passed.'

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

While it's important to work towards saving your marriage, you must also be willing to accept that the outcome may not be what you hope for, says Dr Ashish Sehgal.

Harry Brook returns home; to miss India series

Harry Brook returns home; to miss India series

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

England's Harry Brook will miss the five-match Test series against India as the middle-order batsman will return home with immediate effect because of personal reasons, the ECB announced on Sunday.

'I Was Laid Off. Can't Crack Interview'

'I Was Laid Off. Can't Crack Interview'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Krishna Kumar, founder and CEO of GoMoTech, offers expert advice on how to scale up in your career and life.

Centre says SC verdict reflects its stand on right to privacy

Centre says SC verdict reflects its stand on right to privacy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Congress engaging in a 'false show of jubilation', said Amit Shah.

T20 WC: Samson has 'made his case' to become India's first-choice keeper

T20 WC: Samson has 'made his case' to become India's first-choice keeper

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has made his case to become India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman at the Twenty20 World Cup in June, said Kumar Sangakkara, the coach of his Indian Premier League team.

Privacy can be fundamental right with some riders: Govt to SC

Privacy can be fundamental right with some riders: Govt to SC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

AG Venugopal asserted that right to privacy could not be bundled as a single right in a developing country like India where a few persons, claiming right to privacy, override the fundamental rights of 60-70 million people, who did not have access to basic amenities like food and shelter.

Facebook says 'bug' changed 14mn users' default privacy settings to public

Facebook says 'bug' changed 14mn users' default privacy settings to public

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The social media giant had been under scanner lately for the growing online data-privacy concerns.

Poonam Pandey Dies Of Cervical Cancer

Poonam Pandey Dies Of Cervical Cancer

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The news of her death was revealed in an Instagram post shared on her official handle.

Aadhaar neither creates surveillance state nor violates privacy: UIDAI

Aadhaar neither creates surveillance state nor violates privacy: UIDAI

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

"Aadhaar Act has withstood the judicial scrutiny and the purpose of the Act is legitimate," it said.

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

France tested Artificial Intelligence-driven video surveillance technology that will be deployed during the Olympic Games

'BTech From IIT-K. Yet To Get A Job'

'BTech From IIT-K. Yet To Get A Job'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Connect with professionals in your field through LinkedIn, industry events and workshops. Attend job fairs, conferences and meetups to expand your network. Apply for internships or short-term projects to gain practical experience, suggests rediffGURU Aasif Ahmed Khan.

Right to privacy is not a fundamental right: Centre to SC

Right to privacy is not a fundamental right: Centre to SC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Attorney General K K Venugopal resumed his arguments before a nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar, stressing that it was not a fundamental right.

'It is very progressive': SC verdict on right to privacy hailed

'It is very progressive': SC verdict on right to privacy hailed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The verdict's impact on Aadhaar scheme can be assessed once the full judgement and reasons given by the court are examined.

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Admittedly, EVMs too have a UID number and any convergence of data can make the secret ballot system a party of history, warns Dr Gopal Krishna in the 5th part of his series against Aadhaar.

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Taking note of the concern by petitioners Karmanya Singh Sareen and Shreya Sethi, the high court wished to examine the issue and asked the concerned authorities to file their reply by September 14.

WhatsApp Would Cease To Exist If...

WhatsApp Would Cease To Exist If...

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'As a platform, we are saying, if we are told to break encryption, then WhatsApp goes.'

Facebook rolls out privacy checkup for all users

Facebook rolls out privacy checkup for all users

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

In May, Facebook had announced the privacy tool to reassure its users that they can control what they share and with whom on Facebook as part of its ongoing efforts.

Facebook warns users of hoax messages on privacy

Facebook warns users of hoax messages on privacy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Users of Facebook were inundated with messages on their news feeds reposted by friends that warn if they don't act fast, Facebook will be allowed to infringe on their privacy.

WhatsApp's privacy policy goes before SC's Constitution bench

WhatsApp's privacy policy goes before SC's Constitution bench

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

A bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud said the parties should appear before the Constitution bench and formulate issues to be taken up for the hearing.

'Apple info vague': Govt orders probe into iPhone alerts

'Apple info vague': Govt orders probe into iPhone alerts

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

In his post, Vaishnaw said Apple has also claimed that Apple IDs are securely encrypted on devices, making it extremely difficult to access or identify them without the user's explicit permission.

There's nothing Samson can't do: Sangakkara

There's nothing Samson can't do: Sangakkara

Rediff.com9 May 2024

After Sanju Samson was included in India's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka great and Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara believes the 29-year-old will succeed in the upcoming global showpiece if he wins the race to be first-choice wicket-keeper for Men in Blue at the prestigious event.

Data privacy: Govt awaits Srikrishna panel's report before framing law

Data privacy: Govt awaits Srikrishna panel's report before framing law

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

IAMAI in a statement, which represents digital businesses in India, said Trai's recommendation to formulate standards of anonymisation and de-identification was akin to putting the cart before the horse, and till such time the Srikrishna Committee submits the report, making these standards would be like groping in the dark.

Facebook changes privacy tools

Facebook changes privacy tools

Rediff.com27 May 2010

In an hour-long news conference at its Palo Alto headquarters in California, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined 'a pretty big overhaul' and billed it as a dramatically simpler way for people to control who sees information they post on the online social networking service.

Law To Govern AI Coming Soon!

Law To Govern AI Coming Soon!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'The focus of the legislation will be to minimise user harm and increase the accountability of platforms, while also promoting innovation.'

Privacy is never free: A look at Facebook's new privacy settings

Privacy is never free: A look at Facebook's new privacy settings

Rediff.com4 Jun 2010

Find out what Zuckerberg means by giving give Facebook's users 'more control' over what they share.

Want A Healthy Work-life Balance? Do This

Want A Healthy Work-life Balance? Do This

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Instead of looking at your personal and professional life as two separate entities, you can 'integrate' them and, at any given time, priortise what's important, suggests rediffGURU Anu Krishna.

'I'm 33, Can't Find A Partner. Help!'

'I'm 33, Can't Find A Partner. Help!'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Shalini Singh, dating coach and founder of andwemet, an online matchmaking service, offers advice on issues relating to love and compatibility in marriage, dating and more.

'Fight for privacy or you will lose it'

'Fight for privacy or you will lose it'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt made a pitch for protecting privacy as the Internet becomes more widely accessible in India.

4 non-BJP states move SC in favour of Right to Privacy

4 non-BJP states move SC in favour of Right to Privacy

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Karnataka, West Bengal, Punjab and Puducherry took a stand opposite to the Central government which had said that Right to Privacy is a common law right and not a Fundamental Right.

Cracking your iPhone, piercing your privacy

Cracking your iPhone, piercing your privacy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Sadly, governments and their agencies can't be trusted to use private data, or decryption methods responsibly, says Devangshu Dutta.

Aadhaar doesn't pose any privacy issue: Bill Gates

Aadhaar doesn't pose any privacy issue: Bill Gates

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Aadhaar is something that had never been done by any government before, not even in a rich country

How To Manage Your Time: Career Tips

How To Manage Your Time: Career Tips

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Ashwini Dasgupta offers handy tips on time management for a stress-free work life.