News for 'privacy'

Is WhatsApp violating privacy laws?

Is WhatsApp violating privacy laws?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

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'My Uncle Is Flirting With Me. Pls Help'

'My Uncle Is Flirting With Me. Pls Help'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on how to deal with complicated situations in a relationship.

Jay Shah's lawyer in defamation suit had opposed Right to Privacy in SC

Jay Shah's lawyer in defamation suit had opposed Right to Privacy in SC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

While Jay Shah has warned the media against violating his fundamental right to privacy, Tushar Mehta -- his lawyer in the defamation case -- had opposed right to privacy in the Supreme Court, says Dr Gopal Krishna.

Innovations can't be killed under 'garb of privacy': Centre on Aadhaar

Innovations can't be killed under 'garb of privacy': Centre on Aadhaar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

He also made an appeal not to 'overblow' the issue of data breach.

'Can A Car Mechanic Earn Rs 12 LPA?'

'Can A Car Mechanic Earn Rs 12 LPA?'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, helps aspirants prepare for competitive exams such as MHT-CET, IIT-JEE and NEET-UG.

Expats, tourists may also get right to privacy

Expats, tourists may also get right to privacy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Surveillance for security purposes to be exempted.

Citizens do NOT have fundamental right to privacy: Centre tells SC

Citizens do NOT have fundamental right to privacy: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

"Right to Privacy is not a fundamental right under our Constitution. It flows from one right to another right. Constitution makers did not intend to make right to privacy a fundamental right," said the AG.

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

He could have blazed a trail that few Indian judges had. It was a missed opportunity of a lifetime, notes Ramesh Menon.

Young couples and their privacy problems

Young couples and their privacy problems

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Matthew Schneeberger spoke to a few young couples regarding privacy issues in Indian cities -- here's what they had to say!

Hope floats as SC says homosexuals can't be denied privacy rights

Hope floats as SC says homosexuals can't be denied privacy rights

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The bench says discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is deeply offensive to the dignity of an individual.

UK police probing alleged Google privacy breach

UK police probing alleged Google privacy breach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The Metropolitan Police has said it was probing into complaints that the search engine picked up people's online activities through unprotected home and business networks while photographing neighbourhoods for its 'street view' mapping feature.

Privacy issues: Facebook readies for legal battles

Privacy issues: Facebook readies for legal battles

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The Electronic Privacy Information Centre, an advocacy group, last week filed a complaint against Facebook and asked the FTC to investigate recent changes made by the company that make more information public by default and automatically share information with other websites.

Govt asks social media firms to remove Kolkata victim's details

Govt asks social media firms to remove Kolkata victim's details

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Seeking prompt removal of identifiable references of the deceased from all social media platforms, the IT ministry warned that failure to comply with the apex court's order may result in legal consequences and further regulatory action.

No privacy for terrorists: Govt on linking Aadhaar with social media

No privacy for terrorists: Govt on linking Aadhaar with social media

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The top court also asked the Centre to submit its report in January on the notification of rules by which social media misuse can be checked and liability could be fastened on intermediaries to decrypt messages.

RTI must end where privacy begins, says PM

RTI must end where privacy begins, says PM

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Voicing concern over frivolous and vexatious use of Right To Information Act, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said the citizens' right to know should definitely be circumscribed if it encroaches on an individual's privacy.

Mary Kom quits as Paris Olympics chief-de-mission

Mary Kom quits as Paris Olympics chief-de-mission

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The IOA had announced her appointment on March 21.

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Images that should keep you grinning for days on end.

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments.

'No one knows what has happened'

'No one knows what has happened'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'If Virat talks about personal reasons, there must be a very good reason for that.'

Can An MBA Get Me A Better Job?

Can An MBA Get Me A Better Job?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Patrick DSouza trains students for competitive management entrance exams such as the Common Admission Test, the Xavier Aptitude Test, Common Management Admission Test and the Common Entrance Test.

Clooney offers Pitt privacy

Clooney offers Pitt privacy

Rediff.com19 Jan 2005

Average cost of data breaches in India hits $2.18 million: RBI report

Average cost of data breaches in India hits $2.18 million: RBI report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The average cost of data breaches in India reached $2.18 million in 2023, marking a 28 per cent increase since 2020, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Currency and Finance report for 2023-24. The report said that India's average data breach cost was still below the global average. The most common attacks in India are phishing which was at 22 per cent and stolen or compromised credentials was 16 per cent. The automotive industry is highly vulnerable to cyber attacks, whereas the banking and financial services sector, benefiting from stringent regulations, enjoys comparatively stronger protection.

RBI Warns Use Of CBDC As Crisis Safe Haven

RBI Warns Use Of CBDC As Crisis Safe Haven

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'The impact of CBDC on deposits and deposit insurance is largely unknown.'

Security OR Privacy: What would YOU choose?

Security OR Privacy: What would YOU choose?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

While the government's new Central Monitoring System looks extremely impressive on the technological front and could be a vital tool to fight terrorism, there are several questions regarding the privacy aspect that are being raised. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Online privacy: Look who's watching you

Online privacy: Look who's watching you

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Online privacy probably began with websites using counters on web pages to track the number of visitors, but it has now evolved into a sophisticated software that can tag and compare site visitors, telling site owners exactly what visitors did on the web.

Delhi coaching centre breaks silence on 3 deaths, says...

Delhi coaching centre breaks silence on 3 deaths, says...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The coaching centre at whose establishment three students died due to rain-induced flooding in the basement on Sunday condoled the loss of young lives and said they are fully committed to supporting the ongoing investigation.

Ambani's AI offer: Up to 100 GB free cloud storage for Jio users

Ambani's AI offer: Up to 100 GB free cloud storage for Jio users

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stepping up the company's AI and cloud play, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced that Jio users will get up to 100 GB of free cloud storage to securely store and access their photos, videos, documents, digital content and data. Addressing the 47th AGM of RIL, Ambani said the Jio AI-Cloud Welcome offer will be launched during the upcoming Diwali, which would bring a "powerful and affordable solution where cloud data storage and data-powered AI services are available to everyone, everywhere". "Jio users will get up to 100 GB of free cloud storage to securely store and access all their photos, videos, documents, all other digital content, and data.

India needs a strong privacy policy: IIM-A

India needs a strong privacy policy: IIM-A

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Specifically, the study examines the societal value of privacy and explicates strengths and weaknesses of considering privacy as public good.

'BF Wants To Marry But Has No Savings'

'BF Wants To Marry But Has No Savings'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai urges you to talk about your problems so you can seek solutions and also transform your life.

Norton Wi-Fi Privacy Review: How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

Norton Wi-Fi Privacy Review: How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Abhik Sen tests the Norton Wi-Fi Privacy on PC as well as iOS and Android phones.

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'. 'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man who had elevated him from virtual oblivion into the mainstream of the Tatas...'

How To End Affair With A Married Woman?

How To End Affair With A Married Woman?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, offers expert advice about how you can take charge of your life and relationships.

Yuvraj Takes Builder To Court

Yuvraj Takes Builder To Court

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The cricketer said a sale agreement was executed between him and his mother on one side and the builder on the other for the purchase of an apartment for over Rs 14 crore in the real estate project initiated by Brilliant Etoile Pvt Ltd in Hauz Khas under the name 'Sky Mansion' and displaying the name 'Risland'.

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

There is a perception getting built inside the government that big technology companies -- a common term used for firms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Amazon and the like - are becoming very powerful and present multiple threats to entire nations and their citizens today. The digital ecosystem is replete with CSAM (child sexual abuse material), fake news, drug trade, radicalisation, trolling among other social vices. Given the network effect that these platforms have, it is important to ensure that these platforms are not misused.

White House spars with reporters on Parkinson's specialist visits

White House spars with reporters on Parkinson's specialist visits

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The reporters wanted to know if President Joe Biden was seen by the Parkinson's specialist.

SC to hear plea against Bombay HC upholding hijab ban in colleges

SC to hear plea against Bombay HC upholding hijab ban in colleges

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea challenging a Bombay high court verdict upholding a Mumbai college's decision to ban hijabs, burqas and naqabs inside the campus.

CBI status report on RG Kar doc's rape-murder disturbing: SC

CBI status report on RG Kar doc's rape-murder disturbing: SC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The top court also questioned the West Bengal government's decision to hire contractual employees for the protection of doctors and other staff in hospitals.

Kolkata rape: SC expresses concern over missing autopsy document

Kolkata rape: SC expresses concern over missing autopsy document

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The top court also directed the protesting resident doctors in West Bengal to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday and said no adverse action shall be taken against them on resumption of work.

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh has now appealed to the CAS, the apex body to settle disputes related to sport through arbitration, who will return with a verdict tomorrow