Make no mistake. All political parties are licking their lips after seeing what Cambridge Analytica allegedly did with Facebook data. As you sow, so shall
Month: March 2018
Need a bank loan? These are the documents needed to get one – The Economic Times–27.03.2018
By Rishi Mehra A loan application procedure is complete only when the document verification is successful. Be it any type of loan, an applicant has
Parties, cooperate on data protection–Economic Times–27.03.2018
While the brouhaha over Facebook’s indiscretions and the psychological warfare Cambridge Analytica reportedly deployed to influence voting behaviour plays out, it is important for India’s
Facebook has now extended this feature to all countries – The Financial Express–27.03.2018
People worldwide can now see more local news in their News Feed that has a direct impact on them and can discover what’s happening in
Why services sector is the growth engine of Indian economy – The Financial Express–27.03.2018
India’s dominant services sector is not called the economic engine without reason. India’s dominant services sector is not called the economic engine without reason. The sector,
Cambridge Analytica-Facebook scandal effect Here’s why India needs its privacy policy at the earliest – The Financial Express–27.03.2018
While the Aadhaar Act already deals with information leaks, a tough privacy law will make the information a lot more secure. (Cambridge Analytica) While law
Questions about IBC: New bankruptcy procedure is running into trouble | Business Standard Editorials–27.03.2018
A resolution professional (RP) has levelled allegations, through a filing at the National Company Law Tribunal, or NCLT, against the promoters of Binani Cement. The allegations are that the
Fixed-term contractual employment: A small move in the right direction | Business Standard Column–27.03.2018
Last week the Union government took a baby step in the right direction. It made it easier for industry to hire labour contractually for a
From Sarfaesi Act to service tax rule, here are the key court orders | Business Standard Column–27.03.2018
Creditors must follow Sarfaesi procedure The Supreme Court last week set aside the judgment of the Bombay High Court and ruled that a secured creditor is bound to
Claim settled by ECGC can be considered for incentives under FTP | Business Standard News–27.03.2018
We are a Star Export House. We have exported some item to a foreign buyer under two invoices. We have received drawback and service tax refund on these
सोशल मीडियात लोकप्रिय असणा-या फेसबुक कंपनीची परिस्थिती सध्या बिकट अवस्थेत आहे–लोकमत–२६.०३.२०१८
सोशल मीडियात लोकप्रिय असणा-या फेसबुक कंपनीची परिस्थिती सध्या बिकट अवस्थेत आहे. शेअर मार्केटमध्ये फेसबुकचे शेअर खाली घसरले आहेत. तर, दुसरीकडे फेसबुकवर सतत ऑनलाइन असणारे लोक
All about NPA imbroglio in MSME sector – The Financial Express–26.03.2018
B Yerram Raju RBI statistics show that stressed assets in Indian banking have reached the alarming level of 16% of the total assets. MSMEs, however, suffering
The Great Facebook Heist | The Indian Express–Mr. Karan Bhasin–26.03.2018
When does it become obvious that a heist has occurred? Loud alarms and smatterings of broken glass strewn are an obvious indication. Yet many of
Banks told to be vigilant on Aadhaar – The Hindu–26.03.2018
Use OTPs only in the presence of customers: UIDAI The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asked banks to provide Aadhaar-based onetime password (OTP)
Controlling the machine: legislation for data protection – [ Europe’s new data protection regime offers a sound basis for India to craft its own legislation] The Hindu–Mr.Apar Gupta–26.03.2018—–****
During the throes of India’s independence struggle, an image of Mahatma Gandhi spinning khadi symbolised not only economic and political autonomy but to its critics
Facebook says sorry for data breach scandal in British newspaper ads | Business Standard News–26.03.2018
Facebook says sorry for data breach scandal in British newspaper ads “We have a responsibility to protect your information. If we can’t we don’t deserve
Questions about IBC: New bankruptcy procedure is running into trouble | Business Standard Editorials–26.03.2018
A resolution professional (RP) has levelled allegations, through a filing at the National Company Law Tribunal, or NCLT, against the promoters of Binani Cement. The allegations are that the
CBEC clears some air on refunds under GST, central excise, service tax laws | Business Standard Column–26.03.2018
In an excellent circular (no.37/11/2018-GST dated March 15, 2018), the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has clarified many issues relating to refunds under the Goods and
The internet is destroying democracy, says legendary journalist Harding–The Print In–26.03.2018—–*****
James Harding in his scathing Hugh Cuddlip lecture speech talked about news being weaponised and how the state must take a stronger stand. Former BBC
Instead of threats to Zuckerberg, India must focus on data protection laws- The Print In–26.03.2018—–*****
Judicial inquiry must look into whether companies allied with Cambridge Analytica accessed personal data of Indian Facebook users and influenced elections. ‘Big data is the new oil’