The activities of data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica (CA) have confirmed the worst fears about the misuse of personal data available on social media. It
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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
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
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
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
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’
Punjab and Haryana HC issues notice to UIDAI over forged Aadhaar cards, asks Punjab police to probe | The Indian Express–25.03.2018
Alarmed over the use of Aadhaar cards containing wrong particulars, Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI),
#DeleteFacebook? Privacy is hard to protect online – The Hindu–25.03.2018
Google keeps a tab on 64% of all web browsing, Facebook tracks 30% of web traffic; everyone who has data will lose it, says CEO
No right answer yet to ‘privacy vs security’ parley – The Hindu—–*****
Expect one in 3-5 years, says Huawei’s cybersecurity chief, who is also impressed with the massive scale of Aadhaar Governments across the world are looking
Privacy: Be careful of permissions given to third-party apps on smartphones, warn experts – The Economic Times–25.03.2018—–*****
Facebook has not been able to catch a break lately. Rebuked for the misinformation spread on its platform by Russian agencies during the 2016 US presidential
Insolvency Resolution Professional New Age Liquidators Or A Bit More -Monish Panda – BW Businessworld–25.03.2018
The qualifications required to undertake the duties and obligations of the IRP, perhaps require review by the legislature. The Insolvency Resolution Professional (“IRP”) is an
Aadhaar database safe, no truth in reports of breach, UIDAI clarifies | The Indian Express–25.03.2018
UIDAI assured that the Aadhaar details remain safe and secure and the story sourced from ZDNet relating to Aadhaar database is “totally baseless, false and
PNB fraud: Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill: India must not run away from a clearer law – The Economic Times–24.03.2018
By Sumer Singh Boparai To circumvent a bellicose Opposition in Parliament, the Union Cabinet finally cleared the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill (FEOB), 2017, on March1. The Bill’s
Why financial creditor status for homebuyers won’t help – The Financial Express–24.03.2018
In the case of the Kotak-Cube bid for Jaypee Infratech, for instance, the team was willing to complete construction of the project across some 52
PNB Fraud: Bank likely to slap civil case on staff linked to Nirav Modi–Economic Times–23.03.2018
Investigations into the Punjab National Bank fraud have found that some employees had created assets and maintained bank accounts abroad which the management and investigators suspect
Insolvency resolution stumbles on 4 key issues raised by prospective buyers | Business Standard News–23.03.2018
With prospective buyers of stressed assets challenging the interpretation of clauses in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in four key areas, the resolution of
Three weeks past its launch date, UIDAI remains silent on virtual ID | Business Standard News–23.03.2018
Almost three weeks after the promised release date of the specifications of the much-awaited double-layer virtual ID (VID) technology for Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority
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