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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असे रोखा फेसबुकवरील कॉल आणि मेसेज रेकॉर्डींग | Loksatta–27.03.2018
असे रोखा फेसबुकवरील कॉल आणि मेसेज रेकॉर्डींग पायऱ्या समजून घ्या लोकसत्ता ऑनलाइन | प्रसिद्ध अमेरिकन उद्योगपती इलॉन मस्क यांनी ‘स्पेस एक्स’ आणि ‘टेस्ला’ या आपल्या
Data Protection: View: Forget the silly spat over ‘leaking’ political apps. Data protection should be the real worry – The Economic Times–27.03.2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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),
In praise of Govind Talwalkar — a great editor every city, state in India needs today | Mr. Ramchandra Guha–columns | Hindustan Times–25.03.2018
I never met Govind Talwalkar, but in the last decade-and-a-half of his long (and very distinguished) life I corresponded with him. This began with his
Why India is a growing economy but an unhappy nation | opinion | top | Hindustan Times
As the world celebrated Happiness Day on March 20, we were informed by the United Nations that India is one of the least happy nations
#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
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