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Meta introduces new privacy features for protecting its young users
All those under age 16 (or under 18 in some countries) will be defaulted into more private settings when they join Facebook, Meta says
 "Meta introduces new privacy features for protecting its young users")
WhatsApp privacy policy: SC ruling won't affect CCI probe, says Delhi HC
If SC upholds the Policy, CCI can ascertain whether or not the provisions of the Competition Act have been violated
 "WhatsApp privacy policy: SC ruling won't affect CCI probe, says Delhi HC")
Malware found in 5 out of 29 phones, no conclusive evidence of Pegasus: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that out of 29 phones submitted for examination, malware was found in five, but there is no conclusive proof that the spyware was Pegasus
 "Malware found in 5 out of 29 phones, no conclusive evidence of Pegasus: SC")
Kerala HC allows son of unwed woman to keep mother's name alone in docs
The children of unwed mothers and rape victims can live in this country with the fundamental rights of privacy, liberty, and dignity, the Kerala High Court has said
 "Kerala HC allows son of unwed woman to keep mother's name alone in docs")
Governance policy will ensure fair access to non-personal data: MeitY
Draft plan focuses on improving institutional framework for government data sharing and principles on privacy
 "Governance policy will ensure fair access to non-personal data: MeitY")
Meta chief Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica privacy breach
The District of Columbia sued Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, seeking to hold him personally liable for the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a privacy breach of millions of Facebook users' personal data
 "Meta chief Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica privacy breach")
What ails Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?
After two years of deliberations, a parliamentary panel submitted its recommendations on India's Personal Data Protection Bill. Let us see what implication it may have on privacy rights of citizens
 "What ails Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?")
What ails Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?
After two years of deliberations, a parliamentary panel submitted its recommendations on India's Personal Data Protection Bill. Let us see what implication it may have on privacy rights of citizens
The Amazon lobbyists who kill US consumer privacy protections
Amazon executives and staffers detail these lobbying victories in confidential documents
 "The Amazon lobbyists who kill US consumer privacy protections")
Privacy law compliance can be staggered to help start-ups: MeitY official
'We will see to it that compliance does not trump the benefits that we want to bring to the technology ecosystem and citizens with the bill', said MeiTy Additional Secretary Dr Rajendra Kumar
 "Privacy law compliance can be staggered to help start-ups: MeitY official")
Proposed privacy code promises tough rules, $10 mn fines for tech giants
This week the federal government announced proposed legislation to develop an online privacy code
 "Proposed privacy code promises tough rules, $10 mn fines for tech giants")
Snap tumbles, drags social media giants on Apple privacy tweak worries
Apple's privacy updates, which were rolled out in June and July, prevent advertisers from tracking iPhone users without their consent
 "Snap tumbles, drags social media giants on Apple privacy tweak worries")
Google pushes back privacy sandbox for third-party cookie block until 2023
A Privacy Sandbox feature for Google Chrome that would block third-party cookies has been delayed by a year, over what the company said is a concern for advertisers
 "Google pushes back privacy sandbox for third-party cookie block until 2023")
Amazon likely to see $425 million EU privacy fine, says report
The case relates to Amazon's collection and use of individuals' personal data and violations under EU's landmark data privacy rules known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
 "Amazon likely to see $425 million EU privacy fine, says report")
Regulate big tech but not at the expense of user rights: Mishi Choudhary
The heavy-handed ways in which the government has been behaving in shaping the narrative and curbing dissent make even genuine attempts at regulating big tech suspicious, says Choudhary
 "Regulate big tech but not at the expense of user rights: Mishi Choudhary")
Lawyer files complaint Twitter before Delhi HC, says firm broke IT rules
Amit Achrya asks court to direct the government to make Twitter discharge is obligations under the IT Rules 2021.
 "Lawyer files complaint Twitter before Delhi HC, says firm broke IT rules")
Storm over social media
There can't be arbitrary rules just because privacy right is not absolute
 "Storm over social media")
Best of BS Opinion: Storm over social media, Covid-19 vaccination & more
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Thursday
 "Best of BS Opinion: Storm over social media, Covid-19 vaccination & more")
Govt says new digital rules don't violate privacy; seeks compliance report
The government on Wednesday staunchly defended its new digital rules, saying the requirement of messaging platforms like WhatsApp to disclose origin of flagged messages does not violate privacy
 "Govt says new digital rules don't violate privacy; seeks compliance report")
Why encryption backdoors spell the death of privacy
If we wish to preserve free and open societies, then we must preserve the privacy and security of our online communications
