Flock camera tracking: How to check if your licence plate was capturedCommunity websites are emerging to track Flock camera installations across the United States. These platforms allow residents to monitor th...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
29 states in US want Meta to change how Facebook and Instagram operate and give $1.4 trillion penalty; the case now threatens Mark Zuckerberg's AI planA groundbreaking federal trial has begun against Meta Platforms, with 29 US states alleging that the company intentionally designed its soc...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents showWhile it is normal for companies like Binance to comply when law enforcement agencies in countries where they operate make legitimate reque...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Parents can get up to $5,000 per violation by suing social media apps; this US state signs act to protect kids from social media addiction- here's everything you need to knowNew Jersey enacted the Kids Code Act, which will regulate online services for minors. This law aims to increase platform responsibility for...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging facial recognition, biometric surveillance at protest sitesThe Supreme Court will examine a petition challenging police use of facial recognition technology. This plea argues against biometric surve...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal courtThe 2023 lawsuit, filed in federal court in Oakland, California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without thei...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
German advocacy group lodges criminal complaint over Meta AI glassesDigital rights group HateAid said in a statement on Wednesday that the launch of the devices, the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer in particular, brok...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
MPs across party lines push bills to limit social media access for minorsAlthough private members’ Bills have rarely been cleared by both Houses in the past, their introduction reflects the growing urgency among ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Smart glasses are going mainstream. Do current privacy laws protect us from risks?
The push to make camera glasses a major consumer trend comes at a cost to the privacy of the wearer, and everyone around them. We know litt...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Supreme Court to examine privacy shield in amended RTI lawThe Supreme Court is currently reviewing how parliament handles personal information protection. Justices are weighing the public's right t...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Meta to meet MeitY officials over CSAM, AI content, compliance with Indian laws: S KrishnanMeta executives will meet Indian IT ministry officials this week. They will discuss child abuse material and AI-generated content issues. T...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Govt moves to allow MDR; Qcomm braces for festive rushHappy Tuesday! The government is proposing changes that could bring back merchant fees on select UPI transactions. This and more in today’s...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Whatsapp tests age verification in India ahead of DPDP actWhatsApp is testing privacy-protective age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative aims to comply with the upcoming Digital ...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Apple launches new legal challenge to UK attempt to access encrypted user data: FTThe report said Apple last month lodged a legal complaint at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal - Britain's independent judicial body - over...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
BRICS statistical offices meet begins in Lucknow; focuses on quality data, innovationBRICS national statistical office heads met in Lucknow to strengthen systems. They focused on improving data quality and enhancing internat...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Atlanta man wipes phone during airport search: Federal agents say device data disappeared after special passcode entry; privacy-focused GrapheneOS draws attentionAtlanta man wipes phone during airport search: A federal case in Atlanta has put GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android operating system, at...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
No specific law authorises live facial recognition at protests, legal experts warnIndia currently lacks specific laws authorizing police facial recognition use at public gatherings. Lawyers warn that such deployments may ...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.15 AM IST