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Centre withdraws mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app after op
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The decision came after widespread criticism, with opponents arguing that mandatory pre-installation could enable unchecked state surveillance and infringe on consumer choice. The government maintained that the app is secure and meant to protect citizens from cyber threats, but ultimately
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Private Search Engine "Retifo" acquired by Zordo Technologies
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 20: Retifo is a cutting-edge private search engine designed to prioritize user privacy and security in the ever-evolving digital landscape. In contrast to most common search engines that tend to follow and secure individuals' personal information, Retifo allows user
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Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea against Truecaller
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation against Truecaller International LLP alleging breach of user privacy through illegal data sharing. The plea also stated that personal information of people is collected and stored by the app without the consent
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Truecaller reaffirms commitment to users, Empowers People to 'TAKE THE RIG
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 20: Truecaller today announced a corporate rebranding and launch of a brand new app icon that will be instantly recognisable on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The timing of the new brand identity aligns with a significant transformation ta
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Google bans several malicious India-linked domains
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 2 (ANI): More than a dozen malicious India-linked domains and websites that were being used in attacks targeting users worldwide by hack-for-hire groups have now been banned by American tech giant Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG).
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Twitter fined USD 150 million over alleged user-privacy violations
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], May 26 (ANI): Twitter has faced a big blow as Federal Trade Commission levied a USD 150 million fine on the microblogging site, alleging that the company illegally used peoples' personal data over six years to help sell targeted advertisements.
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Apple's child protection features get delayed after privacy outcry
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 4 (ANI): Apple's child protection features, which the company had announced last month, has now been delayed by the tech giant owing to criticism that the changes could diminish user privacy.
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Infosys partners with Rhode Island in fight against COVID-19
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Rhode Island [USA], May 20 (ANI): Infosys is partnering with Rhode Island in launching a privacy-first contact tracing solution to help people and state officials slow the spread of coronavirus as part of the state's effort to safely reopen businesses while reducing occurrences of community
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Hidden mobile apps accounted for half of all malicious threats in 2019: Mc
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
California [USA], Mar 5 (ANI): Some of the latest tools hackers are using to sabotage device security and user privacy are hidden mobile apps, third-party login, and counterfeit gaming videos, McAfee's latest Mobile Threat Report 2020 revealed.
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Mozilla Firefox makes it harder for websites to track you
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
California [USA], June 4 (ANI): Mozilla is taking user privacy very seriously and in its latest response, the company has updated its Firefox browser with tools to prevent websites and advertisers from tracking users.
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Zuckerberg took Tim Cook's criticism so personally, he barred employees fr
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
California [United States], November 15 (ANI): Apple CEO Tim Cook would probably be more cautious when he says anything against Facebook. Following the CEO's remark on Facebook and its handling of user privacy, Mark Zuckerberg reportedly ordered his employees to stop using Apple products.
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Arizona investigates Google's location tracking practices
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
California [United States], September 12 (ANI): Google is reportedly under the scanner for tracking user location in Arizona. If there is evidence against the search giant, Google might be subjected to a hefty fine for violating user privacy.
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