In a recent data security breach, the personal information of more than 134,000 Massachusetts residents enrolled in specific state programs and services has been compromised. The incident, part of a global third-party data breach involving a file-transfer software program named MOVEit, raised concerns about sensitive data’s vulnerability across various sectors. What Happened? The University of […]
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill of 2023 has been passed and will come into full effect once the President of India has approved it. This Data Protection Law completely changes how tech companies handle users’ data but raises concerns regarding government surveillance. Lawmakers have opposed the Bill, stating that the legislation would enable governments […]
On June 18th, 2023, Governor Abbott passed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). Texas joins the ranks of other states like Montana, Tennessee, Indiana, Iowa, and many more regarding implementing Data Protection Laws. The TDPSA will come into effect from July 1st, 2024. It gives businesses time to prepare for the changes that […]
As reported by the Guardian, TikTok Faces Potential Multi-Million Pound Fine for Violating Children’s Privacy, EU Data Protection Regulator Rules. In a surprising turn of events, TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform, is being slammed with a fine, possibly amounting to millions of pounds, for infringing on children’s privacy. The decision comes as a ruling from […]
In a recent development, Montana became the first state in the U.S. to officially ban TikTok, effective immediately from January 1st, 2024. Over 150 million American users use TikTok, and there have been growing concerns from U.S. lawmakers to ban the app altogether because of the potential influence of the Chinese government on TikTok. While […]
The document, which first got leaked to WIRED, revealed that many EU countries favor monitoring encrypted messages to help prevent the spreading of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material.) Spain is proposing to ban end-to-end encryption altogether. The document states that EU countries (including Ireland) propose to create new rules and regulations to help combat this […]
The social media blackout in Pakistan has reverberated across the nation, leaving citizens and international observers bewildered and concerned. Following the arrest of prominent political figure Imran Khan, the government has enforced sweeping restrictions on access to popular social media platforms, including Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. This unprecedented move has sparked controversy and political […]
