Today's Headlines

1. CoinDCX launches ₹100 crore cybersecurity network after impersonation-linked controversy

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX has unveiled a significant ₹100 crore Digital Suraksha Network dedicated to bolstering cybersecurity, research, and user education. This proactive measure follows an "impersonation-linked controversy," underscoring the critical need for robust data protection frameworks, aligning with Section 8 (5) (a) and (b) of the DPDP Act concerning reasonable security safeguards.

2. Kenya probes Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses privacy concerns

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

Kenya's data protection authority has launched an investigation into Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses over privacy concerns, specifically scrutinizing the "unlawful processing of data to train Meta AI." This international development highlights growing regulatory scrutiny on emerging technologies that passively collect personal data, setting a precedent for how global data protection boards, including India's, may interpret Section 5 (Purpose Limitation) and Section 6 (Consent) for AI-driven data collection.

3. 96% of Indian Websites Collect User Data Without Consent, Reveals Largest DPDP Compliance Study - Tribune India

Source: Google News DPDP | Read Original →

A recent comprehensive study has uncovered a startling statistic: an estimated 96% of Indian websites are reportedly collecting user data without obtaining explicit consent. This finding signals a significant and widespread compliance gap across the digital landscape, directly contravening Section 6 (Consent) of the DPDP Act 2023, which mandates clear, specific, and unambiguous consent for processing personal data.

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