Today's Headlines

1. EPFO to launch new portal to track inoperative accounts

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch E-PRAAPTI, a new portal utilizing Aadhaar-based authentication for members to access old, inoperative EPF accounts. This initiative underscores the significant responsibilities of government entities as Data Fiduciaries under Section 8 — Data Fiduciary obligations of the DPDP Act, requiring stringent security measures for the vast amounts of personal data processed.

2. White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flag for new AI models: Report

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

Reports indicate the White House is preparing guidance to circumvent ethical AI safeguards imposed by developers like Anthropic, revealing a growing tension between technological advancement and responsible AI deployment. While an international development, this highlights the complex global discourse surrounding AI ethics and governance, which will inevitably inform India's future regulatory frameworks concerning AI's impact on data privacy.

3. EU countries, lawmakers fail to reach deal on watered-down AI rules

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

European Union lawmakers have failed to reach a consensus on the final version of the EU AI Act, signaling ongoing challenges in establishing comprehensive AI regulation. This impasse in Europe's efforts to create stringent AI rules is a crucial watch for Indian businesses, as global regulatory trends often influence the scope and direction of data protection and technology laws in India.

4. MeitY flags VPN providers, intermediaries enabling access to blocked betting and prediction platforms: Check advisory

Source: Livemint Tech | Read Original →

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a strong advisory to VPN providers and other intermediaries, instructing them to prevent access to unlawful online betting and prediction platforms. This emphasizes the due diligence obligations of all online service providers to ensure their platforms are not misused for illegal activities, aligning with the broader principles of responsible data handling and ensuring a lawful purpose for data processing as implied by the DPDP Act.

5. You can now save your Aadhaar card directly on Google Wallet: Check step-by-step guide

Source: Livemint Tech | Read Original → Google has collaborated with UIDAI to enable Indian users to securely store their Aadhaar details within Google Wallet, facilitating digital verification through partner companies. This significant development places Google squarely in the role of a Data Fiduciary for highly sensitive personal data, demanding strict adherence to Section 8 — Data Fiduciary obligations for security safeguards, purpose limitation, and obtaining Section 6 — Consent mechanisms under the DPDP Act.

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