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InMobi fined Rs 6.39 crores for non compliance of Privacy Regulations

In what should be an eye opener for the new generation tech companies, who are unmindful of legal compliance, In Mobi, the mobile advertising company has been fined US $ 950,000 (approx R 6.39 crores) for collecting information about children … Continue reading

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Privacy in Doldrums-Adapting to the Information Age

The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and the Indian Bar Association (IBA) organized a conference in Bangalore on 23rd September 2015 and discussed several aspects related to Privacy in the emerging Digital India. Eminent speakers from the industry participated … Continue reading

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Is it Goodbye to Privacy !… as Smart City concept gains ground?

One of the main concerns of the community as it exists today when the concept of Smart City is unveiled is on what happens to the concept of Privacy? The very concept of a “Smart City” is one where information … Continue reading

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Goodbye to “Privacy”.. your email/SMS is now “Public Right to Know”?.. Impact of Section 66A Judgement

The two member bench of Supreme Court of India which gave its judgement on 24th March 2015, scrapping Section 66A of ITA 2008 has given a mortal blow to the concept of Privacy in communications in India. According to the … Continue reading

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Adjudicator Maharashtra on Privacy of employee data

In an interesting award from the Adjudicator of Maharashtra, an employer (Rud India Chains Private Limited) who fought the complaint of  an employee (Amit Patwardhan) for privacy violation with the counter charge of employee sharing confidential company data with a rival company, … Continue reading

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Privacy Protected Zones Required

While discussing any legislation affecting Cyber Space, we discuss “Privacy” and “Data Protection” as important aspects for consideration. In India we are presently banking on ITA 2000/8 for “Data Protection”  and “Constitutional Rights” for “Privacy Protection”. ITA 2000/8 can indirectly … Continue reading

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