Government is committed to improving Data Security and Privacy: MeitY Secretary
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary, Alkesh Kumar Sharma, highlighted the government’s focus on data privacy and security amidst increasing incidents of data breaches. Speaking at the 20th Foundation Day of the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), Sharma emphasized the need to address cybersecurity and data privacy issues to protect citizens […]
Plaintiffs’ lawyers in Facebook data privacy case seek $181 million in fees
Plaintiffs’ lawyers involved in a data privacy settlement with Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) have requested over $181 million in legal fees from a federal judge in San Francisco. The settlement, totalling $725 million, resolves claims related to the sharing of user information with third parties. The lawyers argued that the requested fees, representing 25% of […]
“ Privacy the core of Human Dignity”: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently emphasized the importance of privacy as a constitutional value and a fundamental right, stating that privacy is the core of human dignity. “Privacy is the ultimate expression of the sanctity of the individual. There cannot be dignity to an individual without privacy. It is a constitutional value founded on fundamental […]