data privacy
Sanchar Saathi App Security Analysis: Forensic Investigation Reveals Limited Privacy Concerns
Dec 12, 2025 10:19 pm CST
A comprehensive forensic analysis conducted by NDTV's OSINT team and cybersecurity experts reveals that the controversial Sanchar Saathi app does not appear to engage in widespread surveillance as feared. While the app does collect certain call data and requires various permissions, security measures are in place, and the investigation found no evidence of extensive user monitoring or data misuse.
Sanchar Saathi App Downloads Surge 10-Fold as Government Mandates Pre-installation on Mobile Phones
Dec 03, 2025 01:48 pm CST
The government's cyber security app Sanchar Saathi saw downloads increase from 60,000 to nearly 600,000 in a single day despite privacy concerns over mandatory pre-installation. Officials clarify that users can uninstall the app, which has limited data access and aims to combat digital fraud and verify device authenticity through IMEI numbers.
Bridging the AI Divide: How Artificial Intelligence May Widen or Narrow Global Inequality
Dec 02, 2025 03:54 pm CST
The United Nations Development Program warns that artificial intelligence could exacerbate existing global inequalities unless deliberate steps are taken to democratize access and benefits. While AI offers tremendous potential for productivity and innovation, the report highlights concerns that wealthy nations may disproportionately benefit while developing regions risk being left behind due to lack of skills, infrastructure, and connectivity. The study emphasizes the need for inclusive AI policies that can transform this powerful technology into a force for reducing global disparities rather than amplifying them.
India's Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App Installation Sparks Privacy Concerns and Political Debate
Dec 02, 2025 02:13 pm CST
The Indian government has mandated that all mobile phone manufacturers pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on devices sold in India, sparking significant controversy. While authorities claim this digital safety initiative aims to combat cyber fraud and help recover lost phones, opposition parties strongly condemn the directive as potential government surveillance that violates constitutional privacy rights. The mandate, which gives manufacturers 90 days to comply, may face resistance from companies like Apple, known for opposing such requirements on security grounds.
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Zomato Introduces Consent-Based Customer Phone Number Sharing With Restaurant Partners
Nov 20, 2025 11:39 pm CST
Zomato is rolling out a new feature allowing customers to share their phone numbers with restaurant partners upon explicit consent. CEO Aditya Mangla announced that this opt-in system will enable direct marketing opportunities for restaurants while maintaining customer privacy standards. The move responds to longstanding requests from the restaurant industry, with competitors like Swiggy also exploring similar data-sharing protocols.
UIDAI Plans to Simplify Aadhaar Card with Photo and QR Code to Enhance Data Protection
Nov 19, 2025 03:04 am CST
The Unique Identification Authority of India is developing a simplified Aadhaar card featuring only a photo and QR code to prevent data misuse and discourage illegal offline verification. A new app is also being launched that will enable secure authentication, address updates, and family member additions while aligning with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Meta Denies Using Pornographic Content for AI Training: Legal Battle with Strike 3 Holdings Explained
Nov 03, 2025 03:45 pm CST
Meta is fighting a $350 million lawsuit from Strike 3 Holdings, firmly denying allegations of using pornographic content to train its AI models. The tech giant claims any adult content downloads through corporate IP addresses were made by employees for personal use, unrelated to its AI development. This legal battle emerges as Meta faces broader scrutiny over its AI content policies and training practices.
Your Smartphone's GPS Can Secretly Track Your Activities and Environment, IIT Delhi Study Reveals
Oct 31, 2025 12:05 am CST
IIT Delhi researchers discovered that fine-grained GPS data from Android smartphones can reveal user activities, environments, and even room layouts without accessing cameras or microphones. The AndroCon system demonstrates how apps with location permissions could potentially harvest sensitive contextual information without explicit consent, achieving up to 99% accuracy in detecting surroundings and 87% accuracy in recognizing human activities.
India's Digital Success: UPI and Aadhaar Models Adopted by Dozens of Countries Worldwide, Says Minister Vaishnaw
Oct 21, 2025 04:56 pm CST
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals at NDTV World Summit that India's open-source digital infrastructure systems, including UPI and Aadhaar, have been adopted by numerous countries globally, highlighting India's contribution to worldwide technological advancement while maintaining principles of sovereignty and privacy protection.
Zoho's Arattai: India's Homegrown Messaging App Rises as a "Swadeshi Moment" in Technology
Oct 14, 2025 03:09 pm CST
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu discusses the rise of Arattai, India's homegrown messaging app that recently topped the App Store's Social Networking category. Vembu emphasizes the importance of technological self-reliance for India, outlines Arattai's commitment to data privacy, and explains how the app differs from competitors like WhatsApp by prioritizing security without monetizing through advertisements or third-party data access.