privacy news

Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash

Meta discontinues AI image feature after privacy backlash and user criticism

world news

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 07:13 am IST

DPDP Act is a suraksha kawach for data privacy

Critics argue that Section 36 is broadly worded and could enable mass surveillance.

opinion

Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:33 am IST

Privacy for better, worse, or both? Why WhatsApp username feature worries govt

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a notice to WhatsApp on Wednesday.

india news

Updated on Jul 02, 2026 02:26 pm IST

Maharashtra govt to set up expert panel for AI smart glasses SOPs, says minister

Kadam said the government will also train security agencies and enforcement officials to deal with the emerging challenges posed by AI-powered smart wearables. (Representative Image/iStock)

india news

Published on Jul 01, 2026 01:28 pm IST

How to reserve your WhatsApp username: A step-by-step guide

The feature is designed to improve privacy by allowing users to connect without sharing their phone numbers.

india news

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 01:11 pm IST

Cafe worker claims manager secretly recorded staff conversations

Worker claims secret audio recording through CCTV in workplace cafe.

trending

Published on Jun 25, 2026 03:32 pm IST

Facebook users to get second $725M settlement payment starting in June

Facebook privacy settlement case (Unsplash/Image for representational purposes.)

us news

Published on Jun 10, 2026 10:49 pm IST

Private but no equity: A new book traces the history of privacy

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art culture

Updated on Jun 05, 2026 07:33 pm IST

‘Shadow of crime’ can't replace dignity: HC recognises ‘right to be forgotten'

Justice Sachin Datta said that, in the digital era, privacy is not limited to keeping information secret.

india news

Updated on Jun 01, 2026 02:09 pm IST

Apple, Google Warn Encryption Services at Risk With Canada Bill

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Apple and Google are among the biggest corporate heavyweights to attack the proposed Canadian measures.

world news

Updated on May 27, 2026 02:57 pm IST

SC upholds conviction of man threatening to leak nudes

india news

Published on May 23, 2026 05:44 am IST

Ewww, TMI: How much does your tech really know about you?

Your Roomba knows where you live, how big you’re home is, and when you’re away. Scary! (ADOBE STOCK)

brunch

Updated on May 15, 2026 04:34 pm IST

Therapist explains difference between 'privacy' and 'secrecy' in relationships

Privacy protects individuals, whereas secrecy protects situations, explains Jeff Guenther.

relationships

Updated on Apr 07, 2026 06:28 pm IST

Just Like That: Celebrity fame at the cost of privacy?

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The growing obsession with celebrity lives is eroding privacy

india news

Updated on Apr 05, 2026 10:39 am IST

Indian constitutionalism’s stress test in the digital age

Until the landmark NALSA judgment that recognised a “third gender”, the Supreme Court constantly maintained that the Constitution does not recognise privacy as a fundamental right (HT Archive)

opinion

Published on Feb 25, 2026 08:19 pm IST

After Singapore trip, woman says ‘nobody judges you’ abroad

A woman recalled feeling unnoticed and independent in Singapore, contrasting it with constant social commentary back home.

trending

Published on Feb 25, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Telegram faces more curbs in Russia as authorities threaten fines

State news agency RIA reported separately that Telegram was facing fines of up to 64 million roubles ($830,000) in eight upcoming court hearings in connection with alleged failures to remove information required by Russian law.

world news

Updated on Feb 11, 2026 12:52 am IST

CIC allows woman to access husband's ‘generic’ income detail, says no privacy

The CIC observed that information relating to income does not remain purely personal when sought by a legally wedded spouse for maintenance litigation.

india news

Updated on Jan 27, 2026 08:48 pm IST

WhatsApp messages aren’t private, claims fresh lawsuit against Meta

Lawsuit claims Meta can see WhatsApp chats in breach of privacy

world news

Updated on Jan 25, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Sanchar Saathi: Bad comms and intent trumped utility

mumbai news

Published on Dec 20, 2025 07:06 am IST

A safeguard for Aadhaar data

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Indiscriminate soliciting and submission of Aadhaar, especially offline, poses serious privacy and data security risks. (HT Archive)

editorials

Updated on Dec 08, 2025 09:03 pm IST

Peace out: How to set boundaries with Indian parents, minus the drama

Want to move out? First, prove to your folks that you can pay the rent. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

brunch

Updated on Dec 05, 2025 05:19 pm IST

BJP dismisses Opposition's ‘snooping app’ claim over Sanchar Saathi

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju also defended the move, saying that the opposition was “manufacturing issues”.

india news

Published on Dec 02, 2025 11:35 am IST

KJo slams paparazzi for ‘circus’ around Dharmendra amid health concerns

Karan Johar has urged photographers to leave Dharmendra and his family alone.

bollywood

Published on Nov 14, 2025 12:00 am IST

Sunny Deol snaps at paparazzi outside his home amid Dharmendra’s health scare

On Wednesday, Sunny Deol's team revealed that Dharmendra’s treatment will continue at home and urged everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this time.

bollywood

Published on Nov 14, 2025 12:00 am IST

SC restrains casual use of DNA tests

Supreme Court (HT)

india news

Published on Nov 11, 2025 04:26 am IST

DNA testing must be subject to stringent safeguards to protect dignity of individuals: SC

india news

Published on Nov 10, 2025 08:29 pm IST

What the UK newspapers missed about Aadhar

Ajmer: Voters display their Aadhar cards and finger marked with indelible ink after casting their vote at a polling station during Ajmer by-election, in Ajmer on Monday. PTI Photo (PTI1_29_2018_000153B) (PTI)

mumbai news

Published on Nov 08, 2025 06:30 am IST