Tag Archives: Data Privacy

In the Union Budget for FY25, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been allocated ₹2 crore for the establishment and operational expenses of the Data Protection Board (DPB). This allocation is intended to cover both capital and revenue expenditures, ensuring the board's effective functioning and oversight in data protection matters.

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, took a playful yet pointed jab at Apple recently by sharing a popular Indian meme on social media. This move comes in the midst of Apple's announcement of its collaboration with OpenAI during its Worldwide Developer Conference 2024.

The Rajya Sabha has approved the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, a significant step towards safeguarding citizens' online privacy. The bill, influenced by global data protection principles, aims to curb data misuse while striking a balance with business interests.