Today's Headlines

1. AI is changing cyber offense and defense, says US Council of Advisers on Science & Technology member, David Sacks

Source: Livemint Tech | Read Original →

David Sacks, former White House Crypto and AI Czar, highlights AI's transformative role in cybersecurity, serving as both a powerful tool for attackers and a crucial asset for defense. This duality means Indian businesses must prepare for more sophisticated threats while also exploring AI-driven solutions to bolster their own data protection mechanisms as mandated by Section 8(5) – Data Fiduciary's reasonable security safeguards.

2. RSF Says India’s Data Protection Law Cripples The Right To Information Act – OpEd - Eurasia Review

Source: Google News DPDP | Read Original →

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has critiqued the DPDP Act 2023, arguing it undermines the Right to Information (RTI) Act, particularly regarding the disclosure of personal data held by public authorities. This ongoing debate about the balance between privacy and transparency, specifically under Section 44 of the DPDP Act which amends other laws, means businesses engaging with government data or public information requests need to navigate a complex legal landscape.

3. AI-led discovery of long-standing banking vulnerabilities a wake-up call world: NIELIT Director

Source: Livemint Tech | Read Original → Sheetal Chopra, Director at NIELIT (under MeitY), has warned that AI-driven discoveries of banking vulnerabilities are a global "wake-up call," including for India. This directly underscores the heightened responsibility of Data Fiduciaries, especially in the financial sector, to meticulously secure personal data under Section 8(5), lest they face potential DPDP penalties up to ₹250 Crore for data breaches.

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