Today's Headlines

1. Telegram | Mass messaging and more

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original → Telegram, boasting over 15 crore users in India, is reportedly facing a week-long ban in the country. Despite its long-standing claims of a strong commitment to user privacy, this severe enforcement action suggests a major instance of non-compliance with India's evolving data protection framework, likely related to its data handling practices or failure to adhere to regulatory directives under the DPDP Act. This move highlights the government's willingness to take decisive action against platforms, setting a significant precedent for other international services operating in India.

2. Meta AI glasses pilot in India faces privacy questions - Tech in Asia

Source: Google News DPDP | Read Original → Meta's pilot program for its new AI glasses in India is encountering significant privacy questions, signaling growing scrutiny over data collection by cutting-edge wearable technologies. As a Data Fiduciary, Meta must ensure its data processing activities for these glasses strictly adhere to DPDP Act principles, including securing clear and granular consent (Section 7), adhering to purpose limitation (Section 6), and practicing data minimization (Section 9). This incident underscores the critical need for robust "privacy by design" in new product development to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks.

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