Today's Headlines

1. Government issues stern notice to Meta on child sexual abuse material in Instagram ads: sources

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has reportedly issued a stringent notice to Meta, demanding immediate action against ads and content promoting Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on Instagram. Meta has been given seven days to disable all such content and provide a detailed explanation, underscoring the government's unwavering focus on protecting vulnerable data principals and holding Data Fiduciaries accountable under the DPDP Act.

2. Why are there concerns over WhatsApp usernames? | Explained

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

Concerns are mounting over WhatsApp's planned rollout of a new username feature, with the Indian government reportedly urging the platform to halt its implementation due to potential privacy implications. This development highlights the proactive stance of regulators in scrutinizing new features that could impact user data privacy and potentially expand the exposure of personal information, even before they are publicly launched.

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