PRIVACY
Who is Surekha Vani? Telugu actress' Instagram account hacked, issues warning over circulation of private content
Actress Surekha Vani has taken to social media to announce that her Instagram account has been compromised, leading to the unauthorised distribution of her private content. She has called upon users and media outlets to cease sharing this content. To protect her privacy, Vani is prepared to initiate legal proceedings against anyone who continues to circulate these materials.
UK plans facial recognition surveillance to identify visa overstayers and immigration offenders
The UK government is set to broaden the application of live facial recognition technology to detect immigration violations across various venues such as transport hubs, ports, and major public gatherings. The Home Office's goal is to track down individuals who have overstayed their visas or arrived unlawfully in the UK.
Deepinder Goyal unveils Temple’s long-term vision, apologises for remarks on doctors
Goyal said Temple is designed to work without a microphone, camera, or screen for privacy reasons. Instead, it uses motion sensors to pick up vibrations generated by the wearer's voice and convert them into text. The company is calling this technology “roomdeaf audio”, arguing that it allows the device to hear its wearer without listening to conversations around her.
Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law
The law, known as Assembly Bill 1709, prohibits such platforms from offering underage children "psychologically exploitative features" that could lead to compulsive use, such as providing personal recommendations and sending videos through autoplay features. It also requires the deletion of children's accounts with those features.
Cristiano Ronaldo Retires: Where does Portuguese legend plan to settle after retirement with wife Georgina Rodríguez and kids? Inside luxury homes from Saudi Arabia to Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from football and intends to focus on his life after sports. He and his wife, Georgina Rodríguez, have established a comfortable lifestyle across multiple countries. Their current residence is located in Riyadh, while they also own properties in Saudi Arabia and Portugal. The couple's real estate portfolio reflects their transition to a different phase in life.
Delhi HC protects personality rights of actor Kriti Sanon
Kriti Sanon has gained interim relief from the Delhi High Court, which has ruled against the infringement of her personality rights. The court has ordered third parties to stop disseminating morphed or explicit content and impersonating her online. Additionally, online vendors must remove any merchandise that features her image or attributes. This legal action comes after her lawsuit, highlighting potential irreparable harm.

Virat Kohli's Gurgaon House: Inside his lavish ₹80,00,00,000 bungalow in DLF Phase 1 featuring a private swimming pool, gym, spacious balconies, marble flooring and luxurious interiors
Virat Kohli turns 38 today, November 5. The star cricketer is currently playing an ODI series in New Zealand. His stunning residence in Gurgaon’s DLF Phase 1 is valued at approximately 80 crores. Spanning over 10,000 square feet, this modern bungalow features luxurious interiors, a swimming pool, expansive glass windows, and beautifully landscaped outdoor areas, providing both comfort and privacy for the cricket star.

George and Amal Clooney planned 18 security cameras at their £10 million English home; why did neighbours object and what happened next?
Eye and Dunsden parish council raised objections to the proposal. Their concern was that the cameras' could potentially capture neighbouring properties. They thought it would violate residents' privacy. They also said that the tall polls would be visually intrusive in the village's conservation area. They suggested an alternative security arrangement.

Unknown numbers adding you to WhatsApp groups? Android and iOS users can change this setting to protect privacy
WhatsApp users can prevent unknown people from adding them to unwanted groups by changing their group privacy settings. Under Settings, go to Privacy and select Groups. Choose My contacts or My contacts except to restrict who can add you. The setting applies to new groups and syncs across WhatsApp Web and Desktop.

Unknown WhatsApp calls? Android and iOS users can now check these details before answering calls
WhatsApp has a feature offering details about unknown callers on Android and iOS, including whether they are saved contacts, share groups with you and the country their numbers are registered in. Users can also silence unknown calls through Privacy settings. Silenced calls remain visible in the Calls tab, but the phone will not ring.

Who is Gautam Hathiramani? Kanika Kapoor announces split from husband after four years of marriage. Singer asks for 'kindness and privacy'
Kanika Kapoor has publicly announced her separation from businessman Gautam Hathiramani through a social media post. In her message, she expressed gratitude for their time together and wished him well in the future. Kanika also emphasised the importance of kindness and respect for their privacy during this transition.

Dreambeans now in India: What to know about Google’s personalised AI visual stories app
Google has launched its innovative Dreambeans app in India, aimed at transforming personal moments into captivating visual stories. By utilizing data from services like Gmail and Photos, the app crafts unique narratives that resonate with users' experiences. Privacy is prioritized, allowing users to curate what they share and disconnect services anytime.

US judge blocks Trump administration plan to flag suspected noncitizen voters
A US District Judge has ruled against the Trump administration's plans to tackle noncitizen voting. This ruling aims to protect eligible voters potentially affected by the administration's actions. The administration had been pressured to provide states with lists containing suspected noncitizen voters. Various legal setbacks have challenged these efforts before the upcoming midterm elections. The Justice Department's aggressive tactics have faced considerable opposition in the courts recently.

Deep use cases vault India to ChatGPT’s top global market: OpenAI's India MD
During a visit to India last year, the ChatGPT maker’s cofounder Sam Altman said that India was the fastest growing market for the frontier lab and was already the second largest in terms of users globally. Market estimates had earlier put the India user base at 100 million.

How to silence unknown callers on WhatsApp? A guide for Android and Apple iOS users
WhatsApp provides a feature enabling users to silence calls from unknown callers for privacy and convenience. Users can prevent interruptions from strangers and only receive calls from saved contacts. The app offers details about the unknown callers, such as country codes and group interactions. Users can easily adjust their settings on both Android and iOS devices to enable or disable this feature.

Chad Lowe and wife Kim Painter make a heartbreaking decision after daughter Fiona's death at 13; know what it is
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter recently held a private memorial to celebrate the life of their daughter Fiona. Fiona, who was 13 years old and loved dancing, passed away on September 29. Family members including Lola's sisters attended the gathering, honoring her memory and sharing their grief. Previous to this loss, the family had endured another tragedy with their home lost in a wildfire.

Zee 5 launches ZAP with Saptharushi to deliver privacy-first audience intelligence
Zee 5 has introduced the Zee 5 Audience Platform, called ZAP, to enhance advertising through targeted audience insights. The platform uses viewing behavior and consented signals from various sectors to optimize campaigns. It allows brands to create precise audience cohorts based on specific business objectives and viewing patterns.

MeitY unveils DEPA handbook to enable trusted data sharing for AI training
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched a handbook on Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture. This handbook is designed to enhance collaboration on data for AI training while ensuring data control. IT Secretary S Krishnan emphasized the importance of responsible and secure data usage in India's AI ambitions. The handbook enables accountability and transparency by tracing data provenance throughout the training process.

Privacy group files complaints against Scale AI over alleged worker surveillance
The European digital privacy group, noyb, has launched several complaints against Scale AI across multiple nations, claiming the company improperly surveilled freelance workers engaged in AI data tasks. Investigative findings highlighted concerning tracking practices, including keystroke logging and persistent identity verification. Moreover, the use of game-like rewards has drawn prior regulatory attention. Freelancers reported challenges accessing their data, with requests often ignored by Outlier.
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