Digital India, data laws and tech regulation.
eMudhra, an Indian licensed certificate authority, exposed weak private keys that could issue fraudulent website certificates; the flaw was discovered with AI assistance and prompted browser vendors to block affected certificates.
State Bank of India confirmed that personal data of 3,897 customers was exposed on the dark web, but has not disclosed whether customers were informed.
Privacy compliance is emerging as a key valuation factor for India's AI startups, with legal experts warning that inadequate data handling can significantly reduce company valuations and buyer interest.
A Hyderabad consumer commission directed Amazon to refund a subscriber's ₹1,499 annual Prime fee and pay compensation for displaying ads mid-subscription and charging extra to remove them.
India's Enforcement Directorate froze ₹200 crore in trading accounts linked to alleged WhatsApp-driven pump-and-dump schemes, prompting Zerodha's founder to urge retail investors to use AI chatbots to verify stock tips.
UK regulators face renewed pressure to act on social media content after a coroner linked TikTok's algorithm to a teenager's death.
A federal court ruled that the Office of Personnel Management violated the Privacy Act by disclosing millions of federal employee records to DOGE agents without proper legal authority.
ICANN is testing authentication mechanisms to allow law enforcement urgent access to non-public WHOIS domain registration data when addressing threats to life, infrastructure, or child exploitation.
EFF argues police should be required to obtain warrants before searching automated license plate reader data, citing misuse for profiling and harassment.
Research suggests social media bans for minors may not improve mental health outcomes, as over 20 countries pursue restrictions despite multiple billion-dollar settlements against platforms.
IEEE's 2025 Social Impact Report highlights member initiatives including collaboration with Indonesian policymakers on child online safety regulation, and launch of the Mobile Outreach Vehicle program in India.
Privacy Badger, EFF's free tracker-blocking browser extension used by over 4 million people, is now available for Safari on macOS (version 26.5 and higher).
Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles notified victims after a breach in September 2026 exposed driver's license and vehicle data accessed via compromised police department credentials.
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued advisories to Meta on the same day as the Chief Justice's protest call, requesting review of Facebook and Instagram algorithms.
Federal court denies Trump administration's motion to dismiss lawsuit against mass surveillance of noncitizens' social media using AI tools.
EFF and ACLU of Wisconsin filed a petition asking the state Supreme Court to require warrants for retrospective searches of Automated License Plate Reader databases used by law enforcement.
A DHS inspector general audit found that the TSA failed to properly safeguard passenger biometric data collected through its facial recognition system for identity verification.
EFF reports a court victory in its lawsuit challenging a government mass surveillance program that uses AI to suppress protected speech online.
