GPS tagging of migrants against UK data protection law: Privacy International Advocacy group Privacy international has filed a complaint with regulators in Britain over the Home Office’s use of GPS to track migrants, arguing that it is against the country’s data protection laws. It took issue with the policy of ankle tags for migrants awaiting confirmation of immigration status, terming the data collection as “highly intrusive”. [Read more] Over 50% Indian firms raise ICT budget over last year over cybersecurity concerns Data analytics firm GlobalData released a survey-based report that claimed that more than 50% of Indian firms have increased their information and communications technology (ICT) budget this year compared to 2021. It puts this down to more businesses taking to internet-based technologies. [Read more] ‘China’s Netflix’ available at local pricing, but without IT Rules compliance A report says that iQiyi, a major Chinese streaming service, is available in India with regional pricing but not in compliance with the Centre’s IT Rules 2021.Entrackr says that the service does not have age-specific rating, nor a resident grievance officer, among other misses. [Read more] Amazon India offers pathways post ‘Agnipath’ via ‘talent pool’ website The Agnipath scheme for armed forces recruitment drew much heat on the future careers of the ‘veterans’, and Amazon India is apparently stepping in with a talent pool meant to exclusively hire from the Indian Military. This was announced by Amazon India’s public policy head on Twitter. Google workers petition for abortion access and protections Alphabet Worker’s Union,…
