News Apple will warn kids before they send nude images but won’t inform their parents: Report Apple had faced flak from privacy and child-safety advocates over an earlier version of the feature. MitakshDecember 6, 2021
News Indian government has no plans to ban NSO Group, IT Ministry informs Rajya Sabha The government has long been suspected of being a buyer of Pegasus spyware that's sold exclusively to NSO clients. MitakshDecember 3, 2021
News Uber has tied up with WhatsApp to let users in India book rides through a chatbot The ride-hailing platform revealed that the WhatsApp chat facility will have no bearing on the user's safety. MitakshDecember 2, 2021
News Crypto ad guidelines set to undergo changes after talks with government: Report The revised guidelines are expected to temper the tone of wild profits in commercials about cryptocurrencies. MitakshDecember 2, 2021
News Summary: Esya Centre-ORF report on regulation of crypto assets in India Amid confusion on what approach the government will take to regulate cryptocurrency, this report pushes for a new framework. MitakshDecember 2, 2021
News No data on tax collected from crypto investors and exchanges: Finance Ministry in Parliament The scope of blockchain tech in providing financial services was also revealed by the Ministry, separately. MitakshDecember 1, 2021
News Private players can access data on farmers and students in Karnataka for a price The state government's open API is expected to act as a facilitator but data sharing protocols are yet to be put in place. MitakshDecember 1, 2021
News New cryptocurrency bill not the same as one in February, finance minister tells Parliament Rumours of government legislation banning cryptocurrencies had stirred panic among investors in India. MitakshNovember 30, 2021
News Finance Ministry plans to create legal framework for CBDCs based on RBI’s proposal In Parliament, the government revealed its position on Bitcoin as legal tender and made its case for a CBDC. MitakshNovember 30, 2021
News Finance Ministry identifies weak link in CDSL that put sensitive data of investors at risk The ministry's answer in parliament revealed new details about a critical flaw at India’s largest securities depository. MitakshNovember 29, 2021