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The bill is the latest in a series of proposals aimed at addressing concerns about the data of Americans using foreign-owned social media apps like TikTok.

Cowin app or database not appear to have been directly breached: Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The Minister of State for IT further said the National Data Governance policy has been finalised that will create a common framework of data storage, access and security standards in the country.

ONDC framing rules on personal info protection, grievance resolution for network participants

A set of rules on protection of personal information and setting up of grievance resolution mechanisms would be part of the comprehensive ONDC network policy, according to a consultation paper released by ONDC on Thursday.

Facebook to pay users who allow access to phone data

Facebook said that it would not try to access confidential information

Flipkart is banking on AI technology to build sales strategy

India’s e-commerce giant Flipkart is betting on an artificial intelligence (AI) solution that will use its vast data of online consumer market collected over 10 years to make smarter decisions to predict sales of products.

Exim Bank launches export facilitation portal 'EXIM Mitra'

Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has launched a portal primarily for providing information on financial products available to facilitate exports, and delivering trade-related information.

'Freebies' no longer going to aid India develop: Naidu

Naidu, while addressing students of Indian School of Business (ISB) here, said, the NDA government is committed to protecting the public sector units and at the same time would encourage private sector participation in India's growth story.

Need to increase tax-to-GDP ratio: Hasmukh Adhia

The revenue secretary also said he was optimistic of achieving this fiscal year's tax revenue target.

India, Spain to scale up bilateral trade and cooperation

Addressing India-Spain business summit, organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Marfil said there is a need to take the bilateral relations between both the nations to a higher scale as "in terms of trade and investment, figures are low."

Evaluating CCI order on penalty: Etihad

The CCI fine of Rs 1 crore, which is to be paid within 60 days from the date of order, relates to pacts entered into between the two carriers on February 26 for sale of three landing/take-off slots of Jet at London Heathrow Airport to Etihad (LHR transaction). It also includes the lease of the same slots back to Jet.

Nexus Of Forces To Drive More Than 26% Of Total Enterprise Software Mkt Revenue By 2017

Impact of cloud, information, mobile and social initiatives on enterprise software markets will far outpace overall market growth.

Information Storage And Management Predictions For 2014

The explosion of Information has further challenged the existing solutions deployed in enterprises.

Apple details govt information requests for first time

From January 1 to June 30 this year, Apple said it received between 1,000 and 2,000 account information requests from US law enforcement bodies, affecting between 2,000 and 3,000 Apple accounts

Twitter's 'secret' IPO puts investors in the dark, for now

The social media giant can use the more secretive process thanks to the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which loosened a number of federal securities regulations in hopes of boosting capital raising, and thereby increasing job growth.

Now, smartphone app to report sexual harassment

A new smartphone app that can enable people to report sexual harassment on the streets within seconds has been launched in the US.

Renewed US demand to lift Infosys, India IT sector outlook

With improvement seen in the US economy and scope for demand for information and communication technology set to rise, Infosys and other companies in the Indian IT sector can see some revival.

Consumption Of Video On Mobile Devices For Work-Related Purposes On The Rise

At least sixty percent of information workers will interact with content applications via a mobile device by 2015 finds Gartner.

India Has Potential To Lead The World In Nexus Of Social, Mobile, Cloud, Info

For this to happen, a number of technological and socioeconomic shifts must happen, says Gartner.

By 2020, India Will See 25-Fold Growth Of Useful Information

Less than half a percent of all digital information is analysed today while 36% would provide valuable insights making Big Data a significant opportunity for India, finds EMC survey.

Letters to the FinMin: Start-ups deserve a 2-year tax

In times where practically everything is available at the click of a button, healthcare is being increasingly delivered in unconventional ways.

The Nexus Of Forces Will Impact Sourcing Strategies In 2013: Gartner

Sourcing managers must consider the opportunities and risks presented by the convergence of social, information, mobile and cloud when re-evaluating sourcing options.

Cos Struggling To Implement Information Retention Plans

The perceived cost of implementing their plans is reported to be the most common reason why organisations are lagging in plan implementation.

China tightens internet controls

China has tightened its control of the internet, enshrining in law a requirement for internet companies and telecom operators to confirm the identity of their users to make it easier for the authorities to trace the source of "illegal" online information or behaviour.

Over 50% Cos Not Equipped To Gain Insight From Big Data

In a study, only 15% of executives said their organisations currently incorporate unstructured data into their enterprise insights, processes and strategy.

No proposal to limit RTI Act for private sector: Govt

There is no proposal to limit or reduce the ambit of the RTI Act with regards to private entities even as request of including private sector in the transparency law have been received from various quarters, Lok Sabha was informed today.