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ECI cites law and privacy to deny CCTV access as Rahul Gandhi alleges match-fixing

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

ECI cites law and privacy to deny CCTV access as Rahul Gandhi alleges match-fixing

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "match fixing" related to withholding polling booth CCTV footage. The ECI cites privacy and legal concerns, asserting that releasing footage would compromise voter privacy and security. The commission emphasizes that such footage is reserved for internal management and can only be disclosed under court orders. Furthermore, the ECI maintains that video retention aligns with the 45-day election petition filing period to prevent misuse.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged the Election Commission of India is "deleting evidence" instead of "providing answers" after instructing officers to destroy election-related footage after 45 days. Gandhi criticized this move, suggesting it facilitates a "fixed match" in elections, which he views as detrimental to democracy. The EC defended the decision, citing potential misuse of data to spread false narratives. Gandhi has sought electoral transparency, particularly regarding Maharashtra's assembly elections.

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Body cameras, facial recognition, analytics: Govt institutions tap AI to fight exam cheating

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Body cameras, facial recognition, analytics: Govt institutions tap AI to fight exam cheating

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Karnataka may levy differential fee on app-based services to fund gig workers welfare

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Karnataka may levy differential fee on app-based services to fund gig workers welfare

Karnataka plans to implement a differential fee on app-based services to fund gig workers' welfare, with rates between 1% and 5% of platform commissions. The move follows Rajasthan's pioneering law and aims to protect gig workers' rights. The Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Bill 2024, set to be enacted via an Ordinance, will feature a welfare board and require stakeholder consultation. The initiative aligns with Congress's push for gig worker welfare, as advocated by Rahul Gandhi.

Apple says halting data protection tool for UK users

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Economic Times · 6m ago

Apple says halting data protection tool for UK users

Apple announced it will halt its full end-to-end encryption service, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), for UK users due to government pressure for global data access. Apple stated it could not comply with requests to create a "back door" for law enforcement, emphasizing its commitment to user privacy. The UK government declined to comment. The decision underscores the tension between privacy advocates and law enforcement about data encryption and access.

Consumer protection agency sues Walmart, Branch alleging illegal pay practices for gig drivers

Livemint

Livemint · 7m ago

Consumer protection agency sues Walmart, Branch alleging illegal pay practices for gig drivers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued Walmart and Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing drivers in Walmart’s Spark program to use high-cost deposit accounts for payments, violating federal law. The drivers reportedly faced complex processes and fees to access their earnings. The practice resulted in over $10 million in unfair fees. Walmart and Branch deny the allegations, criticizing the lawsuit for inaccuracies and procedural issues, and plan to defend their actions in court.

Texas sues TikTok for violating children's privacy

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Texas sues TikTok for violating children's privacy

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Amazon tightens police access to Ring camera video

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon tightens police access to Ring camera video

Amazon has announced that it will tighten police access to video footage captured by its Ring doorbell cameras, in response to concerns about privacy and surveillance. Under the updated policy, police departments will no longer be able to request access to Ring users' video footage unless they have a specific reason to believe it contains evidence of a crime. The move follows concerns raised by privacy advocates and civil rights groups about the company's partnerships with law enforcement agencies.

TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app

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Economic Times · 1y ago

TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app

TikTok and parent company ByteDance have filed a lawsuit in the US federal court to block a law signed by President Biden that requires the divestment of the app or a ban on its use. The companies argue that the law violates the US Constitution's free speech protections and that divestiture is not possible. The law was passed due to concerns about data privacy and security amid fears that China could access information on American users. The lawsuit contends that TikTok has implemented measures to protect user data and offers a shutdown option to the US government if necessary.

Texas defends requiring ID for porn to SCOTUS: “We’ve done this forever”

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Arstechnica · 7m ago

Texas defends requiring ID for porn to SCOTUS: “We’ve done this forever”

The Supreme Court is reviewing Texas' age-verification law for porn access, which mandates ID checks to block minors. Critics argue it infringes on adults' rights and could stifle free speech, while Texas defends it as necessary to prevent minors from accessing porn online. This case could influence similar laws in other states. Both sides urge SCOTUS for clear guidance, with concerns over privacy and effectiveness in protecting children being central to the debate.

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