This document provides a high-level overview of the security and privacy characteristics of the app that is in development by NHSx, the digital innovation unit of the National Health Service, to help manage the COVID-19 crisis in the UK.

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Attackers use a variety of techniques to discover passwords, including using powerful tools freely available on the internet. The following advice makes password security easier for your users – improving your system security as a result.

Passwords can be intercepted as they are transmitted over a network. Automated guessing of billions of passwords until the correct one is found.  (more…)

For more than two decades, the Internet and associated information technologies have driven unprecedented innovation, economic value, and improvement in social services. Many of these benefits are fueled by data about individuals that flow through a complex ecosystem. As a result, individuals may not be able to understand the potential consequences for their privacy as they interact with systems, products, and services. (more…)

The Centre has finalised new rules for digital content, social media companies and OTT platforms. Some of the new changes include strict oversight mechanism involving several ministries. Further, these platforms will be banned from telecasting content that affects “the sovereignty and integrity of India” and that which threatens national security. Ravi Shankar Prasad and Prakash Javadekar addressed the media to announce the new rules for OTT platforms, social media and messaging services.

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Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP is thrilled to present the 16th edition of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India programme. The programme recognises, honours, and encourages businesses and entrepreneurs who have achieved remarkable revenue growth rates by harnessing technology, innovations, and skilled human resources.

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