right to privacy

Authorities released an investigation report detailing Betsy Arakawa's online searches for flu-like symptoms before her death from hantavirus. Gene Hackman, 95, was found dead a week later, with Arakawa, 65, in their Santa Fe home. The report revealed Arakawa's concerns about COVID-19 and Hackman's flu-like symptoms, while investigators found no signs of forced entry but rodent activity on the property.

Multiple groups have raised objections to the state's proposed law against unlawful organisations and their members on the grounds that it can be used to stifle free speech and legitimate expressions of dissent.

Whether it's okay for your partner to check your phone depends on the context and the level of trust in your relationship. While openness and transparency are important, so is respecting each other's privacy. If you feel the need to check your partner's phone, it might be a sign of deeper issues that need addressing. Communication and mutual respect are key to navigating this sensitive topic

The Bombay High Court issued notices to three states and a stock photography provider after a villager's photo from Telengana was used without her consent. The woman alleged privacy violation, and the court acknowledged the unauthorized use of her image for commercial purposes. Replies are due by March 24.

The Allahabad high court has ruled that marriage does not give a husband control over his wife's autonomy and privacy. The court upheld a case against a man who posted an intimate video of his wife on Facebook, stressing the violation of trust and confidentiality in their relationship.

Justice B R Gavai emphasized the integral role of personal data protection in the digital age as part of the right to privacy and life. Addressing challenges like misinformation, online harassment, and emerging technologies, he highlighted the need for judiciaries in developing countries to define limits on digital rights and governmental regulation.

A temporary restraining order has been granted by a New Mexico court to prevent the release of certain records related to the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Their representative requested the order to protect the family's privacy. The couple was found dead in their Santa Fe home in February.

Madras High Court overturned a single bench order that allowed the practice of rolling over plantain leaves after partaking food at Jeeva Samathi in Karur district. The decision is pending a Supreme Court stay order on a similar issue. The practice remains prohibited, referring to a 2015 division bench judgment.

The top court had constituted technical committee and overseeing committee, on the alleged use of Pegasus spyware to snoop on phones of politicians, activists and journalists.

A significant data breach in Vancouver Public Schools exposed thousands of sensitive student documents, raising privacy concerns over AI-powered surveillance tools used in U.S. schools. Designed to monitor student behavior for signs of self-harm, bullying, and violence, the tools flagged personal information, including mental health discussions and LGBTQ+ identities. The breach has sparked debate over the balance between student safety and privacy, urging schools to reevaluate the risks and protections involved in digital surveillance.

The Bombay High Court has stopped the release of 'Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar,' citing violation of Karan Johar’s personality rights and privacy. The court ruled that the film’s title misleadingly suggests his association, potentially harming his brand and public image.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the 'right to be forgotten' for a corporate professional exonerated in a criminal case, ordering the removal of his name from court records and online platforms. The petitioner, falsely implicated, claimed this was hindering his job prospects despite having cleared interviews with multinational firms Paypal and Wells Fargo.

All’s not well with the intelligence-sharing alliance. With Trump’s return, his MAGA base is growing wary of demographic changes in Anglophone nations such as Canada, the UK, and Australia, pushing for nativist governments aligned with their hardline anti-immigration stance