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India temporarily blocks Telegram over medical exam cheating fears

India temporarily blocks Telegram over medical exam cheating fears

Authorities said scammers previously exploited the feature by posting fake exam questions before the test and later replacing them with the real questions, making it look like they had leaked the exam in advance.
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16 Jun 2026 | The Record International
Explained: Is the Telegram restriction in India necessary or disproportionate?

Explained: Is the Telegram restriction in India necessary or disproportionate?

The Telegram access restriction under Section 69A of the IT Act has raised questions about its proportionality as the platform is used by businesses and students across India. The post Explained: Is the Telegram restriction in India necessary or disproportionate? appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
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16 Jun 2026 | MediaNama India Asie-Pacifique
Jio, Airtel, Vi oppose TRAI’s plan to mandate cheap voice & SMS-only plans

Jio, Airtel, Vi oppose TRAI’s plan to mandate cheap voice & SMS-only plans

Flagging risks of frauds and surprise charges, the telecom operators called TRAI's "voice-and SMS-only plans" mandate technically impractical and inconsistent with the tariff forbearance policy The post Jio, Airtel, Vi oppose TRAI’s plan to mandate cheap voice & SMS-only plans appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
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16 Jun 2026 | MediaNama India Asie-Pacifique
Explained: Why TP-Link and Netgear are in a lawsuit with national security concerns at the center

Explained: Why TP-Link and Netgear are in a lawsuit with national security concerns at the center

TP-Link and Netgear are battling in Delaware federal court over Lanham Act claims, with each accusing the other of misleading claims about TP-Link’s China links, US operations and router market share. The post Explained: Why TP-Link and Netgear are in a lawsuit with national security concerns at the center appeared...
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16 Jun 2026 | MediaNama India Asie-Pacifique
Appointment of Jean-Michel FIETIER as administrative and financial director of the CNIL

Appointment of Jean-Michel FIETIER as administrative and financial director of the CNIL

As of June 15, 2026, Jean-Michel FIETIER is appointed administrative and financial director of the CNIL. He succeeds Jean-Marc SALMON, who has held these positions since 2020.
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16 Jun 2026 | CNIL Europe
Roblox’s AI facial age checks raise questions about user privacy and inaccurate age estimations

Roblox’s AI facial age checks raise questions about user privacy and inaccurate age estimations

Roblox now requires AI-based facial age checks or ID verification for full platform access. But concerns remain over privacy, misclassification, and how easily children and bad actors can bypass the system. The post Roblox’s AI facial age checks raise questions about user privacy and inaccurate age estimations appeared first on...
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16 Jun 2026 | MediaNama India Asie-Pacifique
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