Cyber Security Govt to Form a Data Protection Authority to Prevent Misuse Apr 12, 2020 The government has decided to constitute a ‘Data Protection Authority’ which will work to curb the misuse of data and protect the personal…
Tech News update IBM, Amazon, Google partner with US govt for coronavirus research Mar 24, 2020 US-based global tech giants, including IBM, Amazon, Google and Microsoft, have partnered with the White House to “unleash the power of American…
App and Software Govt Advises to Avoid WhatsApp After Israeli Company Hacks Multiple Pakistani Users Nov 21, 2019 After the NSO Group’s (an Israeli cybersecurity firm) alleged attack on WhatsApp, Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology has barred higher…
Tech and Gadget Singapore launches mobile app version of govt e-services platform SingPass | Digital Asia Oct 22, 2018 SingPass users will now be able to log into their account using fingerprint The Singapore government has announced today the official rollout of…
Computing Kenyan Gov’t to Use Blockchain in New Affordable Housing Project | Crypto Oct 16, 2018 Kenya’s government plans to deploy blockchain technology to manage a government housing project of 500,000 units, Kenyan news outlet the Star…
Tech and Gadget SC asks govt to file reply on plea alleging WhatsApp’s inability to comply with laws | Tech Industry Oct 9, 2018 The Supreme Court Monday asked the Centre to file its reply on a plea alleging that WhatsApp does not comply with the Indian laws, including the…
Computing Ripple Leads Crypto Coalition Seeking Gov’t Oversight Encouraging Crypto, Blockchain | Crypto Sep 30, 2018 Ripple will lead a group of crypto startups to lobby lawmakers and financial regulators in D.C. to support crypto and blockchain innovation,…
Tech and Gadget License caps and CCTV among ride-hailing rule changes urged in report to UK gov’t | Apps Sep 25, 2018 Uber and similar services could be facing caps on the number of licenses for vehicles that can operate ride-hailing services in London and other UK…
Computing Dubai Department of Finance Launches Blockchain-Based Payment System for UAE Gov’t | Crypto Sep 24, 2018 The Dubai Department of Finance (DoF) has partnered with the Smart Dubai Office (SDO) to launch a blockchain-powered payment system. The news was…
Computing South Korean Gov’t Pledges Support for Blockchain Startups to Facilitate Industry Growth | Crypto Sep 23, 2018 The Korean Ministry of Science and Information Communications Technology (MSICT) has pledged further support to facilitate the growth of the…