The Ultimate Guide to Data Privacy
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Privacy.
What to know about Data Privacy
Data Privacy is an increasingly critical topic as technology advances and the volume of personal and enterprise data grows exponentially. This collection of stories explores the latest developments in data privacy across various sectors including cloud computing, AI integration, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
Readers will find insights into how companies and governments are navigating the delicate balance between leveraging data for innovation and maintaining strict privacy protections. Topics such as upgraded data lakehouse architectures for enhanced AI capabilities, privacy challenges in generative AI adoption, and new certifications validating mobile app security highlight the evolving landscape.
The stories also reveal the growing emphasis on responsible AI use, transparency, and ethical data governance as key pillars to safeguard sensitive information. With advances like AI-powered security tools, privacy-focused browsers, and blockchain-enhanced digital identities, organizations are increasingly prioritizing data protection to build customer trust and meet regulatory demands.
By exploring this tag, readers can stay informed on global trends, technological innovations, challenges, and strategies that define the future of data privacy in an interconnected digital world.
Asian Data Privacy News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Bangkok student builds flood map used 13,000 times
The free site helped commuters check flooded routes during Bangkok's disaster zone conditions, logging more than 13,000 uses in its first day.
Why telecommunications subscriber records need zero standing privilege
Singapore regulators are pressing firms to stop using identity numbers for authentication as leaked telecom records can fuel years of impersonation fraud.
CelcomDigi opens AI-focused Tech Fair 2026 in Petaling
The five-day event aims to give Malaysians practical exposure to AI in phones and services, alongside promotions and prize draws at 1 Utama Shopping Centre.
Singapore shoppers embrace AI but baulk at checkout
AI shopping is already mainstream in Singapore, but only 29% of consumers are willing to let it complete a purchase for them.
Singapore firms face AI access gaps, Delinea finds
Almost all surveyed firms had AI rules on paper, but 98.8% reported tools or agents accessing sensitive data beyond their intended scope.
KYBIX launches business identity platform for banks
Banks could cut repeated compliance checks as KYBIX rolls out reusable business identity data backed by Euroclear and Liminal.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Privacy
Cloudera named leader in Asia Pacific sovereign AI
ABBYY launches FineParser for enterprise AI document parsing
Google named Gartner leader in enterprise AI assistants
RavenDB launches Quill for AI agents on SQL databases
Coder launches Agent Relay for Cursor in private preview
Featured News
VAST Data targets AI data sovereignty with DataEnclave
Enterprises and governments could run AI on sensitive data without exposing it, as the technology targets sovereignty rules across APAC.
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
Exclusive: ABBYY launches hybrid AI document models
Enterprises under pressure to curb AI risk and cost are being given a hybrid option that blends generative models with OCR and rules-based extraction.
Interview: Cloudera bets on hybrid AI growth in JAPAC
Banks and large enterprises in Asia-Pacific are rethinking cloud-first AI plans as costs, sovereignty and regulation favour hybrid deployments.
Docusign's next move: Own the contract, not just the signature
Rapid adoption as Docusign's IAM platform cuts contract delays and turns signed agreements into AI-driven workflows.
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Managing energy, water constraints critical to Australia's AI ambitions
Policy should focus on technology inside new data centres, as an expert says smarter regulation could curb power and water strain while supporting AI growth.
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Cohesity mitigating shadow AI by empowering staffers
Approved AI tools are cutting shadow use by staff, but Cohesity warns the bigger risk is corrupted enterprise knowledge and weak governance.
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.
Expert Columns
Why telecommunications subscriber records need zero standing privilege
Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC
The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
Integrated video security - a must for modern preschools
Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)
Why trusted 'Customer Context' is critical in the agentic AI era
The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
When security creates friction, employees find workarounds
The Hidden Data Quality Risks of Holding Data for Too Long
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Privacy News
MWC27 Barcelona to add new automotive, health zones
Attendees will see connectivity pushed into new sectors as dedicated automotive, health and aviation zones join the Barcelona show in 2027.
Moca Chain launches mainnet for digital identity & AI
It aims to cut repeated verification checks and let businesses trust AI agents without collecting the same personal documents from users each time.
Skild AI launches robot model trained from one video
The system could cut robot retraining from hours to minutes in factories where layouts and product lines change often.
Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint with new AI tools
The move brings computing closer to customers as firms race to localise AI workloads and meet regional data rules.
LexisNexis launches AI fraud tool that adapts to attacks
Businesses face rising losses as the new model cuts false positives by more than 80% and adapts scoring as fraud tactics shift.
Dataiku launches cross-platform AI agent management tool
It aims to close a governance gap as firms struggle to track AI agents across multiple cloud and software platforms and assess their risks.
OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users
The rollout starts with Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise users, as OpenAI aims to let persistent agents handle tasks across 4,000 apps.
Asia Pacific leads the world in wealth AI adoption
Firms in the region are moving beyond pilots, with 84% expecting AI to redefine roles and operations across their businesses.
Retail AI leaks sensitive data to unauthorised users
Nearly one in 10 AI security alerts in retail involved systems exposing protected customer data to users without access, research found.
Trust to decide winners in AI assessment technology
Reliability and compliance are emerging as the real differentiators in e-assessment, as schools and professional bodies scrutinise AI-driven exam tools.
iManage links ChatGPT Enterprise to governed knowledge
Law firms can now use ChatGPT Enterprise to search governed iManage files without losing permissions, audit trails or version history.
A10 launches AI Gateway to control model use & cost
Organisations using several AI models will get spending, access and policy controls in one place, as use of generative tools spreads across departments.
Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow
The rollout could speed research and drafting for in-house lawyers while easing pressure from rising regulation and contract volumes.
Pipedrive rolls out Nova AI meeting tool worldwide
Sales teams will get AI meeting notes and CRM updates at no extra cost as Pipedrive expands Nova across Google Meet, Zoom and Teams.
Granicus adds AI analytics to Government Experience Cloud
Agencies using Government Experience Cloud can now spot where residents abandon online services and prioritise fixes using AI-led benchmarks.
Seeing Machines unveils 3D human sensing for robots
Factories and warehouses could see safer robot interactions as the system reads human posture and movement in real time on embedded hardware.
Komprise launches Universal File MCP for AI data access
The new software aims to curb token waste and improve answer quality as enterprises connect AI models to sprawling, unstructured file stores.
Australian firms struggle to enforce AI data rules
Nearly all surveyed organisations in Australia had an AI tool accessing sensitive data beyond its remit, exposing weak real-time controls.
Braze launches AI tools & deepens AWS collaboration
Marketers will gain more automated personalisation and compliance checks as the software maker deepens its ties with AWS.
Shield launches MCP Server for compliance AI access
Compliance teams at regulated banks can now query live surveillance alerts inside Claude, while Shield keeps permissions and records unchanged.
