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By Haroon Rashid Qureshi
On the sidelines of the International Data Privacy Day event in Doha, RKI spoke with Kamalpreet Singh Litt, Solution Architect at the National Planning Council (NPC), Qatar.
Sharing his professional perspective, Sing described data privacy as one of the most critical aspects of modern application development. “Twenty years ago, data privacy was not widely discussed, and awareness about technology was limited. Today, technology is part of everyone’s life, and safeguarding users’ personal data has become essential,” he said.
He noted that the National Planning Council manages Qatar’s statistical data, which makes data protection even more significant. He praised NCSA’s initiative, expressing hope that more awareness sessions on cybersecurity and data protection will continue in the future.
Addressing the growing use of social media, Sing highlighted the risks associated with oversharing personal information online. He warned that photos and personal content uploaded to social media platforms can be downloaded, manipulated, and misused through artificial intelligence tools.
“Once manipulated content is circulated, it becomes very difficult to control the damage,” he explained. He stressed that individuals should avoid sharing sensitive family information, personal photos, or private details online.
Sing also emphasized the role of educated professionals in guiding their families. He shared that he advises his parents and family members not to click on suspicious links, even if they appear to come from banks or trusted institutions. “Verification is important. Do not click immediately. Always confirm before taking action,” he advised.
He concluded by urging professionals to actively educate and protect their families from phishing attempts and cyber fraud, stating that data privacy is a shared responsibility in today’s digital society.