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Communication Design and Visualising Information: by Prasad Krishna — published May 05, 2017 — last modified May 20, 2017 02:45 AM — filed under: Event, Internet Governance
Saumyaa conducted a session on the broad principles of communication design and visualising information.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
World Press Freedom Day 2017: by Prasad Krishna — published May 20, 2017 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Freedom, Internet Governance
Udbhav Tiwari represented the Centre for Internet & Society at the World Press Day event organised by UNESCO and the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) at UNESCO House, New Delhi on May 3, 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar assurances fail to assuage privacy concerns: by Prasad Krishna — published May 20, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
While Aadhaar may be secure from external attacks, a failsafe system hasn’t been developed to protect it from Edward Snowden-style leakages and hacks.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar data leaks not from UIDAI: Centre: by Prasad Krishna — published May 03, 2017 — last modified May 20, 2017 08:27 AM — filed under: UID, Privacy, Internet Governance, UIDAI, Aadhaar
Aadhaar is foolproof, it tells SC
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
With digitisation at the forefront, government departments need to be cautious about digital security: by Prasad Krishna — published May 04, 2017 — last modified May 20, 2017 08:33 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
The huge leak of Aadhar data from four websites belonging to a central ministry and the Andhra Pradesh government has been on the government radar for a while. The leak, caused by poor security protocols, had left around 130 million numbers and their allied information, like bank and post office account details, open to access for several months. As the last website finally plugged loophole, violation echoed in Supreme Court.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Around 130-135M Aadhaar Numbers published on 4 sites alone: by Prasad Krishna — published May 02, 2017 — last modified May 20, 2017 10:52 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
“Therefore, there is no data leak, there is no systematic problem, but, if any one tries to be smart, the law ignites into action.” – Ravi Shankar Prasad, IT Minister, in the Rajya Sabha, on 10th April 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar data of 130 millions, bank account details leaked from govt websites: Report: by Prasad Krishna — published May 04, 2017 — last modified May 20, 2017 09:13 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Just how leaky is the Aadhaar data? A lot, says a study published by Centre for Internet and Society, a Bengaluru-based organisation (CIS). In a study published on May 1, two researchers from CIS found that data of over 130 million Aadhaar card holders has been leaked from just four government websites. As scary as this is, there is more to it. Not only the Aadhaar numbers, names and other personal details of millions of people have been leaked but also their bank account numbers.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar numbers of 135 mn may have leaked, claims CIS report: by Prasad Krishna — published May 02, 2017 — last modified May 20, 2017 10:42 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Aadhaar numbers and personal information of as many as 135 million Indians could have been leaked from four government portals due to lack of IT security practices, the Centre for Internet and Society has claimed.
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Aadhaar Details Of 13.5 Crore People Available On Government Sites: by Prasad Krishna — published May 02, 2017 — last modified May 20, 2017 11:00 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Up to 13.5 crore Aadhaar numbers can be easily accessed through government portals and nearly three-fourths of these are linked to bank accounts, said non-profit research organisation the Centre For Internet & Society (CIS).
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Aadhaar numbers of 135 mn may have leaked, claims CIS report: by Prasad Krishna — published May 02, 2017 — last modified May 20, 2017 11:10 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Aadhaar numbers and personal information of as many as 135 million Indians could have been leaked from four government portals due to lack of IT security practices, the Centre for Internet and Society has claimed.
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