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iSpirt's Sharad Sharma: Sorry, I trolled Aadhaar critics: by Prasad Krishna — published May 26, 2017 — last modified May 26, 2017 12:13 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Sharad Sharma, the man who is seen as one of the critical backbones of India's digital drive, profusely apologized on Tuesday for anonymously trolling those arguing for better privacy and security standards in Aadhaar.
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ISPs start blocking escort websites following govt order: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 02, 2016 — last modified Jul 02, 2016 04:17 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
DoT on Monday ordered blocking of 240 URLs; blocking of websites takes place under Section 69A of the IT Act, and Information Technology Rules.
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Issue of duplication of identities of users under control: Nilekani: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 29, 2013 — last modified Jul 02, 2013 10:13 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Nandan Nilekani says UIDAI system almost completely accurate, duplication of identities virtually negligible.
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IT Accessibility for People with Disabilities Policy and Guidelines: by Prasad Krishna — published May 19, 2017 — last modified May 19, 2017 03:25 PM
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IT Act if enforced will leave internet use in India no freer than in China: by Prasad Krishna — published May 15, 2011 — last modified May 18, 2011 02:28 AM
The Centre for Internet & Societies (CIS), a Bangalore-based NGO, recently filed an RTI query with the Department of Information Technology (DIT), asking for a list of websites blocked by the Indian government under the IT Act. The department handed them a list of 11 websites. It was just one department’s list, but this was the first time such a list was being made public. This news written by R Krishna was published by the Daily News & Analysis on May 15, 2011.
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IT companies in Bengaluru on high alert over WannaCry ransomware: by Prasad Krishna — published May 19, 2017 — last modified May 19, 2017 09:05 AM — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance, Digital Media
In the wake of the ransomware attack triggered by WannaCry virus, IT firms in Bengaluru are racing against time to updating their security systems. At some firms, employees have been asked to stay away from work for a few hours, while many other companies have declared holiday for a day or two for their employees.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
IT Inc oppose Sibal’s ‘great’ firewall proposal: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 07, 2011
Information Technology and social media experts have questioned telecom and IT minister Kapil Sibal’s directive to social media and search engine firms to remove "disparaging, inflammatory or defamatory" user generated content from India and are doubting the cogency of such an exercise.
IT Leaders, Lawyers Welcome SC Ruling on 66A of the IT Act: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 26, 2015 — last modified Mar 26, 2015 03:58 PM — filed under: IT Act, Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment in scrapping section 66A of the Information Technology Act, which prescribed 'punishment for sending offensive messages through communication service, etc.' and had been branded as grossly 'unconstitutional' by various lawyers and legal advisors.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
It's That Eavesdrop Endemic: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 30, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, WhatsApp, Internet Governance
Whatsapp Says It’s Snoop-Proof Now, But There’s Always A Way In
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It’s mainstream vs social: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 30, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance
Mainstream and social media share an increasingly uneasy relationship. Mahima Kaul, a Guest Columnist with the Sunday Guardian wrote this article. Sunil Abraham is quoted in this.
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