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Young Scholars' Programme, CPRSouth 2016: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 23, 2016 — filed under: Internet Governance, ICT
Rohini Lakshané took part in the Young Scholars' Programme organized by Communication Policy Research South from September 6 to 7, 2016 in Zanzibar.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Your cyber space is a hackers paradise: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 06, 2011 — last modified Aug 23, 2011 12:58 AM
It Looks like hackers are having a ball targeting all kinds of websites — gaming, news, government, personal email and even those run by terror networks, writes Shayan Ghosh. The article was published in Mail Today on June 6, 2011.
Located in News & Media
Your digital wallet can be a ‘pickpocket’: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 05, 2016 — filed under: Internet Governance, Data Management, Privacy
If you have installed a wallet app on your smartphone, be careful. Many such apps can access data, even sensitive personal information, and have features that do more than just make payments. All that, with your due “permission”.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Your life's an open Facebook: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 26, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The jury's out on Facebook's newly introduced Graph Search. While some argue that it's a stalker's dream come true, others say it's a great tool for social research. Shikha Kumar jumps right into the debate.
Located in News & Media
Your phone is a surveillance device, your ISP a surveillance provider…: Pranesh Prakash: by Prasad Krishna — published May 27, 2015 — last modified Jun 17, 2015 02:53 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
“In India there is no special privilege for journalists over ordinary citizens,” Pranesh Prakash, Policy Director at the Centre for Internet and Society began at the workshop entitled ‘Digital Security for Journalists’ organised by the Mumbai Press Club and the Centre for Internet and Society.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Your Privacy is Public Property: by Prasad Krishna — published May 15, 2011 — last modified May 18, 2011 02:28 AM
Rules issued by a control-obsessed government have armed officials with widespread powers to pry into your private life. This article was published in Mail Today on Sunday, May 15, 2011.
Located in News & Media
Your private data may be online, courtesy govt: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 29, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Some depts have posted bank account & income details on net for transparency; experts cry privacy breach.
Located in News & Media
Your Signature Could Help 70 Million Read: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 22, 2010 — last modified Apr 02, 2011 01:10 PM — filed under: Accessibility
A humble signature campaign in the city intends to take on a law that prevents the print-impaired from reading. You too can join in and support the cause.
Located in News & Media
Your telco could help spy on you: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 30, 2013 — filed under: Telecom, Internet Governance, Censorship, Privacy
Telecom minister gives approval to changes in rules for mobile licences to enable such mass surveillance.
Located in News & Media
Youth is responsible for protecting Telugu: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 31, 2016 — last modified Feb 05, 2016 08:49 PM — filed under: CIS-A2K, Telugu Wikipedia, Access to Knowledge
G. Umamaheshwara Rao, head of linguist research at Hyderabad Central university observed that there is every possibility for Telugu to be extinct soon. Its responsibility of youth to protect and preserve the language. And it is Wikipedia which would help in doing so.
Located in Access to Knowledge / News & Media

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