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History of the Internet: Building Conceptual Frameworks: by Nishant Shah — published Dec 31, 2013 — last modified Jan 08, 2014 07:56 AM — filed under: Internet Access
In this module Nishant Shah analyses the understanding of the Internet, cyberspace and everyday life and why do we need to know the history of the internet.
Located in Telecom / Knowledge Repository on Internet Access
How Aadhaar compromises privacy? And how to fix it?: by Sunil Abraham — published Mar 31, 2017 — last modified Apr 01, 2017 07:00 AM — filed under: Surveillance, Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Aadhaar is mass surveillance technology. Unlike targeted surveillance which is a good thing, and essential for national security and public order – mass surveillance undermines security. And while biometrics is appropriate for targeted surveillance by the state – it is wholly inappropriate for everyday transactions between the state and law abiding citizens.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
How privacy fares in the 2019 election manifestos | Opinion: by Aayush Rathi and Ambika Tandon — published May 02, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
We now have a rights-based language around privacy in the mainstream political discourse but that’s where it ends.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
How private companies are using Aadhaar to try to deliver better services (but there's a catch): by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 23, 2016 — last modified Dec 23, 2016 02:04 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
They are gathering more information on you.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
How Sai Baba Was Made To Spy On Your Phone For Credit Ratings: by Gopal Sathe — published Jul 08, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance
Researchers revealed that Hyderabad-based CreditVidya—a highly successful fintech company that rated people’s creditworthiness—collected data from people using music apps and Sai Baba apps.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
How the Data Protection Bill Regulates Social Media Platforms: by Tanaya Rajwade and Gurshabad Grover — published Feb 19, 2020 — last modified Feb 19, 2020 11:53 AM
The Bill gives the Centre the power to designate certain social media intermediaries as significant data fiduciaries.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
How the government gains when private companies use Aadhaar: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 24, 2016 — last modified Apr 01, 2016 03:58 PM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
How the UID project can be a cause for concern: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 13, 2010 — last modified Apr 09, 2018 12:59 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), headed by Nandan Nilekani, is the UPA government's most ambitious project, where one billion Indians are branded with a unique identity number.
Located in News & Media
Human Rights in the Age of Digital Technology: A Conference to Discuss the Evolution of Privacy and Surveillance: by Amber Sinha — published Jan 11, 2016 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society organised a conference in roundtable format called ‘Human Rights in the Age of Digital Technology: A Conference to discuss the evolution of Privacy and Surveillance. The conference was held at Indian Habitat Centre on October 30, 2015. The conference was designed to be a forum for discussion, knowledge exchange and agenda building to draw a shared road map for the coming months.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
ICFI Workshop: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 03, 2016
Located in Internet Governance / Blog

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