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Government keeps experts out of cyber security discussions
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 24, 2016 — filed under:
Anja Kovacs of the Internet Democracy project feels that India has given away too much, and that India's multi-stakeholder approach in the context of the role of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is not too clear.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Panama Papers and the question of privacy
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 06, 2016 last modified Apr 24, 2016 02:03 PM — filed under: ,
This statement was originally published on privacyinternational.org on 4 April 2016.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Cyber Security of Smart Grids in India
by Elonnai Hickok and Vanya Rakesh published Apr 28, 2016 — filed under: ,
An integral component of the ambitious flagship programme of the Indian Government- Digital India, which paves way for a digital data avalanche in the country, is a well-designed digital infrastructure ensuring high connectivity and integration of services, the potential areas being smart cities, smart homes, smart energy and smart grids, to list a few. Likewise, the 100 Smart Cities Mission envisions changing the face of urbanization in India, to manage the exponential growth of population in the cities by creating smart cities with ICT driven solutions, along with big data analytics. Smart grid technologies are key for both these schemes.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Why India’s attempt to police digital maps and satellite images is a ‘dumb’ idea
by Prasad Krishna published May 08, 2016 — filed under:
Are we back to the license raj?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Identity of the Aadhaar Act: Supreme Court and the Money Bill Question
by Vanya Rakesh and Sumandro Chattapadhyay published May 09, 2016 — filed under: , , , ,
A writ petition has been filed by former Union minister Jairam Ramesh on April 6 challenging the constitutionality and legality of the treatment of this Act as a money bill. The Supreme Court heard the matter on April 25 and invited the Union government to present its view. It is our view that the Supreme Court can not only review the Lok Sabha speaker’s decision, but should also ask the government to draft the Aadhaar Bill again, this time with greater parliamentary and public deliberation. Vanya Rakesh and Sumandro Chattapadhyay wrote this article on The Wire.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Why The New Government Policy Mandating Panic Buttons On Phones Isn’t Going To Protect Women
by Prasad Krishna published May 15, 2016 — filed under: ,
Recently, the Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology Mr Ravi Shankar Prasad tweeted about new rules mandating a panic button in every cell phone sold in the country from January 2017. To keep ladies safe, of course.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry MHRD IPR Chair Series: Information Received from Delhi University
by Nehaa Chaudhari published May 15, 2016 — filed under: ,
This post provides a factual description about the operation of Ministry of Human Resource Development IPR Chair’s Intellectual Property Education, Research and Public Outreach (IPERPO) scheme in Delhi University.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
Blog Entry Comments on Draft Electronic Health Records Standards
by Amber Sinha published May 28, 2016 last modified Dec 15, 2016 08:45 AM — filed under: ,
The Centre for Internet & Society submitted its comments on the Draft Electronic Health Records Standards to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
India Seeks to Limit Use of Maps and Satellite Images
by Prasad Krishna published May 28, 2016 — filed under:
Indians are discussing a plan to ban use of maps or satellite images of the country without approval from the government.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Suckfly Attacks National Stock Exchange Tech Vendor, Among Others
by Prasad Krishna published May 29, 2016 — filed under:
A cyber espionage group attacked an Indian IT firm that provides support to India’s largest stock exchange. It’s one of many attacks in the recent past.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media