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Centre to form panel to 'encrypt' MGNREGA-DBT database and prevent leaks: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 14, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Around 5 crore bank accounts of active MGNREGA workers yet to be seeded with Aadhaar.
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Centre’s order on computer surveillance is backed by law – but the law lacks adequate safeguards: by Admin — published Dec 24, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
The Information Technology Act’s surveillance scheme furthers a colonial hangover.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Centre’s order on computer surveillance threatens right to privacy, experts say: by Admin — published Dec 25, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Constitutional validity of the notification allowing ten agencies to intercept information is uncertain.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
CERT-In's Proactive Mandate - A Report on the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team’s Proactive Mandate in the Indian Cyber Security Ecosystem: by tiwari — published Nov 19, 2016 — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance
CERT-IN’s proactive mandate is defined in the IT Act, 2000 as well as in the Information Technology (The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team and Manner of Performing Function and Duties ) Rules, 2013 (CERT-In Rules, 2013) both of which postdate the existence of the organisation itself, which has been operational since 2004.
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Chances and Risks of Social Participation: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 22, 2013 — last modified Nov 30, 2013 09:19 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Participation is a key issue within Internet research and hence also for the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society. For this reason the institute is going to host a thematically focused meeting on Chances and Risks of Social Participation in Berlin on 22 November 2013 in co-operation with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
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Charting the Charter: Internet Rights and Principles Online: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 21, 2013 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
This workshop is being organised by IRP Coalition on October 22 in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre. Pranesh Prakash is participating as a panelist.
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Chasing fame and fun 15 seconds at a time: Why TikTok has India hooked: by Tora Agarwala, Surbhi Gupta, and Karishma Mehrotra — published Jun 23, 2019 — last modified Jul 05, 2019 02:13 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
How TikTok, an app owned by a Chinese firm, has become a playground for India’s young.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Checks and balances needed for mass surveillance of citizens, say experts: by Admin — published Dec 16, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
A number of measures are required to protect law-abiding citizens from mass surveillance and misuse of their personal data, according to top technology and legal experts.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Chennai residents rue fuzzy CCTV surveillance: by Vivek Narayanan and R. Srinivasan — published Sep 19, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance
Poor quality of footage, lack of maintenance and inadequate back-up reduce the gadgets’ deterrent value.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Chennai: Learn to Protect your Online Activities!: by Bernadette Langle — published Jul 30, 2013 — last modified Aug 01, 2013 12:16 PM — filed under: Crypto Party, Event, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet and Society cordially invites you to a Crypto Party at Asian College of Journalism Second main Road (Behind M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation) Taramani in Chennai on August 7, 2013, 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
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