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Don’t SLAPP free speech
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by
Sunil Abraham
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published
Feb 28, 2013
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filed under:
Freedom of Speech and Expression,
Internet Governance,
Censorship
IIPM is proving adept at the tactical use of lawsuits to stifle criticism, despite safeguards. THE DEPARTMENT of Telecommunications, on 14 February, issued orders to block certain web pages critical of the Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM).
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Demonetisation Survey Limits the Range of Feedback that can be Provided by the User
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by
tiwari
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published
Nov 24, 2016
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last modified
Nov 24, 2016 02:50 PM
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filed under:
Demonetisation,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
The government has faced increasingly targeted attacks by the Opposition and the public on the merits of the demonetisation move carried out a fortnight ago. In an attempt to placate this ire and to create a feedback loop that directly engages with the public, the government has decided to conduct a mass survey to gauge public perception. The survey is hosted on the Narendra Modi mobile application that can be found on the Android and iOS app stores. This article will attempt to analyse the mobile application by looking at the design principles followed in the survey and the scope given to survey takers to express their true opinion of the demonetisation move.
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Navigating the 'Reconsideration' Quagmire (A Personal Journey of Acute Confusion)
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by
Padmini Baruah and Geetha Hariharan
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published
Nov 30, 2016
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filed under:
ICANN,
Internet Governance
An earlier analysis of ICANN’s Documentary Information Disclosure Policy already brought to light our concerns about the lack of transparency in ICANN’s internal mechanisms. Carrying my research forward, I sought to arrive at an understanding of the mechanisms used to appeal a denial of DIDP requests. In this post, I aim to provide a brief account of my experiences with the Reconsideration Request process that ICANN provides for as a tool for appeal.
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Comments to the BIS on Smart Cities Indicators
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by
Elonnai Hickok, Rohini Lakshané and Udbhav Tiwari
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published
Nov 30, 2016
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last modified
Dec 11, 2016 07:56 AM
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filed under:
Smart Cities,
Internet Governance
The Bureau of Indian Standards released the Smart Cities - Indicator on 30 September 2016. The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) presented its views.
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The Technology behind Big Data
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by
Geethanjali Jujjavarapu and Udbhav Tiwari
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published
Nov 30, 2016
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last modified
Dec 04, 2016 09:53 AM
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filed under:
Big Data,
Privacy,
Internet Governance,
Featured,
Homepage
The authors undertakes a high-level literature review of the most commonly used technological tools and processes in the big data life cycle. The big data life cycle is a conceptual construct that can be used to study the various stages that typically occur in collecting, storing and analysing big data, along with the principles that can govern these processes.
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No laws in India to protect customers if they lose money during digital transactions
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Dec 02, 2016
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filed under:
Internet Governance,
Data Management,
Privacy
The lack of basic privacy and security laws pertaining to digital payments in India puts the onus on consumers who use such services.
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News & Media
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Developer team fixed vulnerabilities in Honorable PM's app and API
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by
Pranesh Prakash
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published
Dec 04, 2016
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filed under:
Privacy,
Security,
Internet Governance,
Data Protection,
Cyber Security,
Hacking,
Mobile Apps,
Data Management
The official app of Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, was found to contain a security flaw in 2015 that exposed millions of people's personal data. A few days ago a very similar flaw was reported again. This post by Bhavyanshu Parasher, who found the flaw and sought to get it fixed last year, explains the technical details behind the security vulnerability.
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Your digital wallet can be a ‘pickpocket’
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Dec 05, 2016
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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”.
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10th NLSIR Symposium - Regulating E-Commerce in India
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Dec 06, 2016
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filed under:
Internet Governance
Vidushi Marda participated in a panel at the "10th NLSIR Symposium on Regulating E-Commerce in India" at NSLIU on November 27, 2016 in Bengaluru.
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Industry Consultation Panel on Data Retention - DSCI
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Dec 06, 2016
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filed under:
Internet Governance,
Privacy
Udbhav Tiwari was a panelist for an Industry Consultation Panel on Data Retention organised by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) at the Le Meridian, New Delhi on 23 November 2016.
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