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Why experts are worried about Aadhaar-based authentication: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 07, 2016 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
As private companies are increasingly using Aadhaar data, is the privacy and security of personal data really at risk? What do those defending Aadhaar have to say?
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Why is the UIDAI cracking down on individuals that hoard Aadhaar data?: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 17, 2016 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Private firms' offer to print Aadhaar details on plastic card a breach of law.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why NPCI and Facebook need urgent regulatory attention: by Sunil Abraham — published Jun 12, 2018 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance, Privacy
The world’s oldest networked infrastructure, money, is increasingly dematerialising and fusing with the world’s latest networked infrastructure, the Internet.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Why the DNA Bill is open to misuse: Sunil Abraham: by Sunil Abraham — published Aug 01, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 08:37 AM — filed under: DNA Profiling, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Human DNA Profiling Bill, the law that regulates the collection, storage and use of the human genetic code, has attracted some strong criticism from civil liberties groups including the Bengaluru-based Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) which had participated in the expert committee for DNA profiling constituted by the Department of Biotechnology in 2012.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why We Should All Worry About The Mandatory Imposition Of Aadhaar: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 27, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
It appears that with each passing day, the government is linking an increasing number of benefits and government services to the 12-digit biometric-based Aadhaar number for Indians, despite growing concerns around its data privacy and security.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why your Facebook Stalker is Not the Real Problem: by Nishant Shah — published Mar 21, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
We live in networked conditions. This is a statement that can now be taken at face-value, and immediately explains our highly connected, inter-meshed environments finds Nishant Shah in this article published in FirstPost on March 20, 2012.
Located in Internet Governance
Will Aadhaar Act Address India’s Dire Need For a Privacy Law?: by Nehaa Chaudhari — published Mar 31, 2016 — last modified Apr 05, 2016 04:01 PM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Will Aadhaar leaks be used as an excuse to shut out scrutiny of welfare schemes?: by Anumeha Yadav — published May 20, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Aadhaar data of all 23 crore beneficiaries of Direct Benefit Transfer schemes could be publicly available, says a report by Centre for Internet and Society.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Will FASTag raise privacy concerns?: by Shreya Nandi and Prathma Sharma — published Oct 18, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
FASTag, an electronic device that enables direct, cashless toll payment, has been touted as the Aadhaar for vehicles as it would help the government track movement of automobiles. But the move can also stoke fresh concerns on privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Will Only Legal Backing For Aadhaar Suffice?: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 16, 2016 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Aadhaar is set to become mandatory, but the opponents of the scheme are not amused. Concerns about privacy of the Aadhaar number and the authenticity of the biometric data being collected have been expressed by people right from the beginning. But the government has not done much to address these issues.
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