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Blog Entry Use of Visuals and Nudges in Privacy Notices
by Saumyaa Naidu published Aug 18, 2018 last modified Aug 22, 2018 01:16 PM — filed under: ,
Nudging in privacy notices can be a privacy-enhancing tool. For example, informing users of how many people would have access to their data would help them make a decision. However, nudges can also be used to influence users towards making choices that compromise their privacy. For example, the visual design of default options on digital platforms currently nudge users to share their data. It is critical to ensure that there is mindful use of nudges, and that it is directed at the well being of the users.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Very Big Brother
by Sunil Abraham published Apr 14, 2014 — filed under: ,
The Centre for Internet and Society, the organization I work for, currently serves on a committee established by the Government of India's Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology in January 2013. The committee has been charged with preparing a report on the draft Human DNA Profiling Bill.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Video Surveillance and Its Impact on the Right to Privacy
by Vaishnavi Chillakuru published Jul 23, 2011 last modified Sep 29, 2011 05:35 AM — filed under: ,
The need for video surveillance has grown in this technologically driven era as a mode of law enforcement. Video Surveillance is very useful to governments and law enforcement to maintain social control, recognize and monitor threats, and prevent/investigate criminal activity. In this regard it is pertinent to highlight that not only are governments using this system, but residential communities in certain areas are also using this system to create a safer environment.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
Blog Entry Vidhi Doshi - Fingerprint Payments Prompt Privacy Fears in India (The Guardian)
by Vidhi Doshi published Feb 10, 2017 last modified Feb 13, 2017 09:21 AM — filed under: , , , , , ,
This article by Vidhi Doshi on the use of Aadhaar-based payments by private companies in India was published by The Guardian on February 09, 2017. Sumandro Chattapadhyay is quoted in the article.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
VII NLSIR Symposium
by Prasad Krishna published Dec 20, 2013 last modified Jan 09, 2014 07:08 AM — filed under: ,
The National Law School of India Review (NLSIR) - the flagship journal of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is pleased to announce the seventh NLSIR Symposium on “Bridging the Security-Liberty Divide” scheduled to be held on December 21 and December 22, 2013 at the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC, opposite NLSIU Campus, Nagarhavi) Conference Hall, Bangalore.
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Vijay Mallya cries foul after his Twitter and email accounts are hacked
by Prasad Krishna published Dec 10, 2016 — filed under: ,
The attackers said they were able to access over a gigabyte of data from Mallya's email.
Located in Internet Governance
Virtual Aadhaar ID: too little, too late?
by Admin published Jan 16, 2018 — filed under: , ,
Problems persist as many have already shared their 12-digit number with various entities, say experts
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Vulnerabilities in the UIDAI Implementation Not Addressed by the Aadhaar Bill, 2016
by Pooja Saxena and Amber Sinha published Mar 21, 2016 last modified Mar 21, 2016 08:33 AM — filed under: , , , , , , ,
In this infographic, we document the various issues in the Aadhaar enrolment process implemented by the UIDAI, and highlight the vulnerabilities that the Aadhaar Bill, 2016 does not address. The infographic is based on Vidushi Marda’s article 'Data Flow in the Unique Identification Scheme of India,' and is designed by Pooja Saxena, with inputs from Amber Sinha.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Watch out for cyber bullies
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 05, 2012 last modified Jun 05, 2012 06:08 AM — filed under: ,
It's time to take a closer look at this form of cyber crime in India, writes KV Kurmanath in an article published in the Hindu Business Line on June 4, 2012.
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Watch: Aadhaar has become a whipping boy: Nandan Nilekani
by Prasad Krishna published May 19, 2017 — filed under: , ,
India certainly needs a modern data privacy and protection law, Nilekani said in an interview.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media