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Calls for law change after Indians left in dark over data leaks
by Admin published Jul 20, 2017 — filed under: ,
Fears Indian telecom upstart Reliance Jio suffered a major data breach, compromising the personal data of over 100 million customers, have prompted calls for India to adopt more robust laws to protect consumers.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Data in the open makes it easy for cyber criminals
by Admin published Jul 29, 2017 — filed under:
With data of about 10 crore bank accounts available in the public domain, it has become easy for cyber criminals to steal money. What makes detection of such crimes tough is the lack of convergence between various departments and sectors.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
UNESCO Multistakeholder consultation at 8th Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF)
by Admin published Jul 29, 2017 last modified Aug 09, 2017 01:49 AM — filed under:
Sunil Abraham was a speaker at the APrIGF 2017 organized by UNESCO in Bangkok from July 26 to 29, 2017. Vidushi Marda also participated in the event.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
OHD on Consultation Paper on Net Neutrality
by Admin published Aug 04, 2017 last modified Aug 04, 2017 02:14 AM — filed under:
Pranesh Prakash was a speaker at the OHD on Consultation Paper on Net Neutrality organized by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on July 25, 2017 in Bengaluru.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Workshop on Public Open Wi-Fi Pilot
by Admin published Aug 04, 2017 — filed under:
Pranesh Prakash was a speaker at the Workshop on Public Open Wi-Fi Pilot organized by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on July 25, 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry High Level Comparison and Analysis of the Use and Regulation of DNA Based Technology Bill 2017
by Elonnai Hickok published Aug 04, 2017 last modified Aug 11, 2017 02:16 AM — filed under: , , ,
This blog post seeks to provide a high level comparison of the 2017 and 2015 DNA Profiling Bill - calling out positive changes, remaining issues, and missing provisions.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
July 2017 Newsletter
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 31, 2017 last modified Aug 23, 2017 02:03 AM — filed under: , , , ,
Located in About Us / Newsletters
Girl's arrest draws flak on social media
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 20, 2012 last modified Nov 20, 2012 11:04 AM — filed under: , , ,
The arrest of a 21-year-old girl by Mumbai police for criticizing the shutting down of the city following the death of Bal Thackeray come under fire from netizens.
Located in News & Media
WHO's WHO LEGAL names Malavika Jayaram as one of the top lawyers for Internet and e-Commerce Issues in India
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 20, 2012 — filed under:
Malavika Jayaram was one of 10 Indian lawyers selected for inclusion as the top lawyers for internet and e-commerce issues in India. The new volume for 2012 was recently published following a process of peer reviews and independent research.
Located in News & Media
Internet users flay Mumbai girls' arrest over Facebook post
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 20, 2012 — filed under: , , ,
The arrest of two girls over their Facebook post on shutdown in Mumbai for Bal Thackeray's funeral on Monday again opened a can of worms with netizens calling the move a "social media hijack by the powerful and the fundamentalists". Social media was abuzz with tweets and posts about the arrest, with most referring to the arrest as yet another move to curb freedom of speech on the Internet.
Located in News & Media