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IT companies in Bengaluru on high alert over WannaCry ransomware: by Prasad Krishna — published May 19, 2017 — last modified May 19, 2017 09:05 AM — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance, Digital Media
In the wake of the ransomware attack triggered by WannaCry virus, IT firms in Bengaluru are racing against time to updating their security systems. At some firms, employees have been asked to stay away from work for a few hours, while many other companies have declared holiday for a day or two for their employees.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
It feeds on you!: by Admin — published Apr 10, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
A robust data protection law can prevent Facebook from manipulating users
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
It Hurts Them Too: by Mir Farhat — published Dec 19, 2017 — filed under: Internet Shutdown, Internet Governance
Strap: Internet shutdown robs security forces' social media lifeline in J&K.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
IT Leaders, Lawyers Welcome SC Ruling on 66A of the IT Act: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 26, 2015 — last modified Mar 26, 2015 03:58 PM — filed under: IT Act, Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment in scrapping section 66A of the Information Technology Act, which prescribed 'punishment for sending offensive messages through communication service, etc.' and had been branded as grossly 'unconstitutional' by various lawyers and legal advisors.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
It Took Just 355 Indians to Mine the Data of 5.6 Lakh Facebook Users. Here's How: by Admin — published Apr 07, 2018 — filed under: Facebook, Internet Governance, Privacy
Data privacy in India is still a nascent subject. Experts say cheap data has led to unprecedented Facebook penetration. Often, it is seen that those who open an account are not aware of the privacy concerns.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
It's That Eavesdrop Endemic: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 30, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, WhatsApp, Internet Governance
Whatsapp Says It’s Snoop-Proof Now, But There’s Always A Way In
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
It’s mainstream vs social: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 30, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance
Mainstream and social media share an increasingly uneasy relationship. Mahima Kaul, a Guest Columnist with the Sunday Guardian wrote this article. Sunil Abraham is quoted in this.
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It’s the technology, stupid: by Sunil Abraham — published Mar 31, 2017 — last modified Apr 07, 2017 12:53 PM — filed under: Biometrics, Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Eleven reasons why the Aadhaar is not just non-smart but also insecure.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
IViR Summer Course on Privacy Law and Policy: by Admin — published Jul 07, 2017 — last modified Aug 23, 2017 02:00 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
attended the 2016 IViR Summer Course on International Privacy Law as a beneficiary of the OSF Civil Society Scholarship in Amsterdam from July 3 to 7, 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
J&K social media ban: Use of 132-year-old Act can’t stand judicial scrutiny, say experts: by Prasad Krishna — published May 04, 2017 — last modified May 04, 2017 02:12 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Censorship
Jammu and Kashmir's social media ban: Legal experts are not convinced this is a viable order
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