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PM’s app also susceptible: by Admin — published Mar 27, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
Even the Narendra Modi app of PM Modi is susceptible to data theft as a 22-year old Indian hacker established, claiming that privacy of more than 70 lakh users on it is at stake.
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Data Breach: How will the biggest scandal that Facebook is mired in affect its credibility in India?: by Admin — published Mar 27, 2018 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
Facebook has not been able to catch a break lately.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
UIDAI servers or third parties, Aadhaar leaks are dangerous: Experts: by Admin — published Mar 27, 2018 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Even though the UIDAI has denied these reports, its arguments rest on shaky grounds, according to experts.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Narendra Modi’s personal app sparks India data privacy row: by Admin — published Mar 28, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
PM’s NaMo app sends user data to third party in US, says researcher.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Narendra Modi app: The secret weapon in BJP’s elections arsenal: by Admin — published Mar 29, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
Narendra Modi app, BJP's secret weapon.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
DIDP Request #29 - Revenue breakdown by source for FY 2017: by Akriti Bopanna — published Apr 26, 2018 — last modified Apr 26, 2018 11:06 AM — filed under: ICANN, Internet Governance
We requested ICANN for financial information they have not yet provided for the period ending June 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Parties seek social media influencers to go viral: by Admin — published Apr 03, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
It was 2015. Rahul Gandhi, Congress vice president then, met Mount Carmel College students in Bengaluru. Soon after the interaction, there were media reports on how Gandhi was stumped by the questions.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Your mobile apps have the permission to spy on you: by Admin — published Apr 03, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The top applications on the Android Play store in India seek permission like access to your camera, microphone, modify contacts and download files without notifications depending on the use of the app.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
‘If an Indian party acted like Cambridge Analytica, it will not be guilty under current laws’: by Admin — published Mar 24, 2018 — last modified Apr 05, 2018 04:24 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
Sunil Abraham, Executive Director of Centre for Internet and Society, says Indians are vulnerable in the absence of a data protection law.
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

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