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Centre to form panel to 'encrypt' MGNREGA-DBT database and prevent leaks
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 14, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Around 5 crore bank accounts of active MGNREGA workers yet to be seeded with Aadhaar.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Centre’s order on computer surveillance is backed by law – but the law lacks adequate safeguards
by Admin published Dec 24, 2018 — filed under:
The Information Technology Act’s surveillance scheme furthers a colonial hangover.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Centre’s order on computer surveillance threatens right to privacy, experts say
by Admin published Dec 25, 2018 — filed under: ,
The Constitutional validity of the notification allowing ten agencies to intercept information is uncertain.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry CERT-In's Proactive Mandate - A Report on the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team’s Proactive Mandate in the Indian Cyber Security Ecosystem
by tiwari published Nov 19, 2016 — filed under: ,
CERT-IN’s proactive mandate is defined in the IT Act, 2000 as well as in the Information Technology (The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team and Manner of Performing Function and Duties ) Rules, 2013 (CERT-In Rules, 2013) both of which postdate the existence of the organisation itself, which has been operational since 2004.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Chances and Risks of Social Participation
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 22, 2013 last modified Nov 30, 2013 09:19 AM — filed under:
Participation is a key issue within Internet research and hence also for the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society. For this reason the institute is going to host a thematically focused meeting on Chances and Risks of Social Participation in Berlin on 22 November 2013 in co-operation with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
Located in News & Media
Charting the Charter: Internet Rights and Principles Online
by Prasad Krishna published Oct 21, 2013 — filed under: ,
This workshop is being organised by IRP Coalition on October 22 in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre. Pranesh Prakash is participating as a panelist.
Located in News & Media
Chasing fame and fun 15 seconds at a time: Why TikTok has India hooked
by Tora Agarwala, Surbhi Gupta, and Karishma Mehrotra published Jun 23, 2019 last modified Jul 05, 2019 02:13 AM — filed under:
How TikTok, an app owned by a Chinese firm, has become a playground for India’s young.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Checks and balances needed for mass surveillance of citizens, say experts
by Admin published Dec 16, 2017 — filed under: , ,
A number of measures are required to protect law-abiding citizens from mass surveillance and misuse of their personal data, according to top technology and legal experts.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Chennai residents rue fuzzy CCTV surveillance
by Vivek Narayanan and R. Srinivasan published Sep 19, 2019 — filed under:
Poor quality of footage, lack of maintenance and inadequate back-up reduce the gadgets’ deterrent value.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Chennai: Learn to Protect your Online Activities!
by Bernadette Langle published Jul 30, 2013 last modified Aug 01, 2013 12:16 PM — filed under: , ,
The Centre for Internet and Society cordially invites you to a Crypto Party at Asian College of Journalism Second main Road (Behind M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation) Taramani in Chennai on August 7, 2013, 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Located in Internet Governance