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India's Latest Data Leak: People's Aadhaar Number And Bank Account Are Just One Google Search Away
by Admin published Jul 13, 2018 — filed under: , ,
Even Truecaller doesn't reveal this much.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Government Gives Nod To Bill For Building DNA Databases In India, For 'Criminal Investigation And Justice Delivery'
by Admin published Jul 13, 2018 — filed under:
The bill will be introduced in Parliament in the Monsoon session.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry ICANN Diversity Analysis
by Akriti Bopanna published Jul 16, 2018 last modified Aug 29, 2018 11:19 AM — filed under: , , ,
The by-laws of The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) state that it is a non-profit public-benefit corporation which is responsible at the overall level, for the coordination of the “global internet's systems of unique identifiers, and in particular to ensure the stable and secure operation of the internet's unique identifier systems”. As key stakeholders of ICANN are spread across the world, much of the communication discussing the work of ICANN takes place over email. This analysis of the diversity of participation at the ICANN processes, through a study of their mailing lists, was undertaken by Paul Kurian and Akriti Bopanna.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
TRAI recommendations on data privacy raises eyebrows
by Admin published Jul 19, 2018 — filed under: ,
The telecom regulator’s recommendations on data privacy have raised eyebrows over jurisdiction and timing, with IT ministry officials as well as companies questioning the need for it at a time when the government appointed Justice BN Srikrishna committee is in the final stages of drafting the data protection law.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry DIDP #31 Diversity of employees at ICANN
by Akash Sriram published Jul 19, 2018 last modified Aug 21, 2018 09:26 AM — filed under: , ,
We have requested ICANN to disclose information pertaining to the diversity of employees based on race and citizenship.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry The Centre for Internet and Society’s Comments and Recommendations to the: Indian Privacy Code, 2018
by Shweta Mohandas, Elonnai Hickok, Amber Sinha and Shruti Trikanand published Jul 20, 2018 — filed under: , ,
The debate surrounding privacy has in recent times gained momentum due to the Aadhaar judgement and the growing concerns around the use of personal data by corporations and governments.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Bit by byte protecting her privacy
by Admin published Jul 29, 2018 — filed under: ,
The Srikrishna committee draft law on data protection is days away. Here’s a bucket list of issues that will matter
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The crown of thorns that awaits Facebook’s India MD hire
by Admin published Jul 29, 2018 — filed under: ,
Between 2015 to 2017, Facebook nearly doubled its user base to about 250 million in India. The two other popular Facebook products, WhatsApp and Instagram, became swimmingly popular in the country, too – the messaging platform counts 200 million users here and the photos and videos sharing app some 60 million.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
After Securing Net Neutrality In India, TRAI Goes To Bat For Data Privacy
by Admin published Jul 29, 2018 — filed under: ,
This will be a stop-gap measure before the creation of a privacy bill.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
People Should Have Right To Their Data, Not Companies, Says TRAI
by Admin published Jul 29, 2018 — filed under: ,
Rules for protection of personal data in the telecom space are not sufficient, regulator TRAI said today while suggesting that consumers be given the right to choice, consent and to be forgotten to safeguard their privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media