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OPINION | Data is New Oil and Human Mind the New Battlefield. India Must Wake Up Now
by Admin — published Nov 26, 2017 — filed under: , ,
In information warfare, the battlespace is the human mind. This is where the privacy of an individual intersects with national security. Fighting this battle will require a new paradigm in thought and action.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Should you worry about identity theft?
by Admin — published Sep 20, 2017 — last modified Nov 26, 2017 11:24 AM — filed under: ,
Laws in India regarding data protection may be weak, but following basic cyber hygiene rules can make your own defences stronger.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Data Protection and Privacy in India: The (Fundamental) Right Way
by Admin — published Nov 27, 2017 — filed under: ,
Amber Sinha attended a roundtable conference on data protection and privacy on October 30, 2017 at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The close-door event was organised by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Breeding misinformation in virtual space
by Amber Sinha — published Dec 08, 2017 — filed under: ,
A well-informed citizenry and institutions that provide good information are fundamental to a functional democracy.
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The Panama Papers and the question of privacy
by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 06, 2016 — last modified Apr 24, 2016 02:03 PM — filed under: ,
This statement was originally published on privacyinternational.org on 4 April 2016.
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Blog Entry Identity of the Aadhaar Act: Supreme Court and the Money Bill Question
by Vanya Rakesh and Sumandro Chattapadhyay — published May 09, 2016 — filed under: , , , ,
A writ petition has been filed by former Union minister Jairam Ramesh on April 6 challenging the constitutionality and legality of the treatment of this Act as a money bill. The Supreme Court heard the matter on April 25 and invited the Union government to present its view. It is our view that the Supreme Court can not only review the Lok Sabha speaker’s decision, but should also ask the government to draft the Aadhaar Bill again, this time with greater parliamentary and public deliberation. Vanya Rakesh and Sumandro Chattapadhyay wrote this article on The Wire.
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Blog Entry Draft International Principles on Communications Surveillance and Human Rights
by Elonnai Hickok — published Jan 16, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 03:55 PM — filed under: , ,
These principles were developed by Privacy International and the Electronic Frontier Foundation and seek to define an international standard for the surveillance of communications. The Centre for Internet and Society has been contributing feedback to the principles.
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People should resist enforcement of UID scheme, say experts
by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 03, 2013 — last modified Mar 11, 2013 06:45 AM — filed under: ,
Internationally recognized expert on law and poverty Dr. Usha Ramanathan Saturday urged citizens of the country to question the enforcement of the UID scheme that has no legitimacy.
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Rethinking the Internet: The Way Forward
by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 13, 2013 — filed under: ,
Telecom Italia and Financial Times are organizing this event at Telecom Italia Future Centre in Italy on March 21 and 22, 2013. Pranesh Prakash is participating in this event.
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Indian ID crisis unveils Aadhaar doubts
by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 15, 2013 — filed under: ,
Two separate organizations are capturing biometric data of over 1 billion Indians, creating fresh doubts in the government's justification to catalogue citizens.
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