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Cambridge Analytica scandal: How India can save democracy from Facebook: by Sunil Abraham — published Mar 28, 2018 — filed under: Social Media, Facebook, Internet Governance, Privacy
Hegemonic incumbents like Google and Facebook need to be tackled with regulation; govt should use procurement power to fund open source alternatives.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
If data is the new oil, how much does an Indian citizen lose?: by Admin — published Apr 03, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Surveillance capitalism is the business model of the Internet, so what exactly are we talking about here?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The scariest bill in Parliament is getting no attention – here’s what you need to know about it: by Sunil Abraham — published Jul 24, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 07:56 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
A bill proposes creation of a national DNA data bank, without requisite safeguards for privacy, and opens the information to everything from civic disputes to compilation of statistics.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Regulation, misuse concerns still dog DNA profiling bill: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 29, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 08:32 AM — filed under: DNA Profiling, Internet Governance, Privacy
Experts fear such data could be used for non-forensic purposes and are concerned about the vast powers to be vested in proposed DNA profiling board.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why the DNA Bill is open to misuse: Sunil Abraham: by Sunil Abraham — published Aug 01, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 08:37 AM — filed under: DNA Profiling, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Human DNA Profiling Bill, the law that regulates the collection, storage and use of the human genetic code, has attracted some strong criticism from civil liberties groups including the Bengaluru-based Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) which had participated in the expert committee for DNA profiling constituted by the Department of Biotechnology in 2012.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Genetic Profiling: Is it all in the DNA?: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 07, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 09:47 AM — filed under: DNA Profiling, Internet Governance, Privacy
A Bill seeks to make genetic profiling mandatory for the fight against crime—and generates a debate about the clash of ethics, freedom, science and data.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India encryption policy draft faces backlash: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 22, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The department of information technology is facing a backlash from industry experts, Internet watchers and netizens on its draft of the National Encryption Policy that it recently made public.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
To protect data, don’t opt for plastic or laminated Aadhaar card: UIDAI: by Admin — published Feb 07, 2018 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Unauthorized printing of Aadhaar cards could render the QR (quick response) code dysfunctional or even expose personal data without an individual’s informed consent, UIDAI says.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar: ‘Safety is regularly evolving‘: by Admin — published Feb 07, 2018 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Experts say the new security features will significantly ensure there is no ‘large-scale theft of people‘s identity‘. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Linking Aadhaar to Facebook, Twitter: Possible witch-hunt or key to curb crime & fake news?: by Taran Deol and Revathi Krishanan — published Aug 27, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Supreme Court has cautioned against linking users’ social media accounts with Aadhaar, saying it will impinge on citizens’ privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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