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The crown of thorns that awaits Facebook’s India MD hire
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by
Admin
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Jul 29, 2018
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Internet Governance,
Privacy
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.
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The Dangers Of Aadhaar-Based Payments That No One Is Talking About
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Jan 17, 2017
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last modified
Jan 17, 2017 02:39 PM
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Digital Payment,
Privacy,
Internet Governance,
Digital Money,
Digital India,
Aadhaar
Less than three months ago, India’s banking sector was hit by a data breach which compromised 32 lakh debit cards and led to fraudulent transactions worth Rs 1.3 crore.
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The dark side of future tech: Where are we headed on privacy, security, truth?
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Admin
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published
Dec 30, 2018
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last modified
Dec 30, 2018 09:24 AM
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Internet Governance,
Privacy
#2018 Year-End Special: We now live in a time when devices listen, chips track your choices, and governments can watch from behind a barcode. How do we navigate this world?
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The Design & Technology behind India’s Surveillance Programmes
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by
Udbhav Tiwari
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published
Jan 20, 2017
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filed under:
Surveillance,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
There has been an exponential growth in the pervasive presence of technology in the daily lives of an average Indian citizen over the past few years. While leading to manifold increase in convenience and connectivity, these technologies also allow for far greater potential for surveillance by state actors.
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The Difficult Balance of Transparent Surveillance
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Kovey Coles
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published
Jul 10, 2013
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last modified
Jul 15, 2013 04:23 AM
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filed under:
SAFEGUARDS,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
Is it too much to ask for transparency in data surveillance? On occasion, companies like Microsoft, Facebook, and the other silicon valley giants would say no. When customers join these services, each company provides their own privacy statement which assures customers of the safety and transparency that accompanies their personal data.
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The Digital Divide: pros and cons of Modi's latest big initiative
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Prasad Krishna
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published
Jul 06, 2015
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filed under:
Internet Governance,
Privacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Digital India (DI) initiative on 1 July, at an event attended by scores of government officials as well as industry leaders.
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The Digital Identification Parade
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by
Aayush Rathi and Ambika Tandon
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published
Jul 30, 2019
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filed under:
Internet Governance,
Privacy
NCRB’s proposed Automated Facial Recognition System impinges on right to privacy, is likely to target certain groups.
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The DNA Bill has a sequence of problems that need to be resolved
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by
Shweta Mohandas and Elonnai Hickok
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published
Jan 15, 2019
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filed under:
DNA Profiling,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
In its current form, it’s far from comprehensive and fails to adequately address privacy and security concerns.
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The DNA Profiling Bill 2007 and Privacy
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Elonnai Hickok
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published
Apr 25, 2011
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last modified
Mar 21, 2012 09:40 AM
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Internet Governance,
Privacy
In 2007 a bill known as the Draft DNA Profiling Bill was piloted by the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The below is a background to DNA collection/analysis in India, and a critique of the Bill a from a privacy perspective.
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The DNA Profiling Bill: Developing Best Practices
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Sep 17, 2012
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last modified
Sep 17, 2012 05:54 AM
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filed under:
Event Type,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
On the 27th of September 2012 the Centre for Internet & Society invites the public to a meeting and talk with international experts Helen Wallace from GeneWatch UK, and Jeremy Gruber from the Council for Responsible Genetics from the United States. The meeting will take place from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at the India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi in Conference Room No. 2.
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