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Digital native: Look before you (digitally) leap: by Nishant Shah — published May 28, 2017 — last modified Jun 08, 2017 01:22 AM — filed under: Biometrics, Researchers at Work, Aadhaar
Creating a digital future is great, but there’s a serious need to secure the infrastructure first.
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Sharad Sharma Apologises for Trolling Aadhaar Critics; Unmasking Ispirit's Controversial Trolling Program: by Prasad Krishna — published May 26, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Last weekend I was at Aditi Mittal’s standup comedy show in Mumbai where she made a cheeky remark that stayed with me – “Do you guys know what India’s soft power is today? It is trolling!”
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
iSpirt's Sharad Sharma: Sorry, I trolled Aadhaar critics: by Prasad Krishna — published May 26, 2017 — last modified May 26, 2017 12:13 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Sharad Sharma, the man who is seen as one of the critical backbones of India's digital drive, profusely apologized on Tuesday for anonymously trolling those arguing for better privacy and security standards in Aadhaar.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar Card: One Identity, Multiple Disorders: by Prasad Krishna — published May 26, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
It is still hazy to see the desperation of the union government to imposing the Aadhaar Card mandatory when matters related to Aadhaar Card are already sub judice.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Will Aadhaar leaks be used as an excuse to shut out scrutiny of welfare schemes?: by Anumeha Yadav — published May 20, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Aadhaar data of all 23 crore beneficiaries of Direct Benefit Transfer schemes could be publicly available, says a report by Centre for Internet and Society.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar assurances fail to assuage privacy concerns: by Prasad Krishna — published May 20, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
While Aadhaar may be secure from external attacks, a failsafe system hasn’t been developed to protect it from Edward Snowden-style leakages and hacks.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
UIDAI goes after org that disclosed government departments were releasing Aadhaar data: by Nikhil Pahwa — published May 20, 2017 — last modified May 20, 2017 10:46 AM — filed under: UIDAI, Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
If there was ever a case of shoot the messenger, it is this.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Debate over #Aadhaar Turns Nasty as Critics Accuse Supporters of Online Trolling: by Prasad Krishna — published May 19, 2017 — last modified Jun 07, 2017 01:09 PM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Internet Freedom Foundation’s Kiran Jonnalagadda has alleged that iSPIRT and its co-founder Sharad Sharma set up fake Twitter profiles to harass, intimidate Aadhaar critics.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar data leak: Take precautions while sharing info on websites, MEITy tells all depts: by Prasad Krishna — published May 19, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
‘Publishing identity info is in clear contravention of the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016’
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Taking Cognisance of the Deeply Flawed System That Is Aadhaar: by Prasad Krishna — published May 19, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Aadhaar and its many connotations have grown to be among the most burning issues on the Indian fore today, that every citizen aware of their rights should be taking note of.
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