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Your life's an open Facebook: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 26, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The jury's out on Facebook's newly introduced Graph Search. While some argue that it's a stalker's dream come true, others say it's a great tool for social research. Shikha Kumar jumps right into the debate.
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Your telco could help spy on you: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 30, 2013 — filed under: Telecom, Internet Governance, Censorship, Privacy
Telecom minister gives approval to changes in rules for mobile licences to enable such mass surveillance.
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The Audacious ‘Right to Be Forgotten’: by Kovey Coles — published Jul 31, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
There has long been speculation over the permanency of our online presence. Posting about excessively-personal details, commenting in a way which is later embarrassing, being caught in unflattering public photos; to our chagrin, all of these unfortunate situations often persist on the web, and can continue to haunt us in future years.
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India's National Cyber Security Policy in Review: by Jonathan Diamond — published Jul 31, 2013 — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance, Privacy
Earlier this month, the Department of Electronics and Information Technology released India’s first National Cyber Security Policy. Years in the making, the Policy sets high goals for cyber security in India and covers a wide range of topics, from institutional frameworks for emergency response to indigenous capacity building.
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'Ethical Hacker' Saket Modi Calls for Stronger Cyber Security Discussions: by Kovey Coles — published Aug 05, 2013 — last modified Aug 05, 2013 01:11 PM — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance, Privacy
Twenty-two year old Saket Modi is the CEO and co-founder of Lucideus, a leading cyber security company in India which claims to have worked with 4 out of 5 top global e-commerce companies, 4 out of 10 top IT companies in the world, and 3 out of 5 top banks of the Asia Pacific.
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Token disclosures?: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 07, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Snowden’s Xkeyscore expose makes a mockery of Twitter’s transparency revelations.
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Facebook: Limiting access to social media can restrict freedom of speech: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 08, 2013 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Privacy
In its counter-affidavit to the PIL in the Delhi high court, Facebook has argued that limiting access to social media can limit an individual's freedom of speech and expression.
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Information security policy on govt agenda: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 08, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance, Information Technology
As an increasing quantity of sensitive information is transmitted through electronic channels, the government is considering putting in place an internal information security policy to reduce the risk of leaks and counter possible cyber attacks, said three government officials involved in discussions on the proposal.
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India debates limits to freedom of expression: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 28, 2012 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
From Google to Facebook, from world-famous author Salman Rushdie to a little-known political cartoonist, it has become increasingly easy in recent months to offend the Indian government, and to incur the wrath of the censor or even the threat of legal action.
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India won't censor social media: Telecom Minister: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 15, 2012 — last modified Mar 01, 2012 07:15 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
India does not intend to censor online social networks such as Facebook, a minister said Tuesday, but he demanded that they obey the same rules governing the press and other media. The article by AFP was published in the Tribune on February 14, 2012.
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