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'IRCTC’s Aadhaar play can violate SC order and derail National Security': by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 07, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Your online railway bookings are going to become a wee bit more difficult if they aren’t already so.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Digital Divide: pros and cons of Modi's latest big initiative: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 06, 2015 — 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.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Anti-Spam Laws in Different Jurisdictions: A Comparative Analysis: by Rakshanda Deka — published Jul 02, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
This paper is divided into three sections. The first section puts forth a comparative table of the spam laws of five different countries - the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom - based on eight distinct parameters- jurisdiction of the legislation, definition of ‘spam’, understanding of consent, labelling requirements, types of senders covered, entities empowered to sue, exceptions made and penalties prescribed. The second section is a brief background of the problem of spam and it attempts to establish the context in which the paper is written. The third section is a critical analysis of the laws covered in the first section. In an effort to spot the various loopholes in these laws and suggest effective alternatives, this section points out the distinctions between the various legislations and discusses briefly their respective advantages and disadvantages.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
DesiSec: Cybersecurity and Civil Society in India: by Laird Brown — published Jun 20, 2015 — last modified Jun 29, 2015 04:25 PM — filed under: Censorship, Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Cyber Security Film, Featured, Chilling Effect, Cyber Security, Homepage, Cyber Security Interview
As part of its project on mapping cyber security actors in South Asia and South East Asia, the Centre for Internet & Society conducted a series of interviews with cyber security actors. The interviews were compiled and edited into one documentary. The film produced by Purba Sarkar, edited by Aaron Joseph, and directed by Oxblood Ruffin features Malavika Jayaram, Nitin Pai, Namita Malhotra, Saikat Datta, Nishant Shah, Lawrence Liang, Anja Kovacs, Sikyong Lobsang Sangay and, Ravi Sharada Prasad.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Mastering the Art of Keeping Indians Under Surveillance: by Bhairav Acharya — published May 30, 2015 — last modified Aug 23, 2015 12:26 PM — filed under: Surveillance, Internet Governance, Privacy
In its first year in office, the National Democratic Alliance government has been notably silent on the large-scale surveillance projects it has inherited. This ended last week amidst reports the government is hastening to complete the Central Monitoring System (CMS) within the year.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The Four Parts of Privacy in India: by Bhairav Acharya — published May 30, 2015 — last modified Aug 23, 2015 01:04 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Privacy enjoys an abundance of meanings. It is claimed in diverse situations every day by everyone against other people, society and the state.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Paper-thin Safeguards and Mass Surveillance in India: by Chinmayi Arun — published May 20, 2015 — last modified Jun 20, 2015 10:17 AM — filed under: Surveillance, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Indian government's new mass surveillance systems present new threats to the right to privacy. Mass interception of communication, keyword searches and easy access to particular users' data suggest that state is moving towards unfettered large-scale monitoring of communication. This is particularly ominous given that our privacy safeguards remain inadequate even for targeted surveillance and its more familiar pitfalls.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
There's a Spy Behind Your Gadget Screen Tracking Data: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 25, 2015 — last modified May 31, 2015 03:50 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
More people are becoming aware of the risks that come with online habits.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Privacy International Network Meeting: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 21, 2015 — last modified May 02, 2015 05:02 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Sunil Abraham will be attending this meeting organized by Privacy International, UK in London on April 22 and 23, 2015.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Surveillance rises, privacy retreats: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 12, 2015 — last modified May 02, 2015 06:43 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and former US National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden have, at considerable personal cost, revealed how surveillance has eroded the private space in a world driven by digital technology.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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