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Reliance Jio data leaked on website : report
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 10, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Reliance Jio customer data was leaked on independent website magicapk.com, including details such as names, mobile numbers and email IDs , said a report.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
UIDAI declining multiple requests by police to share Indian citizens’ biometrics
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 06, 2017 — filed under: , ,
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the governing agency in charge of Aadhaar, has declined multiple requests from all law enforcement agencies, including the Delhi Police, for biometrics of citizens for criminal investigations, according to a report by The Indian Express.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why did Nandan Nilekani praise a Twitter troll?
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 12, 2017 — filed under: , ,
As the Supreme Court upholds the linking of ‘Aadhar’ with PAN, questions around ex-UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani praising iSPIRT head Sharad Sharma Twitter troll and ‘Aadhar’s privacy properties will continue to be asked.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
New law to unlock data economy
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 12, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Proposal has been sent to PMO for approval.
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Privacy is culture specific, MNCs hit by Aadhaar, says TRAI chief
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 07, 2017 — filed under: , ,
A clutch of petitions filed by those opposing what they call the unchecked use of Aadhaar is currently in the Supreme Court.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
New rules for govt agencies to ensure security of personal data
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 07, 2017 — filed under: , ,
The new rules put the onus on government departments and agencies to safeguard personal data or information held by them.
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Aadhaar: Ushering in a Commercialized Era of Surveillance in India
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 07, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Since last year, Indian citizens have been required to submit their photograph, iris and fingerprint scans in order to access legal entitlements, benefits, compensation, scholarships, and even nutrition programs. Submitting biometric information is needed for the rehabilitation of manual scavengers, the training and aid of disabled people, and anti-retroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS patients. Soon police in the Alwar district of Rajasthan will be able to register criminals, and track missing persons through an app that integrates biometric information with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS).
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Centre brings in new safeguards following cases of Aadhaar data leaks on government websites
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 06, 2017 — filed under: , ,
The Centre has put in new safeguards following a number of cases of Aadhaar data leaks on government websites. All ministries are being asked to encrypt all Aadhaar data and personal financial details. Also, officials are being "sensitised" about legal consequences of data breach. And every government department is to now have one official responsible for Aadhaar data protection.
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Online Trolls Attack Critics of India's Aadhaar State ID System
by Prasad Krishna published May 31, 2017 last modified Jun 07, 2017 01:34 PM — filed under: , ,
India's biometric state ID system has been leaking citizens’ data for months. When this information surfaced in April 2017, it stoked fears that the system could be used as an instrument of surveillance against Indian residents.
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BBMP faces ire for publishing pourakarmikas' Aadhaar details on website
by Prasad Krishna published May 29, 2017 last modified Jun 06, 2017 02:27 PM — filed under: , ,
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has published the Aadhaar details and other personal information of thousands of its pourakarmikas - civic workers who sweep streets and collect waste door-to-door.
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