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IP Addresses and Expeditious Disclosure of Identity in India: by Prashant Iyengar — published Aug 22, 2011 — last modified Dec 14, 2012 10:20 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
In this research, Prashant Iyengar reviews the statutory mechanism regulating the retention and disclosure of IP addresses by Internet companies in India. Prashant provides a compilation of anecdotes on how law enforcement authorities in India have used IP address information to trace individuals responsible for particular crimes.
Located in Internet Governance
CCTV in Universities: by Merlin Oommen — published Aug 10, 2011 — last modified Sep 01, 2011 09:50 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Basic Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Infrastructure is used to observe movements from a central room, and consists of one or more video cameras that transmit video and audio images to a set of monitors or video recorders.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
Govt wants to monitor Facebook, Twitter: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 09, 2011 — filed under: Internet Governance
The Union home ministry has written to the department of telecom asking it to "ensure effective monitoring of Twitter and Facebook".
Located in News & Media
Nothing unique about this identity: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 09, 2011 — filed under: Privacy
Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking peeping tom to install your window blinds, opined, not long ago, the American poet and novelist John Perry Barlow once. The statement attains significance in the context of Unique Identification (UID) project which is being touted as a milepost in inclusive politics. Liberalisation evangelists see UID project as the most virtuous thing that can ever happen to the Indian people who find themselves excluded from the system.
Located in News & Media
Re-thinking Key Escrow: by Natasha Vaz — published Aug 09, 2011 — last modified Aug 22, 2011 11:44 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Would you make duplicates of your house keys and hand them over to the local police authority? And if so, would you feel safe? Naturally, one would protest this invasion of privacy. Similarly, would it be justified for the government to have a copy of the private key to intercept and decrypt communications? This is the idea behind key escrow; it enables government ‘wiretapping’.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
Better Understanding of the Idea of Privacy Sought: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 07, 2011 — last modified Aug 08, 2011 07:40 AM — filed under: Privacy
Understanding the ways in which an individual's privacy is violated will help provide a better definition of privacy in India. At a public conference called ‘Privacy Matters' held at the Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS) here on Saturday, speakers underscored the need for discussions surrounding the privacy bill.
Located in News & Media
July 2011 Bulletin: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 28, 2011 — last modified Jul 30, 2012 07:00 AM — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Digital Natives, Telecom, Accessibility, Internet Governance, CISRAW, Openness
Greetings from the Centre for Internet and Society! In this issue we are pleased to present you the latest updates about our research, upcoming events, and news and media coverage:
Located in About Us / Newsletters
Facebook, my boyfriend is lousy: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 24, 2011 — last modified Jul 25, 2011 10:07 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
While a sizeable chunk of users do not mind living their life in public, oversharing can have nasty repercussions in real life. This article by Sahana Saran was published in the Bangalore Mirror on 24 July 2011.
Located in News & Media
Video Surveillance and Its Impact on the Right to Privacy: by Vaishnavi Chillakuru — published Jul 23, 2011 — last modified Sep 29, 2011 05:35 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The need for video surveillance has grown in this technologically driven era as a mode of law enforcement. Video Surveillance is very useful to governments and law enforcement to maintain social control, recognize and monitor threats, and prevent/investigate criminal activity. In this regard it is pertinent to highlight that not only are governments using this system, but residential communities in certain areas are also using this system to create a safer environment.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
UID: The World’s Largest Biometric Database: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 23, 2011 — filed under: Internet Governance
At the start of his presentation, Sunil Abraham pointed to two aerial drawings of cybercafes: one where each computer was part of a private booth, and one where the computers were in the open so the screens would be visible to any one. Which layout would be more friendly to women, and why, Abraham wanted to know. Some participants selected the first option, liking the idea of the privacy, while others liked the second option so that the cybercafe owner would be able to monitor users’ activities.
Located in News & Media

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