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Aadhaar's new security measures are good, it is still work in progress: by Admin — published Jan 26, 2018 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Here's a rundown of the three new features that the UIDAI will introduce to make Aadhaar seemingly more secure.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2013 — Penalising 'Peeping Toms' and Other Privacy Issues: by Divij Joshi — published Mar 31, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 12:17 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The pending amendments to the Indian Penal Code, if passed in their current format, would be a huge boost for individual physical privacy by criminalising stalking and sexually-tinted voyeurism and removing the ambiguities in Indian law which threaten the privacy and dignity of individuals.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Comments on the Information Technology (Guidelines for Cyber Cafe) Rules, 2011: by Bhairav Acharya — published Mar 31, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 12:15 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, SAFEGUARDS
Bhairav Acharya on behalf of the Centre for Internet and Society submitted the following comments on the Information Technology (Guidelines for Cyber Cafe Rules), 2011.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Clarify and define terms in IT rules, panel tells govt.: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 01, 2013 — last modified Apr 03, 2013 10:02 AM — filed under: IT Act, Internet Governance
In the wake of concerns that the government is increasingly using ambiguously-phrased terms in legal codes to crack down on online speech, the Parliament’s Committee on Subordinate Legislation has asked for greater clarity and definition on terms which can serve as grounds for restrictions.
Located in News & Media
WGIG+8: Stock-Taking, Mapping, and Going Forward: by Pranesh Prakash — published Mar 31, 2013 — last modified Apr 04, 2013 06:49 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
On February 27, 2013, the Centre for Internet and Society conducted a workshop on the Working Group on Internet Governance report, titled "WGIG+8: Stock-Taking, Mapping, and Going Forward" at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) + 10 meeting at Fontenoy Building, conference room # 7, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris from 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
New $1 Billion RIC Project Casts Doubts on Aadhaar: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 16, 2013 — last modified Apr 04, 2013 08:28 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Indian Government is going ahead with a new project dubbed RIC that will effectively undermine the existing UIDAI – Unique Identification Authority of India project and will cost a whopping $1 billion.
Located in News & Media
Internet, Mobile & Digital Economy Conference (IMDEC) 2013: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 16, 2013 — last modified Oct 25, 2013 06:18 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
FICCI, in association with the Ministry of Communications & IT, Government of India is organizing Internet, Mobile & Digital Economy Conference (IMDEC) 2013 on 17th October 2013 at Federation House, FICCI, New Delhi. The theme for this year’s conference is “Internet to Equinet: Empowering a Billion Online”. Sunil Abraham is a speaker in the session on "The Internet We Want: A Multistakeholder Approach".
Located in News & Media
India believes in Complete Freedom of Cyber Space: Kapil Sibal: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 25, 2013 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
The site of the impact of a cyber crime should determine jurisdiction, says information technology minister Kapil Sibal.
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Mapping Digital Media: Broadcasting, Journalism and Activism in India — A Public Consultation: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 25, 2013 — last modified Oct 25, 2013 10:46 AM — filed under: Digital Media, Event, Internet Governance
Alternative Law Forum, Maraa and the Centre for Internet and Society invite you to a public consultation on Mapping Digital Media in India, on October 27, 2013 at the Bangalore International Centre from 10 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Nowhere to hide: Govt making your personal details public: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 29, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The worst fears are coming true. Your sensitive private data may be up online turning you into a potential target of frauds. What is all the more dangerous is that you may be not even aware of this.
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