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India To Introduce Virtual ID For Aadhaar To Strengthen Privacy
The government will introduce a virtual identification number for Aadhaar to help strengthen privacy following several instances of data leaks.
Virtual Aadhaar ID: too little, too late?
Problems persist as many have already shared their 12-digit number with various entities, say experts
UIDAI's Virtual ID, limited KYC does little to protect Aadhaar data already collected, say critics
Aadhaar-issuing body, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), had barely started patting itself on the back for introducing the Virtual ID concept, what CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey called "one of biggest recent innovations in this field", when detractors came crawling out of the woodwork, all guns blazing.
Aadhaar Body Talked About Virtual ID 7 Years Ago, Put It Off: UIDAI Chief
"And at that time, it was felt that let us first give Aadhaar number, let us see how it plays out and then, at an appropriate time, this will be introduced," Ajay Bhushan Pandey, the chief executive officer of UIDAI, or the Unique Identification Authority of India said in an interview to NDTV this week. He called it an "extra layer of security" for the 119 crore people issued Aadhaar numbers.
Hammered government offers Virtual ID firewall to protect your Aadhaar
Days after reports surfaced claiming security breaches, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday announced the implementation of a new security protocol that would remove the need to divulge Aadhaar numbers during authentication processes and limit third-party access to KYC details.
Bengaluru gives data safety tips to panel
A crucial consultation ahead of the framing of the country's data protection laws witnessed animated discussions here on Saturday.
UIDAI introduces new two-layer security system to improve Aadhaar privacy
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a system of virtual authentication for citizens enrolled on its database and limited the access available to service providers in a move aimed at allaying widespread concern over security breaches that have dogged the world's largest repository of citizen data.
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UIDAI denies any breach of Aadhaar database
Personal data, including biometric information, of citizens safe and secure, says UIDAI on Aadhaar data breach.
From net neutrality to IBC & Aadhaar, how Vidhi is framing key government legislation
It's not every day that a 30-something former Oxford academic disrupts the plans of the world's biggest disruptor.
Checks and balances needed for mass surveillance of citizens, say experts
A number of measures are required to protect law-abiding citizens from mass surveillance and misuse of their personal data, according to top technology and legal experts.
Masking personal data to protect privacy crucial for India, say experts
Finding a way to protect privacy is critical, with the Supreme Court hearing petitions challenging the mandatory linking of Aadhaar to avail various social and welfare benefits.
Paranoid about state surveillance? Here’s the FD Guide to living in the age of snoops
The US does it, so does China. Ever since Edward Snowden’s revelations back in 2013, which exposed the extent of the US’s global surveillance apparatus, the public has been fairly clued into the extent of mass surveillance.
Deadline For Linking Bank Accounts With Aadhaar To Be Extended To 31 March
The government does away with the existing deadline of 31 December for linking of bank accounts with Aadhaar and PAN
Aadhaar linking deadline approaches: Here are all the myths and facts
Love it or hate it, you just can't escape it. We're talking about Aadhaar, which is a bigger buzzword than usual in the face of the looming end-December deadline for linkages with bank accounts, PPF, insurance policies, ration card and perhaps even PAN. As India rushes to comply, there are a number of myths and half-truth making the rounds.
Twitter India Workshop
Manasa Rao attended a workshop organized by Twitter titled "The Network Effort". It was an effort by the Public Policy and Government team at Twitter to enable NGOs and non-profits to conduct successful Twitter campaigns and teach them best practices.
State-led interference in encrypted systems: A public debate on different policy approaches
State-led interference in encrypted systems. Sunil Abraham is a speaker for this event.
FIGI Symposium 2017
Innovative Approaches to Digital Financial Inclusion Challenges.
Govt releases white paper on data protection framework
Public comments are welcome till 31 December on the data protection white paper, which is aimed at securing digital transactions and addressing privacy issues.
Multinational Cyber Security Forum at University of Haifa
Sunil Abraham participated in a meeting in Israel on Multinational Cyber Security Forum hosted by Center for Cyber, Law and Policy and University of Haifa in collaboration with the Hewlett Foundation Cyber Initiative.
