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#NAMAprivacy: Data standards for IoT and home automation systems
On 5th October, MediaNama held a #NAMAprivacy conference in Bangalore focused on Privacy in the context of Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) ... by Admin last modified Nov 08, 2017 02:15 AM — Filed under: ,
A Comparison of Legal and Regulatory Approaches to Cyber Security in India and the United Kingdom
This report is the first part of a three part series of reports that compares the Indian cyber security framework with that of the U.K, U.S and Singapore. by Authored by Divij Joshi and edited by Elonnai Hickok last modified Nov 14, 2017 03:26 PM — Filed under: ,
Aadhaar seeding: benefits and concerns
Products and services such as bank accounts, life insurance policies and phone connections have to be linked with Aadhaar. But is this of any real help? by Admin last modified Nov 23, 2017 02:02 AM — Filed under: , ,
India’s internet missionaries: The women Google is relying on to spread its Next Billion message
Google’s internet saathis have brought 11.5 million women in 105,000 villages online. But there’s a catch: the women are taught to use only Google products. by Admin last modified Nov 23, 2017 02:33 AM — Filed under:
Counter Comments on TRAI's Consultation Paper on Privacy, Security and Ownership of Data in Telecom Sector
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) has commented on the Consultation Paper on Privacy, Security and Ownership of Data in Telecom Sector published by the ... by Amber Sinha last modified Nov 23, 2017 02:29 PM — Filed under: ,
Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC)
The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace organized a meeting on November 21, 2017 in New Delhi. The meeting took place at Taj Diplomatic Enclave ... by Admin last modified Nov 23, 2017 02:38 PM — Filed under: ,
Financial CERT to combat cyber threats, says MoS home affairs
To tackle cyber threats to India’s financial institutions, the central government is mulling to establish a financial Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). by Admin last modified Nov 23, 2017 04:07 PM — Filed under: ,
Cyberattacks a significant threat to democracy: Modi
We have to ensure that cyberspace does not become a playground for dark horses of radicalism, says PM Narendra Modi at the fifth Global Conference on Cyber ... by Admin last modified Nov 24, 2017 01:29 PM — Filed under: , ,
BIS International Seminar on Internet of Things
To create awareness among Indian community and to provide a platform to all stakeholders to discuss the technology, challenges and the way forward with an ... by Admin last modified Nov 25, 2017 04:35 PM — Filed under: ,
OPINION | Data is New Oil and Human Mind the New Battlefield. India Must Wake Up Now
In information warfare, the battlespace is the human mind. This is where the privacy of an individual intersects with national security. Fighting this battle ... by Admin last modified Nov 26, 2017 03:28 AM — Filed under: , ,
CyFy 2017
CyFy is a conference on internet governance and cyber security organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in New Delhi between 2 and 4 October 2017. ... by Admin last modified Nov 26, 2017 09:36 AM — Filed under: ,
Should you worry about identity theft?
Laws in India regarding data protection may be weak, but following basic cyber hygiene rules can make your own defences stronger. by Admin last modified Nov 26, 2017 11:24 AM — Filed under: ,
Data Protection and Privacy in India: The (Fundamental) Right Way
Amber Sinha attended a roundtable conference on data protection and privacy on October 30, 2017 at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The close-door event was ... by Admin last modified Nov 27, 2017 02:01 PM — Filed under: ,
Securing The Digital Payments Ecosystem
Udbhav Tiwari attended a consultation organized by NITI Aayog and Observer Research Foundation on October 9, 2017 in NITI Aayog office in New Delhi. by Admin last modified Nov 28, 2017 03:27 PM — Filed under: ,
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. by Admin last modified Dec 05, 2017 02:03 PM — Filed under: ,
Breeding misinformation in virtual space
A well-informed citizenry and institutions that provide good information are fundamental to a functional democracy. by Amber Sinha last modified Dec 08, 2017 02:24 AM — Filed under: ,
RTI regarding Smart Cities Mission in India
Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) had filed an RTI on 3 February 2016 before the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) regarding the Smart Cities Mission in ... by Paul Thottan last modified Apr 21, 2016 02:25 AM — Filed under: , , ,
CCTV plays Sherlock
Whether it's the Mercedes hit-and-run in Delhi or the antics of the chaddi baniyan gang in Mumbai, police are increasingly relying on CCTV footage to solve ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Apr 24, 2016 04:51 AM — Filed under:
Government keeps experts out of cyber security discussions
Anja Kovacs of the Internet Democracy project feels that India has given away too much, and that India's multi-stakeholder approach in the context of the role ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Apr 24, 2016 05:03 AM — Filed under:
The Panama Papers and the question of privacy
This statement was originally published on privacyinternational.org on 4 April 2016. by Prasad Krishna last modified Apr 24, 2016 02:03 PM — Filed under: ,
Cyber Security of Smart Grids in India
An integral component of the ambitious flagship programme of the Indian Government- Digital India, which paves way for a digital data avalanche in the country, ... by Elonnai Hickok and Vanya Rakesh last modified Apr 28, 2016 03:34 PM — Filed under: ,
Why India’s attempt to police digital maps and satellite images is a ‘dumb’ idea
Are we back to the license raj? by Prasad Krishna last modified May 08, 2016 01:05 PM — Filed under:
Identity of the Aadhaar Act: Supreme Court and the Money Bill Question
A writ petition has been filed by former Union minister Jairam Ramesh on April 6 challenging the constitutionality and legality of the treatment of this Act as ... by Vanya Rakesh and Sumandro Chattapadhyay last modified May 09, 2016 11:52 AM — Filed under: , , , ,
Why The New Government Policy Mandating Panic Buttons On Phones Isn’t Going To Protect Women
Recently, the Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology Mr Ravi Shankar Prasad tweeted about new rules mandating a panic button in every ... by Prasad Krishna last modified May 15, 2016 09:45 AM — Filed under: ,
MHRD IPR Chair Series: Information Received from Delhi University
This post provides a factual description about the operation of Ministry of Human Resource Development IPR Chair’s Intellectual Property Education, Research ... by Nehaa Chaudhari last modified May 15, 2016 12:18 PM — Filed under: ,
Comments on Draft Electronic Health Records Standards
The Centre for Internet & Society submitted its comments on the Draft Electronic Health Records Standards to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. by Amber Sinha last modified Dec 15, 2016 08:45 AM — Filed under: ,
India Seeks to Limit Use of Maps and Satellite Images
Indians are discussing a plan to ban use of maps or satellite images of the country without approval from the government. by Prasad Krishna last modified May 28, 2016 12:38 PM — Filed under:
Suckfly Attacks National Stock Exchange Tech Vendor, Among Others
A cyber espionage group attacked an Indian IT firm that provides support to India’s largest stock exchange. It’s one of many attacks in the recent past. by Prasad Krishna last modified May 29, 2016 08:07 AM — Filed under:
Mobile Broadband: Leveraging for Business Transformation
Mobile India 2013 is being held at the Chancery Pavillion, Bangalore on 9 January 2013. Sunil Abraham is speaking at this event. by Prasad Krishna last modified Jan 15, 2013 08:40 AM — Filed under:
7th India Digital Summit 2013
This summitt organised by Internet and Mobile Association of India is being held in New Delhi from January 16 to 17, 2013 at the Lalit Hotel by Prasad Krishna last modified Feb 13, 2013 06:32 AM — Filed under: