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Do we need the Aadhar scheme?
"Decentralisation and privacy are preconditions for security. Digital signatures don’t require centralised storage and are much more resilient in terms of ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Feb 03, 2012 10:11 AM — Filed under: ,
Sense and Censorship
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) bills, at the US House of Representatives and Senate, respectively, appear to enforce property ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Jan 31, 2012 06:15 AM — Filed under: , ,
The Quixotic Fight to Clean up the Web
The ongoing attempt to pre-screen online content won’t change anything. It will only drive netizens into the arms of criminals, writes Sunil Abraham in this ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Jan 26, 2012 08:53 PM — Filed under: , , ,
US Clampdown Worse than the Great Firewall
If you thought China’s Internet censorship was evil, think again. American moves to clean up the Web could hurt global surfers, writes Sunil Abraham in this ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Jan 26, 2012 08:42 PM — Filed under: , ,
That’s the unkindest cut, Mr Sibal
There’s Kolaveri-di on the Internet over Kapil Sibal’s diktat to social media sites to prescreen users’ posts. That diktat goes far beyond the restrictions ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Dec 12, 2011 04:59 AM — Filed under: ,
India’s dreams of web censorship
If you are offended by this post, please contact Kapil Sibal, India’s telecoms and IT minister, and he will make sure it is promptly taken down. by Sunil Abraham last modified Mar 26, 2012 06:59 AM — Filed under: ,
Photocopying the past
There is no single correct position when it comes to intellectual property or IP. In fact, there are at least five correct positions that you could possibly ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Sep 25, 2011 08:06 PM — Filed under: ,
Nishant Shah
by Sunil Abraham last modified Nov 01, 2008 07:57 AM
Tin Chen
Tin Chen holding camera. by Sunil Abraham last modified Sep 08, 2009 04:56 AM
Pylons
by Sunil Abraham last modified Sep 26, 2008 01:26 PM
Route map for CCMG-JMI
by admin last modified Sep 21, 2008 02:43 PM
J. T. D'souza
by Sunil Abraham last modified Sep 23, 2008 10:50 AM
PDF Format
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Oo.org Format
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MS Format
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Open Access Day Flyer
by Sunil Abraham last modified Oct 31, 2008 09:24 AM
A2K3 Panel XI - Ogg Vorbis
by admin last modified Sep 21, 2008 02:43 PM
Privacy and Security Can Co-exist
The blanket surveillance the Centre seeks is not going to make India more secure, writes Sunil Abraham in this article published in Mail Today on June 21, 2011. by Sunil Abraham last modified Mar 21, 2012 09:05 AM — Filed under: ,
Snooping Can Lead to Data Abuse
THE NATGRID, aiming to link databases of 21 departments and ministries for better counter-terror measures, adopts blunt policy approach, subjecting every ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Mar 21, 2012 10:39 AM — Filed under:
Do You Want to be Watched?
The new rules under the IT Act are an assault on our freedom, says Sunil Abraham in this article published in Pragati on June 8, 2011. by Sunil Abraham last modified Mar 21, 2012 09:11 AM — Filed under:
Big Brother is Watching You
The government is massively expanding its surveillance power over law-abiding citizens and businesses, says Sunil Abraham in this article published by the ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Mar 21, 2012 09:32 AM — Filed under: ,
We are anonymous, we are legion
Online anonymity is vital for creativity and entrepreneurship on the Web, writes Sunil Abraham. The article was published in the Hindu on April 18, 2011. by Sunil Abraham last modified Mar 21, 2012 09:38 AM — Filed under:
Wherever you are, whatever you do
Facebook recently launched a location-based service called Places. Privacy advocates are resenting to this new development. Sunil Abraham identifies the three ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Mar 21, 2012 10:12 AM — Filed under:
Does the Government want to enter our homes?
When rogue politicians and bureaucrats are granted unrestricted access to information then the very future of democracy and free media will be in jeopardy. In ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Mar 21, 2012 10:12 AM — Filed under:
Facebook, privacy and India
Does Facebook's decision to open out user information and data to third party websites amount to an invasion of privacy and should users' seriously consider ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Sep 26, 2013 11:40 AM — Filed under:
Sense and censorship
Sunil Abraham examines Google's crusade against censorship in China in wake of the attacks on its servers in this article published in the Indian Express. by Sunil Abraham last modified Mar 21, 2012 10:15 AM — Filed under:
Wiki's worth, on a different turf
An Indian duo–a programmer and a mathematician–have developed a tool to expose anonymous writers and cleanse Wikipedia of rogue editors by Sunil Abraham last modified Oct 23, 2012 08:33 AM — Filed under:
When Whistle Blowers Unite
Leaking corporate or government information in public interest through popular Web service providers is risky but Wikileaks.org is one option that you could ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Mar 21, 2012 10:17 AM — Filed under: ,
Newspapers should empower citizen journalism
A single content-management system can be used to publish highly-targeted and customised content. Sunil Abraham, director, Centre for Internet and Society (CIS ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Oct 23, 2012 08:47 AM
Financial Speculation as Urban Planning
Talk by Prof Michael Goldman by Sunil Abraham last modified Apr 05, 2011 04:36 AM — Filed under: