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Tallapaka Pada Sahityam is now on Wikisource — by Pavan Santhosh — last modified Jul 10, 2017 01:44 PM
Explore money apps but watch your data — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 08, 2017 12:46 PM
Financial apps may appear to be free but before you install them, read their privacy policies to know what you may be signing away.
Privacy is culture specific, MNCs hit by Aadhaar, says TRAI chief — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 07, 2017 01:57 PM
A clutch of petitions filed by those opposing what they call the unchecked use of Aadhaar is currently in the Supreme Court.
New rules for govt agencies to ensure security of personal data — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 07, 2017 01:51 PM
The new rules put the onus on government departments and agencies to safeguard personal data or information held by them.
Aadhaar: Ushering in a Commercialized Era of Surveillance in India — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 07, 2017 12:45 PM
Since last year, Indian citizens have been required to submit their photograph, iris and fingerprint scans in order to access legal entitlements, benefits, compensation, scholarships, and even nutrition programs. Submitting biometric information is needed for the rehabilitation of manual scavengers, the training and aid of disabled people, and anti-retroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS patients. Soon police in the Alwar district of Rajasthan will be able to register criminals, and track missing persons through an app that integrates biometric information with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS).
Centre brings in new safeguards following cases of Aadhaar data leaks on government websites — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 06, 2017 03:41 PM
The Centre has put in new safeguards following a number of cases of Aadhaar data leaks on government websites. All ministries are being asked to encrypt all Aadhaar data and personal financial details. Also, officials are being "sensitised" about legal consequences of data breach. And every government department is to now have one official responsible for Aadhaar data protection.
Tweets from the afterlife — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 06, 2017 12:46 PM
What happens to the digital legacy that celebrities leave behind after they die. Heena Khandelwal asks if their families must inherit their digital assets or can social media managers stake a claim.
Broadband Reforms for Local Manufacturing — by Shyam Ponappa — last modified Jul 05, 2017 02:03 AM
Broadband in India needs reforms for local manufacturing and for infrastructure expansion and utilisation.
T20 Germany and Beyond: Digital Economy — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 06, 2017 03:25 PM
Elonnai Hickok participated in a round-table discussion organized by GIZ and EPF in Berlin from May 29 to 30, 2017.
Stockholm Internet Forum 2017 — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 06, 2017 01:43 PM
Elonnai Hickok participated in the Stockholm Internet Forum 2017 held in Stockholm from May 15 to 18, 2017. She spoke on the panel "Private sector and civil society collaboration to advance freedom online". The event was organized by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
Comments from the Centre for Internet and Society on Renewal of .NET Registry Agreement — by Vidushi Marda — last modified Jun 06, 2017 01:35 PM
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) is grateful for the opportunity to comment on the proposed renewal of the .NET Registry Agreement.
Online Trolls Attack Critics of India's Aadhaar State ID System — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 07, 2017 01:34 PM
India's biometric state ID system has been leaking citizens’ data for months. When this information surfaced in April 2017, it stoked fears that the system could be used as an instrument of surveillance against Indian residents.
Fixing Copyright for Education (SCCR34 Side Event) — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 07, 2017 12:48 AM
This event, hosted by Communia, EIFL, Creative Commons, and PIJIP, provided an overview of legal trends and developments concerning education, and presented the reality of education today. Anubha Sinha was a speaker.
34th SCCR: A Summary Report — by Anubha Sinha — last modified May 30, 2017 01:55 PM
The 34th session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) was held from 1st- 5th May 2017 at Geneva, Switzerland. Anubha Sinha attended the session and provides an update on the status of discussions and noteworthy emerging/unsolved debates in the Committee.
34th SCCR: Observer Statements on Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and Archives — by Anubha Sinha — last modified May 30, 2017 05:55 AM
Observers made the following statements on the agenda of limitations and exceptions for libraries and archives on 3rd May 2017.
34th SCCR: Observer Statements on Limitations and Exceptions for Educational and Research Institutions — by Anubha Sinha — last modified May 30, 2017 05:51 AM
Observers made the following statements on discussion around limitations and exceptions for educational and research institutions on 3rd May 2017.
34th SCCR: Observer Statements on Proposal for Analysis of Copyright related to the Digital Environment — by Anubha Sinha — last modified May 30, 2017 05:39 AM
Observers made the following statements on GRULAC's proposal on analysis of copyright related to the digital environment on 5th May 2017.
BBMP faces ire for publishing pourakarmikas' Aadhaar details on website — by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jun 06, 2017 02:27 PM
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has published the Aadhaar details and other personal information of thousands of its pourakarmikas - civic workers who sweep streets and collect waste door-to-door.
Digital native: Look before you (digitally) leap — by Nishant Shah — last modified Jun 08, 2017 01:22 AM
Creating a digital future is great, but there’s a serious need to secure the infrastructure first.
Sharad Sharma Apologises for Trolling Aadhaar Critics; Unmasking Ispirit's Controversial Trolling Program — by Prasad Krishna — last modified May 26, 2017 01:08 AM
Last weekend I was at Aditi Mittal’s standup comedy show in Mumbai where she made a cheeky remark that stayed with me – “Do you guys know what India’s soft power is today? It is trolling!”
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