Programme
Internet Governance
Privacy, free speech, surveillance, digital identity and cybersecurity. 3,058 items.
22 Aug 2017
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Blue Whale Game may or may not be a hoax; it's teen mental health we should be talking aboutMany experts and investigations have found little conclusive proof that the Blue Whale game exists.
7 Aug 2017
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The rise of India’s typography communityMeet India’s typography community, as they adapt regional language scripts for the digital age and take their passion mainstream.
4 Aug 2017
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Workshop on Public Open Wi-Fi PilotPranesh Prakash was a speaker at the Workshop on Public Open Wi-Fi Pilot organized by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on July 25, 2017.
4 Aug 2017
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OHD on Consultation Paper on Net NeutralityPranesh Prakash was a speaker at the OHD on Consultation Paper on Net Neutrality organized by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on July 25, 2017 in Bengaluru.
29 Jul 2017
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UNESCO Multistakeholder consultation at 8th Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF)Sunil Abraham was a speaker at the APrIGF 2017 organized by UNESCO in Bangkok from July 26 to 29, 2017. Vidushi Marda also participated in the event.
29 Jul 2017
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Data in the open makes it easy for cyber criminalsWith data of about 10 crore bank accounts available in the public domain, it has become easy for cyber criminals to steal money. What makes detection of such crimes tough is the lack of convergence between various departments and sectors.
27 Jul 2017
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Cybersecurity Workshop: Spotlight On GCCS 2017Sunil Abraham, Udbhav Tiwari and Vidushi Marda attended this workshop which was held alongside the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) between the 25 - 27 July 2017 in Mahitaladhibesra Building, Chulalongkorn …
20 Jul 2017
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Social Activist Alleges Threat By Police Officer Over Possession of AadhaarSocial activist Shabnam Hashmi recorded a policeman telling her those without address proof and Aadhaar could be “eliminated”.
20 Jul 2017
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Calls for law change after Indians left in dark over data leaksFears Indian telecom upstart Reliance Jio suffered a major data breach, compromising the personal data of over 100 million customers, have prompted calls for India to adopt more robust laws to protect consumers.
20 Jul 2017
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Aadhaar privacy: Key issues that all Aadhaar card holders should bear in mindAs the Supreme Court hears petitions whether the right to privacy is a fundamental right, there are some key aspects that Aadhar Card holders should bear in mind, especially, because the government has made Aadhaar mandatory for a number of …
18 Jul 2017
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Indians Call For More Stringent Data Protection LawsThe government is India is facing calls to establish better cybersecurity laws to protect consumers’ data after fears have crept up that Reliance Jio, the telecom startup in India, suffered a major data leak.
14 Jul 2017
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Supreme Court sets up constitution bench to hear Aadhaar privacy issuesThe Supreme Court ‘s five-judge constitution bench will also decide if the Aadhaar privacy issue should be heard by a larger bench.
14 Jul 2017
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Centre to form panel to 'encrypt' MGNREGA-DBT database and prevent leaksAround 5 crore bank accounts of active MGNREGA workers yet to be seeded with Aadhaar.
10 Jul 2017
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Reliance Jio data leaked on website : reportReliance Jio customer data was leaked on independent website magicapk.com, including details such as names, mobile numbers and email IDs , said a report.
10 Jul 2017
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Act now to protect yourself against future ransomware attacksThere was Wannacry, then Petya, and several other lesser-known ones: With ransomware attacks coming thick and fast, get proactive about protecting yourself.
7 Jul 2017
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IViR Summer Course on Privacy Law and Policyattended the 2016 IViR Summer Course on International Privacy Law as a beneficiary of the OSF Civil Society Scholarship in Amsterdam from July 3 to 7, 2017.
6 Jul 2017
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UIDAI declining multiple requests by police to share Indian citizens’ biometricsThe Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the governing agency in charge of Aadhaar, has declined multiple requests from all law enforcement agencies, including the Delhi Police, for biometrics of citizens for criminal …
29 Jun 2017
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Freedom of Expression on the Internet : Possibilities and ChallengesSharat Chandra Ram was a speaker at an international seminar organized by Bolivar Technological University, Cartagena in Colombia on June 29, 2017. The theme of the seminar was ‘Freedom of Expression on the Internet : Possibilities and …
28 Jun 2017
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GoldenEye ransomware attack hit operations at Pipavav Port, JNPTShipping ministry says the GoldenEye ransomware attack at JNPT and Pipavav port may result in bunching of inbound and outbound cargo.
26 Jun 2017
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Second India China Think-Tank ForumThe second India-China Think-Tank Forum was held in Beijing from June 22 to 27, 2017. The Forum was jointly organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies, the Indian Council of World Affairs, and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. …
23 Jun 2017
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DSCI Best Practices MeetUdbhav Tiwari represented CIS on a Panel titled "Reposing Trust in Citizen Identity Systems" at the DSCI Best Practices Meet held at the ITC Gardenia on June 22 and 23, 2017 in Bangalore.
21 Jun 2017
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BIS LITD 17 Privacy Panel meetingUdbhav Tiwari represented CIS at this meeting organized by National Law School of India University in Bangalore on June 21, 2017.
19 Jun 2017
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2nd India Think Tank ForumUdbhav Tiwari participated in a panel titled "The New Cold War: Information and Cyber Wars" at the Second India Think Tank Forum organized by ORF, the Think Tank Programme at UPenn and the McKinsey Institute between 19 to 21 June 2017 at …
16 Jun 2017
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International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA 2017)Sharat Chandra Ram was part of a 90 minute academic panel at ISEA 2017 organized by the University of Caldas, Manizales in Columbia. The event was held from June 11 to 16, 2017.
12 Jun 2017
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Why did Nandan Nilekani praise a Twitter troll?As the Supreme Court upholds the linking of ‘Aadhar’ with PAN, questions around ex-UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani praising iSPIRT head Sharad Sharma Twitter troll and ‘Aadhar’s privacy properties will continue to be asked.
12 Jun 2017
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Placements at NUJS: Class of 2017 Scores 100%The Campus Recruitment Committee of the Class of 2017, NUJS is proud to confirm that NUJS has once again topped the placement tally among the premier national law schools, in terms of number of jobs, for the year 2016-17 with the graduating …
12 Jun 2017
12 Jun 2017
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Are biometrics hack-proof?There are growing concerns over biometric security in India. We ask the experts if biometrics can really be hacked.
8 Jun 2017
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Explore money apps but watch your dataFinancial apps may appear to be free but before you install them, read their privacy policies to know what you may be signing away.
7 Jun 2017
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Privacy is culture specific, MNCs hit by Aadhaar, says TRAI chiefA clutch of petitions filed by those opposing what they call the unchecked use of Aadhaar is currently in the Supreme Court.