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16 Jan 2018
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UIDAI introduces new two-layer security system to improve Aadhaar privacyThe 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 …
16 Jan 2018
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Is your personal information under lock and key?Customers, be more careful about how you log in and log off!
16 Jan 2018
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Hammered government offers Virtual ID firewall to protect your AadhaarDays 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 …
16 Jan 2018
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Bengaluru gives data safety tips to panelA crucial consultation ahead of the framing of the country's data protection laws witnessed animated discussions here on Saturday.
16 Jan 2018
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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 …
8 Jan 2018
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Congress attacks Centre after FIR filed over Aadhaar data breachCongress's chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said "every Indian must condemn this mindless act" of the government.
7 Jan 2018
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UIDAI denies any breach of Aadhaar databasePersonal data, including biometric information, of citizens safe and secure, says UIDAI on Aadhaar data breach.
4 Jan 2018
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From net neutrality to IBC & Aadhaar, how Vidhi is framing key government legislationIt's not every day that a 30-something former Oxford academic disrupts the plans of the world's biggest disruptor.
22 Dec 2017
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[Updated] Exclusive: OnePlus 5T’s Face Unlock feature may have infringed upon SensibleVision’s face recognition patentsThe blog post by Nachiket Mhatre was published by mysmartprice on December 22, 2017.
16 Dec 2017
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Paranoid about state surveillance? Here’s the FD Guide to living in the age of snoopsThe 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.
16 Dec 2017
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Masking personal data to protect privacy crucial for India, say expertsFinding 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.
16 Dec 2017
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Deadline For Linking Bank Accounts With Aadhaar To Be Extended To 31 MarchThe government does away with the existing deadline of 31 December for linking of bank accounts with Aadhaar and PAN
16 Dec 2017
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Checks and balances needed for mass surveillance of citizens, say expertsA 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.
7 Dec 2017
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Meeting with IP StakeholdersAnubha Sinha attended a DIPP meeting with stakeholders on December 7, 2017 in New Delhi. The meeting was organized by the Government of India.
7 Dec 2017
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Aadhaar linking deadline approaches: Here are all the myths and factsLove 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 …
6 Dec 2017
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Twitter India WorkshopManasa 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 …
5 Dec 2017
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State-led interference in encrypted systems: A public debate on different policy approachesState-led interference in encrypted systems. Sunil Abraham is a speaker for this event.
5 Dec 2017
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2nd Law Economics Policy Conference 2017The 2nd Law Economics Policy Conference is being organized by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi and Institute for New Economic Thinking, New York from December 4 to 6, 2017 at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
30 Nov 2017
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Bengalureans to receive Helen Keller awardThree Bengalureans and two organisations from the city have been selected this year for the Helen Keller awards, given by the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) and Mindtree.
29 Nov 2017
28 Nov 2017
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Govt releases white paper on data protection frameworkPublic comments are welcome till 31 December on the data protection white paper, which is aimed at securing digital transactions and addressing privacy issues.
27 Nov 2017
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Multinational Cyber Security Forum at University of HaifaSunil 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.
27 Nov 2017
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Five from Bengaluru get Helen Keller awardsThose from the city continue to dominate the 18th Helen Keller Awards 2017 with five Bengaluru-based individuals and organisations being honoured for their work towards empowerment of the differently-abled.
27 Nov 2017
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Data Protection and Privacy in India: The (Fundamental) Right WayAmber 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 organised by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.
27 Nov 2017
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Aadhaar verification at airports raises need for stricter data privacy regulationsThe absence of legislation is letting companies compile and deploy sensitive personal information without legal oversight.
27 Nov 2017
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6th Annual International Conference on Law & Policy issues "68th Constitution Day"Anubha Sinha attended the 68th Constitution Day on November 25, 2017 at Shangri-La's Eros. Indian National Bar Association in association with “Make in India” organized this event.
26 Nov 2017
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What You Need To Worry About Before Linking Your Mobile Number With AadhaarAs part of the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated March 23, 2017, major telecom service providers have issued a deadline of February 6, 2018, for linking mobile numbers with Aadhaar as part of the E-KYC …
26 Nov 2017
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OPINION | Data is New Oil and Human Mind the New Battlefield. India Must Wake Up NowIn information warfare, the battlespace is the human mind. This is where the privacy of an individual intersects with national security. Fighting this battle will require a new paradigm in thought and action.
26 Nov 2017
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India Today Conclave Next 2017: Aadhaar was rushed, says MP Rajeev ChandrashekharTalking at the ongoing India Today Conclave Next 2017, MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar said that Aadhaar was rushed and foisted on the country by authorities that fail to first create a proper ecosystem. Chandrashekhar gave his comments at a …
26 Nov 2017
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IDAP Interview Series: Interview with Nirmita NarasimhanIDIA Disability Access Programme did an interview with Nirmita Narasimhan. This interview was conducted by Madhavi Singh and Anusha Reddy. The interview was transcribed by Veda Singh, IDIA intern and student at Jindal Global Law School.