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18 Oct 2017
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Online bid for Science in MarathiPune scientists hold a workshop with Marathi Vishwakosh to thrash out how to provide more vocabulary for scientific discourse in the language, to cater to a vast majority that is not comfortable looking up info in English.
12 Oct 2017
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Ahead of data protection law roll out, experts caution that it shouldn't limit collection and use of dataWith India planning to roll out a new data protection regime following the landmark Supreme Court judgment upholding right to privacy as fundamental right, experts have cautioned that the new law should not limit collection and use of data.
10 Oct 2017
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Securing The Digital Payments EcosystemUdbhav Tiwari attended a consultation organized by NITI Aayog and Observer Research Foundation on October 9, 2017 in NITI Aayog office in New Delhi.
7 Oct 2017
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Sex, drugs and the dark webBlend anonymity and bitcoins for a ‘guaranteed safe’ cocktail of terrifying potential.
5 Oct 2017
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CyFy 2017CyFy 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. Sunil Abraham was a speaker.
4 Oct 2017
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Attempted data breach of UIDAI, RBI, ISRO and Flipkart is worrisomePerhaps, we got lucky this time, but the ongoing problem of massive cyber-security breaches wouldn't stop at one thwarted attempt to steal sensitive information from the biggest and most important databases.
20 Sep 2017
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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.
14 Sep 2017
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Russian social network VKontakte temporarily blocked in India for Blue Whale threatRussian social network Vkontakte, where the suicidal online "game" Blue Whale+ is believed to have originated, was blocked on certain internet service provider networks on Tuesday.
14 Sep 2017
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Point of View wins Laadli Media Award: “An encouragement to keep fighting for gender equality”The first season of Deep Dives - Sexing the Interwebs won the South Asian Laadli Media Award for Gender Sensitivity 2017 in the “Best web series" /"Special edition” category. Rohini Lakshané was one of ten contributors to the series of long …
9 Sep 2017
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In our anxiety about the Blue Whale Challenge, are we missing the elephant in the room?In the beginning, the Blue Whale Challenge seemed like it had all the hallmarks of an urban legend: an online self-harm game that instructed victims to commit increasing degrees of violence upon themselves, finally convincing them to commit …
8 Sep 2017
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Twitter tweaks user policy a day after SC clampdownThis, when India is looking to crack down on global firms exporting customer data to servers.
6 Sep 2017
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Why the lack of understanding about the Blue Whale Challenge poses a bigger threat?On 30 August, Vignesh A, a 19-year-old college student from Madurai committed suicide. Indications of self-harm on his body swaying investigating agencies to suspect that the suicide was related to the Blue Whale challenge-an online game …
31 Aug 2017
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Privacy is now a right in India. Here's what that means for the tech industryIndia's top court has put tech companies on notice.
23 Aug 2017
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UNESCO Internet Universality Indicators consulted at the 8th Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum“Internet Universality indicators should measure broad social implications of the Internet and serve as a powerful tool to foster sustainable development,” was a strong message delivered by Asia-Pacific stakeholders at UNESCO consultation …
23 Aug 2017
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Constitution of Committee for revision of Guidelines for Indian Government WebsitesThe ‘Guidelines for Indian Government Websites’ (GIGW) was formulated by National Informatics Centre to make Indian Government Websites usable, user centric and universally accessible.
23 Aug 2017
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Aadhaar may be made must for market investments: Good to curb laundering but what about data security?Aadhaar seems to be the master-key to get accesses into doors which once were never shut. Take for instance, your financial investments. Aadhaar may soon become mandatory for buying shares and mutual funds, according to a report in The …
22 Aug 2017
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Privacy laws: Alternatives to consentAs changes in technology have made it near impossible to obtain informed consent, the solution may lie in an accountability-based standard for privacy protection.
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.
28 Jul 2017
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19th RCEP MeetingAnubha Sinha participated in the 19th RCEP Meeting organized by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India in Hyderabad between July 17 to July 28, 2017.
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.