Programme
Internet Governance
Privacy, free speech, surveillance, digital identity and cybersecurity. 3,058 items.
10 Aug 2013
News
Chinese hackers baiting Indian govt, corporate employees: reportHackers using fake subject headings to get users to open virus-laden email attachments.
8 Aug 2013
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Facebook: Limiting access to social media can restrict freedom of speechIn its counter-affidavit to the PIL in the Delhi high court, Facebook has argued that limiting access to social media can limit an individual's freedom of speech and expression.
7 Aug 2013
News
Token disclosures?Snowden’s Xkeyscore expose makes a mockery of Twitter’s transparency revelations.
7 Aug 2013
Event
The Phishing Society: Why 'Facebook' is more Dangerous than the Government Spying on You - A Talk by Maria XynouNext Wednesday, you are all invited to listen to Maria Xynou's crazy - or not-so-crazy theory of the "Phishing Society", in which surveillance, control and oppression is not imposed in a traditional top-down manner, but rather a personal …
7 Aug 2013
Blog post
Ethical Issues in Open DataOn August 1, 2013, I took part in a web meeting, organized and hosted by Tim Davies of the World Wide Web foundation. The meeting, titled “Ethical issues in Open Data,” had an agenda focused around privacy considerations in the context of …
7 Aug 2013
Event
Chennai: Learn to Protect your Online Activities!The Centre for Internet and Society cordially invites you to a Crypto Party at Asian College of Journalism Second main Road (Behind M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation) Taramani in Chennai on August 7, 2013, 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
6 Aug 2013
5 Aug 2013
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CIS Cybersecurity Series (Part 9) - Saikat DattaCIS interviews Saikat Datta, Resident Editor of DNA, Delhi, as part of the Cybersecurity Series.
5 Aug 2013
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'Ethical Hacker' Saket Modi Calls for Stronger Cyber Security DiscussionsTwenty-two year old Saket Modi is the CEO and co-founder of Lucideus, a leading cyber security company in India which claims to have worked with 4 out of 5 top global e-commerce companies, 4 out of 10 top IT companies in the world, and 3 …
2 Aug 2013
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The Hackers Way of Reshaping Policiesand how the Germans got a new fundamental right to digital privacy.
31 Jul 2013
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The Audacious ‘Right to Be Forgotten’There has long been speculation over the permanency of our online presence. Posting about excessively-personal details, commenting in a way which is later embarrassing, being caught in unflattering public photos; to our chagrin, all of …
31 Jul 2013
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More than a Hundred Global Groups Make a Principled Stand against SurveillanceFor some time now there has been a need to update understandings of existing human rights law to reflect modern surveillance technologies and techniques.
31 Jul 2013
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India's National Cyber Security Policy in ReviewEarlier this month, the Department of Electronics and Information Technology released India’s first National Cyber Security Policy. Years in the making, the Policy sets high goals for cyber security in India and covers a wide range of …
31 Jul 2013
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Guidelines for the Protection of National Critical Information Infrastructure: How Much Regulation?July has been a busy month for cyber security in India. Beginning with the release of the country’s first National Cyber Security Policy on July 2 and followed just this past week by a set of guidelines for the protection of national …
30 Jul 2013
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Your telco could help spy on youTelecom minister gives approval to changes in rules for mobile licences to enable such mass surveillance.
30 Jul 2013
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Google brings tabs to sneak advertisements into your inboxThe shift away from desktop browsing to mobile web has put the squeeze on Google's advertising revenues from traditional payper-click . But the tech giant is trying to set things right by sneaking ads into the user's inbox.
28 Jul 2013
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Guilty until Proven Innocent: Pirates, Pornographers, Terrorists and the IT Act in IndiaThe Research Center of Media and Communication at the University of Hamburg organized the Summer School 2013 at Hamburg, Germany from July 29 to August 2, 2013. Dr. Nishant Shah was a panelist in the session on "Guilty until Proven …
26 Jul 2013
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Your life's an open FacebookThe jury's out on Facebook's newly introduced Graph Search. While some argue that it's a stalker's dream come true, others say it's a great tool for social research. Shikha Kumar jumps right into the debate.
26 Jul 2013
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Meeting of a Sub-committee on DNA Profiling Bill in HyderabadA sub-committee has been constituted as per the recommendations of the Expert Committee of DNA Profiling Bill. The sub-committee will have a meeting in Hyderabad on August 6, 2013.
26 Jul 2013
News
Connaught Summer Institute on Monitoring Internet Openness and RightsMalavika Jayaram is a speaker at this event being held at the Munk School of Global Affairs, Bloor Street West.
24 Jul 2013
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Report on the 5th Privacy Round Table meetingThis report entails an overview of the discussions and recommendations of the fifth Privacy Round Table in Calcutta, on 13th July 2013.
23 Jul 2013
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CIS Cybersecurity Series (Part 8) - Jeff MossCIS interviews Jeff Moss, Chief Security Officer for ICANN, as part of the Cybersecurity Series.
22 Jul 2013
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You Have the Right to Remain SilentReflecting upon the state of freedom of speech and expression in India, in the wake of the shut-down of the political satire website narendramodiplans.com.
22 Jul 2013
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Snooping technology: Will CMS work in India?The Indian government plans to spend $132 million on setting up its brand new Central Monitoring System this year.
22 Jul 2013
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Parsing the Cyber Security PolicyAn effective cyber-security policy must keep up with the rapid evolution of technology, and must never become obsolete. The standard-setting and review bodies will therefore need to be very nimble, says Chinmayi Arun.
22 Jul 2013
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DSCI Best Practices Meet 2013The DSCI Best Practices Meet 2013 was organized on July 12, 2013 at Hyatt Regency, Anna Salai in Chennai. Kovey Coles attended the meet and shares a summary of the happenings in this blog post.
22 Jul 2013
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CII Conference on "ACT": Achieve Cyber Security Together"The Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) organized a conference on facing cyber threats and challenges at Hotel Hilton in Chennai on July 13, 2013. Kovey Coles attended this conference and shares a summary of the event in this blog …
19 Jul 2013
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Interview with Mr. Reijo Aarnio - Finnish Data Protection OmbudsmanMaria Xynou recently interviewed Mr. Reijo Aarnio, the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman, at the CIS' 5th Privacy Round Table. View this interview and gain an insight on recommendations for better data protection in India!
18 Jul 2013
News
सावधान आपके प्रोफ़ाइल पर है पुलिस की नज़र!जन लोकपाल, दिल्ली रेप केस और बाबा रामदेव के आंदोलनों में उमड़ी भीड़ से घबराई सरकारी एजेंसियां अब सोशल मीडिया पर कड़ी नज़र रखने के लिए मैदान में उतरी हैं.
18 Jul 2013
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CIS Cybersecurity Series (Part 7) - Jochem de GrootCIS interviews Jochem de Groot, former policy advisor to the Netherlands government, as part of the Cybersecurity Series