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Privacy
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16 Jan 2018
News
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 …
10 Jan 2018
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Fixing Aadhaar: Security developers' task is to trim chances of data breachThe task before a security developer is not only to reduce the probability of identity breach but to eliminate certain occurrences.
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.
18 Dec 2017
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Should Aadhaar be mandatory?This week, a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court will adjudicate on limited questions of stay orders in the Aadhaar case. After numerous attempts by the petitioners in the Aadhaar case, the court has agreed to hear this matter, just …
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.
16 Dec 2017
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Artificial Intelligence - Literature ReviewWith origins dating back to the 1950s Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not necessarily new. However, interest in AI has been rekindled over the last few years, in no small measure due to the rapid advancement of the technology and its …
8 Dec 2017
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Breeding misinformation in virtual spaceA well-informed citizenry and institutions that provide good information are fundamental to a functional democracy.
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 …
1 Dec 2017
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India’s Data Protection Regime Must Be Built Through an Inclusive and Truly Co-Regulatory ApproachWe must move India past its existing consultative processes for rule-making, which often prompts stakeholders to take adversarial and extremely one-sided positions.
29 Nov 2017
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.
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 …
25 Nov 2017
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Roundtable on Data Integrity and PrivacyAmber Sinha attended a roundtable on data integrity and privacy organized by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) on November 18, 2017 in New Delhi. The round table discussion was chaired by Shri Baijayant Panda, Hon'ble Member of …
24 Nov 2017
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Cyberattacks a significant threat to democracy: ModiWe have to ensure that cyberspace does not become a playground for dark horses of radicalism, says PM Narendra Modi at the fifth Global Conference on Cyber Space in Delhi.
23 Nov 2017
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Privacy issues exist even without AadhaarThere is a critical need for a data privacy regulator to penalize unauthorized disclosure of personal information.
23 Nov 2017
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Counter Comments on TRAI's Consultation Paper on Privacy, Security and Ownership of Data in Telecom SectorThe Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) has commented on the Consultation Paper on Privacy, Security and Ownership of Data in Telecom Sector published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on August 9, 2017.
23 Nov 2017
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Aadhaar seeding: benefits and concernsProducts and services such as bank accounts, life insurance policies and phone connections have to be linked with Aadhaar. But is this of any real help?
21 Nov 2017
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UIDAI admits 210 government websites made Aadhaar details publicThe Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has admitted that Aadhaar details were leaked on over 200 central and state government websites.
14 Nov 2017
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Breach Notifications: A Step towards Cyber Security for Consumers and CitizensThrough the Digital India project the Indian government is seeking to establish India as a digital nation at the forefront. Increasingly, this means having good cyber-security policies in place and enabling a prosperous business environment …
12 Nov 2017
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A Comparison of Legal and Regulatory Approaches to Cyber Security in India and the United KingdomThis report is the first part of a three part series of reports that compares the Indian cyber security framework with that of the U.K, U.S and Singapore.
8 Nov 2017
Blog post
Response Submission on TRAI's Consultation Paper on Privacy, Security and Ownership of Data in Telecom SectorCIS submitted its comments on the consultation paper on privacy, security and ownership of data in telecom sector which was published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on August 9, 2017.