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The Phishing Society: Why 'Facebook' is more Dangerous than the Government Spying on You - A Talk by Maria Xynou: by Maria Xynou — published Aug 01, 2013 — last modified Sep 27, 2013 09:16 AM — filed under: Event, Internet Governance, Privacy
Next 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 and collective "choice"...come and engage in a heated debate!
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Driving in the Surveillance Society: Cameras, RFID tags and Black Boxes...: by Maria Xynou — published Mar 26, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 03:26 PM — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
In this post, Maria Xynou looks at red light cameras, RFID tags and black boxes used to monitor vehicles in India.
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Microsoft releases its first report on data requests by law enforcement agencies around the world: by Maria Xynou — published Mar 27, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 12:19 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, SAFEGUARDS
In this post, the Centre for Internet and Society presents Microsoft´s report on law enforcement requests, with a focus on data requested by Indian law enforcement agencies.
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The India Privacy Monitor Map: by Maria Xynou — published Oct 09, 2013 — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society has started the first Privacy Watch in India! Check out our map which includes data on the UID, NPR and CCTNS schemes, as well as on the installation of CCTV cameras and the use of drones throughout the country.
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BigDog is Watching You! The Sci-fi Future of Animal and Insect Drones: by Maria Xynou — published Feb 25, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 03:38 PM — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
Do you think robotic aeroplanes monitoring us are scary enough? Wait until you read about DARPA´s new innovative and subtle way to keep us all under the microscope! This blog post presents a new reality of drones which is depicted in none other than animal and insect-like robots, equipped with cameras and other surveillance technologies.
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Report on the 4th Privacy Round Table meeting: by Maria Xynou — published Jun 25, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 11:04 AM — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
This report entails an overview of the discussions and recommendations of the fourth Privacy Round Table in Mumbai, on 15th June 2013.
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Interview with Mr. Reijo Aarnio - Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman: by Maria Xynou — published Jul 19, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Maria 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!
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