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No ID, no benefits: thousands could lose lifeline under India’s biometric scheme
by Prasad Krishna published Mar 21, 2017 last modified Mar 22, 2017 02:27 PM — filed under: , ,
Controversial Aadhaar card restricts fundamental rights, argue critics, limiting access to free school meals and exposing 1 billion people to privacy risks.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
No laws in India to protect customers if they lose money during digital transactions
by Prasad Krishna published Dec 02, 2016 — filed under: , ,
The lack of basic privacy and security laws pertaining to digital payments in India puts the onus on consumers who use such services.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
No party's got a clear stand, Aadhaar's fate hangs in balance
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 13, 2014 last modified May 05, 2014 06:01 AM — filed under: , ,
A non-UPA government for sure will review the multi-crore UID programme, but none of the parties have yet talked about scrapping it.
Located in News & Media
Blog Entry No UID Campaign in New Delhi - A Report
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 26, 2010 last modified Jun 20, 2012 03:51 AM — filed under: ,
The Unique Identification (UID) Bill is not pro-citizen. The scheme is deeply undemocratic, expensive and fraught with unforseen consequences. A public meeting on UID was held at the Constitution Club, Rafi Marg in New Delhi on 25 August, 2010. The said Bill came under scrutiny at the meeting which was organised by civil society groups from Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi campaigning under the banner of "No UID". The speakers brought to light many concerns, unanswered questions and problems of the UID scheme.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Noida cyber cell gives tips on preventing WannaCry attack
by Prasad Krishna published May 20, 2017 last modified Jun 07, 2017 01:18 AM — filed under: ,
The attackers targeted a weakness found in older versions of Microsoft Windows.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Nothing unique about this identity
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 09, 2011 — filed under:
Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking peeping tom to install your window blinds, opined, not long ago, the American poet and novelist John Perry Barlow once. The statement attains significance in the context of Unique Identification (UID) project which is being touted as a milepost in inclusive politics. Liberalisation evangelists see UID project as the most virtuous thing that can ever happen to the Indian people who find themselves excluded from the system.
Located in News & Media
Now, Aadhaar details displayed in Mizoram too
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 27, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Contrary to the Centre’s assurances, government websites are revealing digital details of the poor, leaving them vulnerable to financial frauds and identity theft.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Now, Twitter too caught up in Cambridge Analytica controversy
by Admin published May 02, 2018 — filed under: , ,
Twitter does not share a break-up of users by region, the platform has less than 100 million users in India.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Nowhere to hide: Govt making your personal details public
by Prasad Krishna published Oct 29, 2013 — filed under: ,
The worst fears are coming true. Your sensitive private data may be up online turning you into a potential target of frauds. What is all the more dangerous is that you may be not even aware of this.
Located in News & Media
Nullcon Security Conference
by Admin published Mar 07, 2019 — filed under: ,
On March 1 and 2, 2019, Karan Saini attended the Nullcon Security Conference organized by Nullcon at Holiday Inn Resort, Mobor Beach, Cavelossim, Salcette, Goa.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media