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Blog Entry Privacy and Security Implications of Public Wi-Fi - A Case Study
by Vanya Rakesh — published Dec 09, 2016 — last modified Dec 12, 2016 12:29 PM — filed under: , , ,
Today internet is an essential necessity in everyday work and recognizing its vital role, governments across the world including the Indian government, are giving access to public Wi-Fi. However, use of public Wi-Fi brings along with it certain privacy and security risks. This research paper analyses some of these concerns, along with the privacy policies of key ISPs in India providing public Wi-Fi service in Bangalore-namely D-VoIS and Tata Docomo, as a case study to provide suitable recommendations.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
India's Tech Policy Entrepreneurs
by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 08, 2016 — filed under:
The people who influence India's evolving technology policy.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Industry Consultation Panel on Data Retention - DSCI
by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 06, 2016 — filed under: ,
Udbhav Tiwari was a panelist for an Industry Consultation Panel on Data Retention organised by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) at the Le Meridian, New Delhi on 23 November 2016.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
10th NLSIR Symposium - Regulating E-Commerce in India
by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 06, 2016 — filed under:
Vidushi Marda participated in a panel at the "10th NLSIR Symposium on Regulating E-Commerce in India" at NSLIU on November 27, 2016 in Bengaluru.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Your digital wallet can be a ‘pickpocket’
by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 05, 2016 — filed under: , ,
If you have installed a wallet app on your smartphone, be careful. Many such apps can access data, even sensitive personal information, and have features that do more than just make payments. All that, with your due “permission”.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Developer team fixed vulnerabilities in Honorable PM's app and API
by Pranesh Prakash — published Dec 04, 2016 — filed under: , , , , , , ,
The official app of Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, was found to contain a security flaw in 2015 that exposed millions of people's personal data. A few days ago a very similar flaw was reported again. This post by Bhavyanshu Parasher, who found the flaw and sought to get it fixed last year, explains the technical details behind the security vulnerability.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
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
Lack of clarity about cashless and online transactions makes digital payments more worrisome
by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 02, 2016 — filed under: , , ,
Even as demonetisation pushes for more and more cashless and online transactions through, e-wallets, banks and other such apps, there is a serious lack of clarity on how these companies handle customer data, and how it is shared with other entities. "Data is the new oil," is an oft repeated phrase in nearly every technology related conversation that comes up anywhere in India today.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry The Technology behind Big Data
by Geethanjali Jujjavarapu and Udbhav Tiwari — published Nov 30, 2016 — last modified Dec 04, 2016 09:53 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The authors undertakes a high-level literature review of the most commonly used technological tools and processes in the big data life cycle. The big data life cycle is a conceptual construct that can be used to study the various stages that typically occur in collecting, storing and analysing big data, along with the principles that can govern these processes.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Comments to the BIS on Smart Cities Indicators
by Elonnai Hickok, Rohini Lakshané and Udbhav Tiwari — published Nov 30, 2016 — last modified Dec 11, 2016 07:56 AM — filed under: ,
The Bureau of Indian Standards released the Smart Cities - Indicator on 30 September 2016. The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) presented its views.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
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