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Cambridge Analytica row: Facebook data breach hit 560K Indian users: by Admin — published Apr 07, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
Facebook said that data and information of 87 million users globally were compromised.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
It Took Just 355 Indians to Mine the Data of 5.6 Lakh Facebook Users. Here's How: by Admin — published Apr 07, 2018 — filed under: Facebook, Internet Governance, Privacy
Data privacy in India is still a nascent subject. Experts say cheap data has led to unprecedented Facebook penetration. Often, it is seen that those who open an account are not aware of the privacy concerns.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
After data leak row, Facebook imposes restrictions on user data access: by Admin — published Apr 07, 2018 — filed under: Facebook, Internet Governance, Privacy
MEIT issues notice to Facebook even as experts debate absolute impact on the second largest developer community.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Your mobile apps have the permission to spy on you: by Admin — published Apr 03, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The top applications on the Android Play store in India seek permission like access to your camera, microphone, modify contacts and download files without notifications depending on the use of the app.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
If data is the new oil, how much does an Indian citizen lose?: by Admin — published Apr 03, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Surveillance capitalism is the business model of the Internet, so what exactly are we talking about here?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Parties seek social media influencers to go viral: by Admin — published Apr 03, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
It was 2015. Rahul Gandhi, Congress vice president then, met Mount Carmel College students in Bengaluru. Soon after the interaction, there were media reports on how Gandhi was stumped by the questions.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Narendra Modi app: The secret weapon in BJP’s elections arsenal: by Admin — published Mar 29, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
Narendra Modi app, BJP's secret weapon.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Narendra Modi’s personal app sparks India data privacy row: by Admin — published Mar 28, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
PM’s NaMo app sends user data to third party in US, says researcher.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Cambridge Analytica scandal: How India can save democracy from Facebook: by Sunil Abraham — published Mar 28, 2018 — filed under: Social Media, Facebook, Internet Governance, Privacy
Hegemonic incumbents like Google and Facebook need to be tackled with regulation; govt should use procurement power to fund open source alternatives.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
UIDAI servers or third parties, Aadhaar leaks are dangerous: Experts: by Admin — published Mar 27, 2018 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Even though the UIDAI has denied these reports, its arguments rest on shaky grounds, according to experts.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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