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New Kids on the Blog
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 17, 2011 — last modified Apr 01, 2011 04:10 PM — filed under:
Across the world, the blogosphere is shrinking. But that might not be a bad thing. Look closer, self-indulgence has found newer platforms, and only the fittest and the smartest blogs have survived. This article was published by the Indian Express on February 6, 2011. Indian Express reporter spoke with Nishant Shah.
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Blog Entry A FLASH of Change
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 09, 2011 — last modified Jan 03, 2012 10:22 AM — filed under:
A fortnightly column on ‘Digital Natives’ authored by Nishant Shah is featured in the Sunday Eye, the national edition of Indian Express, Delhi, from September 2010 onwards. In this article published on February 6, 2011, Nishant Shah writes that citizens are organising, congregating, acting and thereby creating revolutions.
Located in Digital Natives / Blog
Blog Entry Wiki changes the world
by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 24, 2011 — last modified Jan 03, 2012 10:23 AM — filed under:
A fortnightly column on ‘Digital Natives’ authored by Nishant Shah is featured in the Sunday Eye, the national edition of Indian Express, Delhi, from September 2010 onwards. This article was published in the Indian Express on January 23, 2011. In this Nishant Shah explains how Wiki changes the world by making the ordinary person the expert and knowledge free.
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2(m) or not 2(m)
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 23, 2011 — last modified Apr 01, 2011 03:55 PM — filed under:
An article by Nilanjana S Roy was published in the Business Standard on February 19, 2011. In this article Nilanjana Roy explains to us how a copyright amendment might change the way we read, write and publish in India.
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Role of the Internet in Fostering Freedom of Expression and Strengthening Activism in India - A Workshop in Delhi
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 22, 2011 — last modified Apr 04, 2011 07:18 AM — filed under:
The Centre for Internet and Society (India) and the Central American Institute for Studies of Social Democracy DEMOS (Guatemala) have the pleasure to invite you to a day-long workshop on the role of the Internet in fostering freedom of expression and strengthening activism in India. The workshop will take place in the Constitution Club in Delhi on 4 March 2011.
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Blog Entry Pull the Plug
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 21, 2011 — last modified Jan 03, 2012 10:21 AM — filed under:
Is it time to start talking about the right to disconnect? There is so much expectation and focus on being connected to the internet, that it seems like we don't have a choice. This article by Nishant Shah was published in the Indian Express.
Located in Digital Natives / Blog
Open Letter to the Finance Committee: UID and Transactions
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 17, 2011 — last modified Feb 24, 2011 01:35 PM — filed under:
Since official documentation from the UIDAI is very limited, we assume that data pertaining to transactions would comprise of the Aadhaar number, identifier of the authenticating device, date-time stamp, and approval/rejection/error code. Recording and maintaining of data pertaining to transactions is very important because it increases transparency and accountability through an audit trail. However, storage of such sensitive data creates many privacy risks, because more often than not metadata gives you as much intelligence as raw data.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
Open Letter to the Finance Committee: UID Budget
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 16, 2011 — last modified Feb 17, 2011 11:18 AM — filed under:
This note presents the aspects of the UID project, which have not been considered or incorporated into the UID’s budget. The costs include re-enrollment, loss in human time, and the cost of the audit function.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
Open Letter to the Finance Committee: Operational Design
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 16, 2011 — last modified Feb 17, 2011 10:02 AM — filed under:
The objective of the UID project is to provide identity infrastructure that is not susceptible to fraud or error. This note highlights parts of the operational design of the project, which are flawed. We plead that each point be taken into consideration and that the design be suitably revised.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
Open Letter to the Finance Committe: Biometrics
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 16, 2011 — last modified Feb 17, 2011 01:12 PM — filed under:
This note points out the weaknesses inherent in biometrics and the pitfalls in using them. It recommends procedural safeguards that should be adopted by the UID in order to make the use of biometrics more secure and inclusive.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
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