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praskrishna — 2014-03-28T11:44:24Z

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praskrishna — 2013-09-20T03:30:40Z

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praskrishna — 2014-05-27T10:58:06Z

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Scrap UID project, say people's organisations

praskrishna — 2011-04-02T12:26:57Z

The unique identification number project is executed without any legislative or parliamentary sanction.

Representatives of people's movements, mass organisations and institutions on Wednesday said the unique identification number (UID) project is being executed without any legislative or parliamentary sanction and demanded an end to it.

Sunil Abraham, executive director of the Centre for Internet and Society told press persons here that neither the launch of the UID project nor the constitution of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) had any legislative sanction. Nothing is known of how the chairperson of the authority is selected, while the project proposes finger-printing of the entire population and storing of biometric and personal data of every person throughout his life and thereafter.

“Although the scheme is to only provide verification of identity, it is unclear what safeguards would prevent third parties from handling, sharing and utilising the data for any purpose,” he said. The UIDAI has agreed to use the services of foreign companies, their software and hardware. It appears that no thought has been give to the perils of placing in the hands of foreign companies data pertaining to the entire population of the country, Mr. Abraham felt. About the claims that the UID project will save crores of rupees by preventing misuse of various welfare schemes, Mr. Abraham questioned whether any feasibility study had been made in this regard.

The UID, the National Population Registry and the NATGRID, once combined and connected, pose grave concerns pertaining to civil liberties and fundamental rights.

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praskrishna — 2012-04-11T10:36:37Z

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Science Gallery Workshop @ Srishti

praskrishna — 2012-12-04T15:42:58Z

Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology is organizing a workshop to discuss the exciting potential of envisaging a Science Gallery in Bangalore as a part of the Global Science Gallery Network. Sunil Abraham is participating in this workshop.

Srishti is hosting this first workshop in collaboration with the Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin, which is spearheading this initiative across six cities worldwide on November 23, 2012.

Shristi is inviting multiple stakeholders in the city, including scientists, technologists and artists, to begin discussions and collaborations to conceptualize the Science Gallery in Bangalore. The Science Gallery will explore intersections of art, science and technology, through public engagement particularly the youth, to make science accessible and inspirational to all.

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