Author Archives: Vijayashankar Na

About Vijayashankar Na

Naavi is a veteran Cyber Law specialist in India and is presently working from Bangalore as an Information Assurance Consultant. Pioneered concepts such as ITA 2008 compliance, Naavi is also the founder of Cyber Law College, a virtual Cyber Law Education institution. He now has been focusing on the projects such as Secure Digital India and Cyber Insurance

Right to Privacy should cease at death

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Vijayashankar Na

At a time when India is debating a new law on Data Protection, an interesting question has been raised  before the Supreme Court about the “Right of Privacy” and whether it extends beyond death. The recent judgement of a 9 … Continue reading →

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Magistrate D Arul Raj is an unsung hero in development of Jurisprudence under Section 65B of Indian Evidence Act

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Vijayashankar Na

International Commission of Jurists, Bangalore had organized a lecture on Digital Evidence and Section 65B of Indian Evidence Act at the Karnataka High Court on 8th December 2017. Speaking on the occasion, Naavi highlighted the evolution of Section 65B as … Continue reading →

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Infosys Finacle.. set to radicalize Indian Financial System.. has Finacle Trade Connect been approved by RBI or IDRBT?

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Vijayashankar Na

The fact that Technologists have scant regard for law is well known. The developments in the Bitcoin scenario is an indication. Despite Bitcoin is the established “Currency for the Criminals” and “Black Money Hoarding Tool”, technologists say “So What?… I … Continue reading →

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FKCCI Bangalore discusses Bitcoin as an Investment

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Vijayashankar Na

On 27th, November 2017, a talk had been arranged by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce, in the FKCCI building, K.G.Road, Bangalore. The gathering consisting mainly of members of the chamber was addressed by Mr Satvik Vishwanathan, CEO of … Continue reading →

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Proposed Data Protection Legislation in India- White Paper released

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Vijayashankar Na

Justice B.N. Srikishna Committee constituted on 31st July 2017 to draft a “Privacy Act” for India has come out with a white paper for pubic comments. The 243 page report is now in public domain and seeks public response to every … Continue reading →

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ITA 2008 already has a provision.. if Sophia breaks our law

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Vijayashankar Na

The advent of the “Humanoid robots” and “Artificial Intelligence” is posing a challenge to the law makers and interpreters on how does the current laws affect the actions of these machines. Saudi Arabia has created a complication by granting “Citizenship” … Continue reading →

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