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

Facebook Banking application from ICICI Bank

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

The ICICI Bank application on Face Book that facilitates money transfers to “Friends” is reported to have the following functionality. The application is called “Pockets” -Split & Share that allows customers to split and track expenses and share them with … Continue reading →

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Discussion Paper on Future Banking Structure in India

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

RBI had released a discussion paper on the Indian Banking Structure-Future Way Ahead. Comments can be sent upto October 31 2013. Copy of the discussion paper is available here The discussion paper has many points of debate such as Small … Continue reading →

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RBI may very well disclose its favourite Bank Licensee

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

In a series of changes announced by RBI on the criteria for selecting Bank licensees, one more statement has come out today stating that “RBI may dilute the initial Capital Requirement to accommodate more licenses”. Report Coming after addition of … Continue reading →

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Khayaal aapka..loss bhi aapka..laabh to hamara

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

In an interesting technology innovation, ICICI Bank has announced introduction of a “Face Book” application which can enable you transfer funds from your account to your face book friends. According to information available, in order to  make a payment to any … Continue reading →

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Revenge Porn Law Contemplated in California

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

A Bill to criminalize acts of vengence by ex-spouses/ex-boy/girl friends posting obscene pictures on the Internet is contemplated to be punished under a new law proposed in California. The proposed punishment is 6 months jail and/or US $1000 as fine. … Continue reading →

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What does the new RBI Governor has to say for this?

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

Yet another case of Banking fraud involving loss of Rs 19 lakhs to a retired IIT professor has been reported by DNA. See report This is a typical phishing fraud arising out of failure of security in the Banking system. … Continue reading →

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