Category Archives: Privacy

Cloud Computing and ITA 2008

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

Though “Cloud Computing” has been on discussion for the last 4 to 5 years, the rate of adoption is considered slower than expected. One of the main reasons is that during this period while there are new developments in the … Continue reading →

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Privacy Rule under HIPAA-HITECH Act expanded

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

HHS, the department of Health and Human Resources has revised the Privacy and Secuirty Rule and broadened its reach particularly for the Business Associates. Since many Indian entities work as Business Associates of HIPAA covered entities this development is of … Continue reading →

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Employee Fights against Unlawful activities of Employer

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

An interesting legal suit is being fought in US which has implications for any honest employee who is in a dilemma when he/she observes that the organization in which he/she works is engaged in unlawful activities or trying to cover … Continue reading →

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Is DDOS a legitimate form of Protest?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

The Anonymous group which is known for several DDOS attacks around the world has petitioned  Mr Obama that DDOS should be recognized as a legitimate form of protest. The group has claimed that DDOS is not a form of “hacking” … Continue reading →

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The Dilemma of Advertising on Internet

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

Advertisements on the Internet are increasingly attracting attention of the public. No doubt that advertisers using innovative advertising techniques are mainly responsible for this attention. But a news about a French ISP blocking advertisements by default through its routers has … Continue reading →

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Anonymity promotes democratic debates…study

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

A study of You Tube Videos has been presented by Mr Nn Laeeq Khan of the Michigan State University has thrown up a interesting thoughts on the “role of Anonymity” in online socializing. In the background of Internet Censorship controversies … Continue reading →

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