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Recipient of an E Mail must have the right to know the sender’s IP address
We speak a lot about “SPAM” and need to prevent it. We also speak of Phishing and other forms of impersonation that arises because people can send out e-mails (and also hide their domain registration details) all in the name … Continue reading
Bangalore Cyber Crime Police record a notable success…What next?
It was heartening to note today that Times of India front news page carried a news of a successful Cyber Crime prevention operation in which Skimming in 5 ATMs were detected before any customer reported a loss. Normally Banks realize … Continue reading
Why We need a Data Breach Protection Act rather than Data Protection Act
Our honorable Minister of IT Mr Ravi Shankar Prasad has stated that India will create a Global bench mark with its Data Protection Act which is being drafted now. While we welcome the goal set by the Minister, it is … Continue reading
Equifax Data Breach… What are the learning points for our Data Protection Act?
The Equifax Data Breach in USA is considered one of the most severe data breach of all times. For records, it is said that the largest data breach in terms of records compromised was Yahoo data breach with 1 billion … Continue reading
Google is the best teacher in the Digital World. But is it forgetting its basic reason for existence?
On the occasion of the “Teacher’s Day” today, it is appropriate to spare a few thoughts on the role of “Teaching” in the Digital Era. “Teaching” essentially involves “Knowledge Transfer” and it may happen either within the four walls of … Continue reading
Does Written Text of the Constitution not have any sanctity?
The alacrity with which the honourable Supreme Court constituted a 9 member bench to review “Whether Privacy is a Fundamental Right” and the release of the voluminous judgement before the retirement of Chief Justice Mr Kehar indicates that the CJI … Continue reading