WhatsApp was told to delete data of users who chose to opt out of its policy changes before September 25
GCIG is a two-year initiative launched by the Centre for International Governance Innovation and Chatham House.
Aadhaar, says former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani, has followed 'all the design principles laid by the Supreme Court.'
All the fixes require either the enactment of a data-protection law, or the amendment of our existing competition law. This can take many years. However, there is an opportunity for the government to act immediately if it wishes to, says Sunil Abraham.
The recent blocking of websites by Internet service providers was prompted by court orders to prevent piracy of Dishoom, the Bollywood movie
Experts say the new security features will significantly ensure there is no 'large-scale theft of people's identity'.
The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.
Private firms' offer to print Aadhaar details on plastic card a breach of law
Not only is your privacy stripped stark naked, says Mitali Saran, the system itself is illegal and vulnerable.
Absence of comprehensive data protection and privacy laws will be barriers in the government's digitalisation drive.
Aadhaar now has legal backing but it still faces challenges of privacy and data sharing
'It all runs on sugar-coated lies. If I like something, I will want to believe it.'
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