What You Should Know About the Cyber Attack on Dell.com
Introduction Dell Inc., an American international information technology corporation announced on Nov. 14, 2018 that it reset passwords for all accounts on its Dell.com online electronics shop almost five days after it found and prevented hackers seeking to steal consumer info. Context. The business is one of the world’s largest technology companies, employing 1,00,000 plus […]
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 – Key Highlights
I. Background On August 3, 2023, the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (“DPDP Bill”) was introduced by the Central Government in the Indian Parliament. The DPDP Bill is the fifth iteration of the personal data protection legislation and appears to be based on the draft Bill released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology […]
India Needs to Nip the Rogue Drones problem in the Bud
We are increasingly deploying Autonomous Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for civil use. To facilitate and promote their deployment, governments around the world are also coming up with regulations. However, there seems to be a gap between regulating civilian drones and preventing rogue drones as a tool for warfare. The current mechanisms and procedures might prove inadequate […]
Use E-Aadhaar & Masking to keep trouble away
If you are living in India, you know what Aadhaar is. And then you most probably know that it is a unique number used to identify an Indian citizen, and is very often “unofficially necessary” in order to access basic services. But we also fear showing our Aadhaar ID at every place, since it contains […]
What is Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? Is it different from crypto
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) are being floated as the next form of monetary instrument. Many central banks across the world are actively toying with the idea of issuing digital currencies. Authorities see these digital currencies as tools to increase transparency and financial inclusion. At the same time, they view cryptocurrencies as a danger to financial stability. Therefore, it becomes pertinent to understand […]
What is Encryption: For Dummies
Encryption techniques are increasingly used in non-military and government environments. Businesses have also begun relying on technology to protect applications and sensitive information. Incorporating encryption makes the clients trust you better. A lot of sensitive data, including personal information, and official documents are shared between devices and stored on the cloud. Using multiple platforms and devices risks […]
Regulating Artificial Intelligence is Imperative to Protect Fundamental Rights
The adoption of Artificial intelligence (AI) tools for governance has been steadily increasing. State authorities in India have increasingly started moving towards a surveillance society. Citizens are tracked under the guise of maintaining peace and security, which has met with resistance from privacy advocates. Unregulated deployment and misuse of artificial intelligence tools have a negative effect on the fundamental rights of citizens. The need to regulate Artificial Intelligence based tools The lingering pertinent question is when and how to regulate AI tools. A prominent […]
All You Need to Know About the Guidelines on Influencer Advertising on Digital Media
Introduction Anyone with a social media account is familiar with the idea of influencer marketing. According to a marketing firm, India’s influencer market is worth $75-$150 million per year currently, compared to $1.75 billion globally. This industry has quickly transformed into a mainstream advertising market that is only supposed to expand as more Indians go online. Influencer […]
All You Need to Know About Cyberflashing
Introduction Cyber-flashing is becoming the 21st century form of sexual harassment. In the era of technology, where sending a message or media post is immediate, one seldom cares about what they are sending. People use their online identities to experience a sense of comfort. This contributes to careless and irresponsible behaviour by individuals, particularly towards […]
What Are the Different Aspects to Consider When Downloading Files on Your PC
Introduction On the internet, security and convenience are never on the same page. The more one bends for comfort, the simpler it becomes to be the target of a malicious cyber. Downloads have been a way of life in the modern world. It’s unusual to see anyone without a gadget, and since so many of […]