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Joanne DCunha

Joanne DCunha

Privacy

NCRB finally responds to legal notice on facial recognition, we promptly send a rejoinder...

The NCRB promptly responds as we followed up on our legal notice and IFF replies having to restate original asks.
08 November, 2019
3 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Parliament

MEITY to brief the Standing Committee on IT, we have a few topics they can talk about.

The Standing Committee of IT is holding a meeting on October 25, 2019 where it will be briefed by MEITY on safeguarding citzens online. We flag a few concerns that need addressing.
24 October, 2019
2 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Shutdown

Postpaid connections restored in Jammu & Kashmir but access restricted due to charges levied.

Post-paid connections restored but access is restricted as users are made to clear charges in order to make use os services. We write to the DOT to direct ISPs to waive charges.
23 October, 2019
2 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Filings

Facebook’s Transfer Petition in Madras HC case involving encryption and traceability allowed after Tamil Nadu Government withdraws objections

In today's hearing, the SC allowed Facebook's transfer petition in Antony Clement Rubin v. Union of India after the Tamil Nadu Government withdrew its objections to the transfer.
22 October, 2019
3 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Breaches

What has the NPCI found on the TrueCaller security breach? We write to them asking just that.

The NPCI began an investigation on the TrueCaller security breach that occurred on July 30, 2019. We write to them to enquire on the insight and outcomes of the investigation.
18 October, 2019
1 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Privacy

Here's looking at you/he/she/they! The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy looks at gender and personality.

The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy is exploring the importance of the right to privacy specifically its enjoyment based on gender and personality. IFF makes a submission with concerns and recommendations.
17 October, 2019
3 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha

BSNL's claim: "We have DND Mechanisms".

Highlights * Background: Over the last couple of months, IFF has been writing representations and filing RTIs on the very apparent code injecting BSNL continues to the engage in. Recently, we wrote to BSNL once again based on insights provided by IFF's pro-active supporters. * New update: BSNL provides another response to an RTI we filed in August on which shed some light to some of the processes they apply while they admittedly engage in code injections. Background The cod
11 October, 2019
3 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
66A

To stab or not to stab: is the Zombie really dead?

RTI data reveals that although Courts have actively complied with SC's directions, the Chief Secretaries and DGP's were sent advisories only during the case, no advisories have been sent after.
07 October, 2019
3 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Net Neutrality

The dirty secret about website blocking in India... #WhatTheBlock

We put ISPs on notice for illegal website blockings.
03 October, 2019
5 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Surveillance

Breaking: New insight into the Secret Operating Procedures of State Governments for Surveillance

To understand how states have been conducting surveillance, we filed RTIs with various state governments on what standard operating procedures are at play.
25 September, 2019
3 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha

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