Encryption Policy
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WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum quits amidst reported clashes with Facebook over data privacy; here's the full text of his resignation
Jan Koum’s plan to exit comes after clashing over WhatApp’s strategy and Facebook’s attempts to use its personal data and weaken its encryption.
Government working on amendments to cyber law and a new encryption policy
Government is working on amendments in cyber law and new encryption policy to protect data by addressing rapid changes in technology domain, a senior official said on Saturday.
Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) says usage expectations critical for ideal encryption policy
The interests of Internet users should be foremost in framing any encryption policy says IAMAI.
Any encryption policy requires holistic, inter-connected approach: Cyber crime expert
The draft encryption policy was completely silent on the Dark Net. This assumes more significance as Indians today are increasingly moving on to the Dark Net.
Data encryption policy blamed on lack of talent, key changes: Report
The whole draft national encryption episode has left netizens with a bitter-sweet taste. And now, the blame game has begun.
Encryption policy poorly worded by officer, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
After initiating the draft encryption proposal and the quick turnaround by the government, the blame now rests with a junior official who was part of the Department of Information and Technology (Dei-TY) panel.
Online outcry forces government to withdraw draft encryption policy
Why can't all the thinking be done before drafts are penned down for public review. A well thought, debatable report that will help avoid the whole retracting drama.
How Twitter reacted to India's draft encryption policy
After a huge backlash over the union government’s new draft encryption policy making it mandatory to store data in plain text (unencrypted) format for 90 days, the government has now confirmed some exemptions.
Knock knock...Who's there...Gestapo. Man, WhatsApp with our regulators?
Anything so draconian as the draft encryption law should be a matter of great concern.