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Indian politicians are getting worried by American colonialism of the internet. Facebook’s WhatsApp is the most popular app on phones. Virtually every smartphone runs on Google’s Android system. YouTube is the favourite video platform and Amazon is the No. 2 online retailer. Some however think this is just as bad as being ruled by the […]

“You really want your grandson to become a delivery boy?” Vinit Goenka, the former National Co-convener of the BJP’s IT Cell, and a member of the Center for Raily Information Services (CRIS), said at MediaNama’s discussion on India’s Data Protection Law in New Delhi on 23rd of August. Goenka exhorted the audience to accept data […]

IN INDIA, US companies dominate the Internet. Facebook’s WhatsApp is the most popular app on phones. Virtually every smartphone runs on Google’s Android system. YouTube is the favourite video platform and Amazon is the No 2 online retailer. For some Indian political leaders, it is as if their nation – which was ruled by Britain […]

In India, US companies dominate the internet. Facebook’s WhatsApp is the most popular app on phones. Virtually every smartphone runs on Google’s Android system. YouTube is the favourite video platform and Amazon is the No. 2 online retailer. For some Indian political leaders, it is as if their nation – which was ruled by Britain […]

NEW DELHI — In India, American companies dominate the internet. Facebook’s WhatsApp is the most popular app on phones. Virtually every smartphone runs on Google’s Android system. YouTube is the favorite video platform and Amazon is the No. 2 online retailer. For some Indian political leaders, it is as if their nation — which was […]

India has asked all payment system operators to ensure localization of data by October 15 this year. A top IT expert says while there is a perceived reluctance by the companies to accept the change but compliance is a must. New Delhi (Sputnik): Indian media is abuzz with reports that two major international payment system […]

There is an increase in global scrutiny of how organisations store user data and the recent Cambridge Analytica’s misuse of Facebook user data, the Reserve Bank of India has proposed amendments to Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2017 for the domestic storage of payment systems data and the Committee headed by Justice B.N. Srikrishna submitted […]

One of the things we do before our #NAMA events, especially those where we’re trying to evolve a discussion, is share a reading list with those participating. Our panels are a means to a discussion, for us, audience participation is critical: it’s why we curate audiences. Our intent is to create meaningful conversations, and we’ve […]

History is replete with examples of a change being resisted and the voice of reason being suppressed to serve vested interests. The din surrounding the recently introduced draft e-commerce policy points in that direction. It exposes how little knowledge can be detrimental to the country’s progress. Those opposing the policy by stating that it affects […]