Ashwini SharmaTRAI’s website recently got a complete makeover for itself. The changes that have been made to the website to create the current look and feel, find resonance with the needs of most governments to communicate more effectively through it’s online …
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How many bits are enough ? the legality of encryption
Apar Gupta
Encryption as a technology presents unique challenges for the legal system since its use is feared to bring about its abuse. While the private sector may see it as necessary to promote confidentiality and data protection, state law enforcement remains deeply suspicious …
National Telecom Policy 2011
Saptak SanyalThe Ministry for Communications and IT, released on 10th October, 2011 the draft copy of the National Telecommunication Policy for public consultation and feedback in 4 weeks (Mint). The draft copy has been put up in a public …
Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2010 /100 sms per Day
Recently TRAI has prescribed a limit, of 100 SMS per day per SIM for all the customers. Currently, Telecom service providers offer SMS packages offering as many as 2000 SMS per day, which can be made use of by unregistered …
the telephone tapping provisions of the jan lokpal bill
A VAS(e) full of troubles!
TRAI has recently come out with a Consultation Paper on Mobile Value Added Services on 21st July 2011. The preface of the paper highlights the tremendous potential in provision of information, services and entertainment through Mobile Value Added Services (mvas) …
who takes the blame for a forged tap order ?
The Amar Singh Judgment where Amar Singh, the former BSP politician complained to the Supreme Court that his phone was illegally tapped, presents one of the most significant holdings on telecommunications privacy since the PUCL Judgment. The decision is …
Comments on the Privacy Bill, 2011
The last post contained an analysis of the third working draft of the Privacy Bill, 2011 dated 19th April, 2011 which aims to create a statutory right of privacy in India (download here). This post contains certain …
Comments on Draft Cyber Cafe Rules
Comments on the Information Technology (Guidelines for Cyber Cafe) Rules, 2011
1. Licensing vis-à-vis Registration
1.1. The Information Technology (Guidelines for Cyber Cafe) Rules, 2011 (hereinafter Draft Cyber Cafe Rules, 2011) which are sought to be formed contemplate for the …
Comments on Draft Intermediaries Guidelines, 2011
Comments on Information Technology (Due diligence observed by Intermediaries Guidelines) (Draft) Rules, 2011
1. PREMISE OF THE GUIDLINES
1.1. The Information Technology (Due diligence observed by Intermediaries Guidelines) (Draft) Rules, 2011 (hereinafter Draft Intermediary Rules, 2011) which are sought to …