Monthly Archives: September 2015

Clarification on National Encryption Policy.. Does not mean E Banking is exempted from security

After criticism that emanated over the week end on the draft National Encryption Policy that the Government released last week, Government has quickly made some clarifications. The original policy is available here We had provided our comments and suggestions on … Continue reading

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Karnataka Government’s mistake may embarrass the President of India

The Registration (Karnataka Amendment Bill 2015) was passed by the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on 30th March 2015.  On the same day, it was also passed by the Legislative Council. Since the matter involved partial amendment of Indian Registration Act 1908, it has … Continue reading

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Cyber Extortion..What would you do if you were this victim Company?

Today, Times of India has reported a Cyber Extortion attack on the Managing Director of a Company in Hyderabad. Typically in such cases, the data of the Company is hacked and encrypted. The authorized persons who try to access would … Continue reading

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Has Karnataka Legislature passed a faulty legislation and set to create a new Telgi ?

The Government of Karnataka has recently passed an amendment to the Indian Registration Act 1908 through The Registration (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2015 which has been forwarded to the President of India for his assent. The bill has been drafted in … Continue reading

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Comments on the Draft National Encryption Policy from Naavi

The Government of India has announced a draft National Encryption Policy as an adjunct to the requirements under Section 84A of ITA 2008 which required a notification on the approved modes and methods and for encryption for use in e-Governance … Continue reading

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Encryption Policy now available for public comments

After the ITA 2000 was amended in December 2008, the gazette notification of 27th October 2009 brought into effect all the amendments. One of the amendments which therefore became effective from 27th October 2009 was Section 84A which was an … Continue reading

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