Author Archives: Vijayashankar Na

About Vijayashankar Na

Naavi is a veteran Cyber Law specialist in India and is presently working from Bangalore as an Information Assurance Consultant. Pioneered concepts such as ITA 2008 compliance, Naavi is also the founder of Cyber Law College, a virtual Cyber Law Education institution. He now has been focusing on the projects such as Secure Digital India and Cyber Insurance

Section 65 of ITA 2000 and its relation to TN politics and Apollo Hospital

[P.S: The political developments since last night in Tamil Nadu has thrown up some interesting elements which surprisingly lead to ITA 2000/8 and operation of Section 65 of ITA 2000/8 in the records of Apollo Hospital.  Following discussion is for … Continue reading

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Innovation is good. Disruptive Innovation is better. Futuristic Innovation is Best…

Today, people swear by the term “Innovation”. Whether it is the Budget Speech or a Chairman’s speech in AGM, the buzz word is “Innovation”. However people who actually innovate often wonder why some thoughts get the tag of innovation and some … Continue reading

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Tweaking the MDR charges …Watal Committee recommendations…3

This is a continuation of the discussions on the Watal Committee Report Encouraging increased use of electronic modes of transactions was one of the objectives pursued by the Watal Committee. In this direction the committee considered the transaction cost structure … Continue reading

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Metrics for Digital payments, Watal Commitee Report..2.

This is the continuation of our discussion on the Watal Committee report on digital payment system in India. It is not common for Committees set up by Government first of all to complete its work within the allocated time. Most … Continue reading

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You may get a heart attack when you hear about this vulnerability

The progress in technology particularly in the field of medical implants has been very impressive. Today “Techno Medical Experts” speak of , Smart Contact Lenses, Phrenic Nerve Stimulation, Glucose Biosensors, Cochlear Implants, Pace Makers and Cardioverter Defibrillators, Bladder Implants etc. … Continue reading

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Clarification on Section 65B… Who should sign the Certificate?

Section 65B of Indian Evidence Act (IEA)is one of the hot topics discussed in Techno Legal Circles today. Though Naavi has clarified his view on the section many times on this site and in workshops and conferences, there are continued … Continue reading

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