Category Archives: Cyber Law

The Cosmos Bank fraud.. Could better security at NPCI have prevented it?

The recent fraud in which Rs 94 crores were siphoned off the Cosmos Bank system on August 11th and 13th through over 14800 ATM withdrawals has once again highlighted that for fraudsters it makes no difference if the money comes … Continue reading

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Aadhar Judgement-10: Let us debate the changes required in PDPA 2018

This is in continuation of the series of articles on this topic Over the last 9 articles on Aadhaar Judgement, I have provided some views on the interpretation of the Judgement specifically with reference to the upcoming PDPA 2018 which … Continue reading

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Aadhaar Judgement-9: Definition of Personal Information revised?

This is in continuation of our earlier Article in this topic The judgement of the three judges made a significant observation which may leave a significant impact on the PDPA 2018. While answering the question “Whether the Aadhaar Act violates … Continue reading

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Aadhaar Judgement-8: Limited use

This is a continuation of the previous article on this topic The second question which was answered by the three judges was “Whether the Aadhaar Act violates the right to privacy and is unconstitutional on this ground? The judges proceeded … Continue reading

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Aadhaar Judgement-7… Can the Private Sector use Aadhaar for Authentication?

This is a continuation of the earlier articles on the topic Continuing our discussion on the Judgement of the three Judges, Dipak Mishra, A K Sikri and A W Khanwilkar, responding to the first issue answered by them namely, (1) … Continue reading

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Aadhaar Judgement-6.. Joint Secretary is too junior?

This is a continuation of the earlier articles on the topic Continuing our discussion on the Judgement of the three Judges, Dipak Mishra, A K Sikri and A W Khanwilkar, responding to the first issue answered by them namely, (1) … Continue reading

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