Category Archives: Cyber Law

Section 65B of Indian Evidence Act on Electronic Evidence Explained

  Of late, Section 65B of Indian Evidence Act is under focus in the Judicial and Law Enforcement circles. In this context, Naavi has put across his views on the section and how it needs to be understood in the … Continue reading

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Hidden Profits Banks are making in Failed Card settlements

When a customer uses a debit card online, the card payment is authenticated by a system of payment gateways and money transferred from the card issuing Bank to the Merchant so that the Merchant can release the service. Normally the … Continue reading

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ATM Security.. How much is Bank responsible?

After the incident in which a Corporation Bank employee was assaulted in an ATM in Bangalore, there was some discussion on provision of additional security at ATMs. Police said that it was the responsibility of the Banks and Banks said … Continue reading

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Free basics Debate

The Free Basics debate in India has reached a crescendo and there is lot of confusion surrounding the service launched by FaceBook in association with Reliance and the consultation paper which TRAI has released on “Net Neutrality”. It appears that … Continue reading

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Parliamentary Committee report on Information Security

The Standing Committee of the Parliament on Information Technology has released its observations and recommendations as submitted in the Parliament on 21st December 2015. Some of the salient features relevant to the public are discussed here. Copy of the report … Continue reading

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UIDAI system declared as a “Protected System”..What does it mean to You?

In a gazette notification dated December 21, 2015, the Government of India has declared UIDAI system as a “Protected System” under ITA 2000/8. This was long overdue and given the criticality of the system and the risks associated with the … Continue reading

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