Dr. Prabhu invited as Panelist at the National Level Data Security Workshop
18-Oct-2023
Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, Professor in the Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering and Principal Investigator at the Digital Forensics and CoE was invited by Manipal Law School and FDPPI to be the panelist at the National Level Workshop- "Jaago Regulators Jaago" on Data Privacy. It was scheduled on 17th Oct, 2023 because on this day in the year 2000, the Information Technology Act (IT Act) came into existence in India.
The workshop was organized at the Manipal Law School Bengaluru, in a hybrid mode- both online and offline. The panelists comprised of Prof. Triveni Singh, IPS- Cyber Cop and Superintendent of Police, Former Addl SP Baalu Swaminathan, Dr. Mallikarjuan Principal of KLE Law School, Dr Divya Devulapally, Renowned Psychiatrist, Anil Rachamalla of End Now Foundation, Ramesh Venkatraman from the FDPPI under the leadership of Vijayshankar Navi. Naavi is the founder of www.naavi.org, a community interested in the emerging field of laws governing the Cyber Society. The goal of Naavi.org is to contribute towards building a Responsible Cyber Society.
Points discussed by Dr. Prabhu in the panel discussion:
1. "Dark Villages" may refer to online spaces linked to illicit activities and hidden corners of the internet.
2. Individuals in these spaces may hide their identities for discussions or actions.
3. Privacy and security concerns may drive people to "Dark Villages" to escape data tracking.
4. Some communities with extremist or niche interests could be termed "Dark Villages."
5. Graduates and engineers may engage in phishing due to economic factors, lack of awareness, and social pressure.
6. Lack of ethical education and limited job opportunities can contribute to such activities.
7. The exploitation and manipulation by criminal organizations can be a factor.
8. Strengthening ethical education, increasing job opportunities, and raising awareness are key solutions to address the issue.
9. Recognize that some individuals may turn to illegal activities due to underlying mental health issues or personal challenges. Providing accessible mental health services and support can help address the root causes of their involvement in criminal activities and offer a path to recovery and rehabilitation.
