Opinion Time – Vote

The recent leak about USA’s secret monitoring program PRISM has received mixed reactions.  For those who have missed it, here is the background: America’s National Security Agency has been spying on online activities of users especially foreigners by having access to information from global giants like Facebook, Google, Apple, Skype and several other MNCs. This means that this secret department has access to all the cloud data like emails and social media presence. U. S. officials have confirmed the reports of existence of such a spying programme. They have defended it as a programme that is necessary for national security as it helps in investigate and avoid terror attacks.

In keeping with the developments, the Indian government has launched an extensive surveillance program that will give security agencies and even Income Tax officials the ability to tap into private emails and phone conversations.

Needless to say that, this programme is meant for the general good. However, is tapping into personal data acceptable. What about privacy then?

Let us hear your opinions. Give your opinions at https://www.facebook.com/questions/665795213438072/

Soumya Patnaik

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  1. Avatar Nadeem QureshiJune 21, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Yes, if it is in concern with security and terrorism, there is no harm in any type of surveillance programme.

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  2. yes bcos intellegenc do this for our safety i m agree with them

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  3. yes….

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  4. Yes. 100%.

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  5. Avatar BASUKI NATHJune 21, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    YES
    AAJ KE HALAAT KE HISAB SE JAROORI HAI

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  6. in some circumstances it is right but access to our private data “WTF”

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  7. Avatar Manish VedakJune 21, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    yes, it should be allowed if it is concerned with National security

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  8. of course yes, but there should also be a regulatory body to control misuse of the data and should be held accountable if it is found that the data is being misused

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  9. Avatar Kartik Bhanudas IngaleJune 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Yes, if it is in concern with security and terrorism, there is no harm in any type of surveillance programme. Nothing is Important than security. What is harm if our opinion is leaked , if those are not Harmful.

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  10. Avatar gurnam singhJune 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    yes,yeh bahut jaruri hae.

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  11. Yes, but the info must not be sold to corporates

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  12. Yes I am ready

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  13. Avatar Atul KateJune 21, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    yes it is right but some people going to miss use data. And it is wrong for privacy. Need to find some other way to cyber safety it’s not the right way..

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  14. Avatar Surya Prakash SubediJune 21, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    I i can be accessed by intelligence agency…because terrorrism is the most hateful crisis for this era..
    any one’s mail or online data should be accessible but it should not be used for other ill purpose or against any country’s sovereignty

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  15. Avatar Dr Mrutyunjay BilagiJune 21, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Yes

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  16. Avatar R K GhoshJune 21, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Definitely,if it concerns national security and citizens safety.Life is precious.Let us do whatever it takes to secure innocent citizens lives.

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  17. yes. they were doing a great job

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  18. Avatar Hiren ShahJune 21, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Yes

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  19. YES – only use against terrorism.
    But unfortunately it will be used more to harass people & exploite money.

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  20. Given a choice people will like to be surrounded by guards 24X7 forgetting private life and freedom. If snooping saves even one person, it is worth every price.
    I am for it.

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  21. Avatar Susanta BasuJune 21, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Terrorist are using internet to harm people in general. State has a duty to protect them. So it is duty to look after them so surveillance need to be done.

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  22. Avatar Nand Lall DagaJune 21, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    After taking CD and got registration with Quick Heal, I am still getting the virous problem in my Computer. Please rectify the defects

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  23. JEE HA, BILKUL THEEK HAI “surveillance” HONA CHAHIYE, SECURITY AUR OTHER CYBER CRIME SHOULD BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY.

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  24. yes, subject to no misuse

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  25. Avatar yogesh shahJune 21, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    yes,if intention is fair & clear

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  26. yes , definately if it is concerned with national security.

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  27. until National Security Agency is using those datas for personal reason its ok for anti terrorism …

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  28. I agree up to some extent ,

    in respect of security & terrorism ,but not for all mails/our personal data ,the chance of there misuse can cause a loss

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  29. Avatar SURESH AGARWALJune 21, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Yes. We all should help to eradicate this nuisance.

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  30. Avatar Tanuj TiwariJune 21, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Yes of course for spreading peace in this cyber world

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  31. No.. Not at all.. it will validate our privacy..

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  32. Avatar Ambikanath ParidaJune 21, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Yes, They should. The country’s interest is above the interest of an individual.

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  33. Avatar Hariharan Krishnan IyerJune 21, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    only at the time of terrorist attack it is allowed but not always.

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  34. Yes for terrorisom purpose only, but No for Income Tax department,

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  35. It should be tapped but there also need of one global International Regulatory Body which can control,audit,Stop,Execute these all Surveillance programs and in that Regulatory body Every country should have Equal Presence and influence… 🙂
    Grow Confidence in Every Eye :: PIYUSH JAIN

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  36. No, it is encroachment on personal independence and privacy.This is democracy and not autocracy.Personal information may be misused and we will be surrendering our fundamental rights empowered by our constitution.

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  37. Avatar ibrahim shaikhJune 21, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    no way ……What about privacy then? bloody Americans.

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  38. Avatar Asfandyar khanJune 21, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    YES

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  39. Avatar vijay singhJune 21, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    May be but privacy ought not be sacrificed using intelligence to prevent terrorism as a ruse.

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  40. No because info could be misused
    State agencies should have the right to access data only in respect of individuals suspected to be involved in anti national activities and not for all net users

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  41. Avatar pradip khimani junagadhJune 21, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    yes

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  42. Avatar KIRAN WALJEEJune 21, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Yes, if it saves millions of innocent lives and bread winners. Those who are involved in suspicious and undesirable activities may protest against this. Generally to prevent any thing bad or harmful it is welcome.

    Kiran

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  43. Avatar harsh akotiyaJune 21, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Yes…

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  44. Yes, its better to be safe than sorry.

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  45. Yes, its a good decision.

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  46. Avatar Chandresh Hansraj ShahJune 22, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Yes,To serve our Nation & protect from terrorism it is neccessory.

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  47. Avatar Ankur SharmaJune 22, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    yes… it is necessary.following reasons
    1. Intelligence Gathering
    2. Collation and interpretation of data
    3. Prevention Of Illegitimate use of Social Networking sites for co-ordination of attack plans.
    4. Counter Int by preventing own def and para mil forces personnel to reveal their identities publicly on social websites (generally for making profile look good) and making an easy target for foreign intelligence seekers or simply Spies.

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  48. Avatar Harshal SawantJune 22, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    I totally disagree as the CIA cannot spy on Americans because protecting ones identity is a law and according to their law they cannot spy on fellow Americans. If that’s the case then why we? Who are they to spy on us . Our intelligence is also far more better and useful then American’s. We face problems of Population but that doesn’t mean someone can peep into someone’s personal life and have access to the data. It is criminal and the govt of India should take up the matter with concern in international court of law. America should be penalized. Indian govt should protect individualism of their citizens.

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  49. Avatar Ankur SharmaJune 22, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    do give your opinions on above reasons if found helpful. 🙂

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  50. Avatar baljit singhJune 22, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    yes

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  51. Avatar Bhaskar MitraJune 22, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    We could compromise anything for security reason of our country,but unfortunately more than terrorism abolish it will harm our privacy, many secrets may lick to corporates and other factors,so rather than catching terrorism it will mess up.Who will take responsibility that if any information licked or any thing happen then they will take action afterwards, no one.So,law should be very strict on privacy first and in such operation now many person should be involved because its will then definitely break all privacy system.

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  52. Avatar Bhaskar MitraJune 22, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    We could compromise anything for security reason of our country,but unfortunately more than terrorism abolish it will harm our privacy, many secrets may lick to corporates and many other factors,so rather than catching terrorism it will mess up.Who will take responsibility that if any information licked or any thing happen then they will take action afterwards, no one.So,law should be very strict on privacy first and in such operation not many person should not be involved because its will then definitely break all privacy system.

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  53. I should say yes. But have huge mistrust in governments to use the data correctly. Even here in little old NZ the government is supposed to work for us yet I feel it’s the other way round. Look at the Kim Dot Com case.

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  54. Avatar Prathamesh SalunkeJune 22, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    yes , it should. coz its in the name of national security. any way this was gonna happen sooner or later coz, wen it comes to national security no one is gonna ignore so much info lying around to analyze. But, like everybody said ” who’s gonna watch over them ?”

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  55. Avatar Arun SethiJune 22, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    National security is more important than your privacy.

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  56. Avatar ibeh petersJune 22, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    OK

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  57. Avatar nilesh patelJune 22, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    no…not at all…100 % no…

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  58. Avatar Pawan vishwakarmaJune 22, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Yes…!!!

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  59. Avatar Anuranjan Singh ParmarJune 22, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    yes but .to prevent terrorist activities only

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  60. Yes.

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  61. Avatar dr ashutoshJune 22, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    No, Who will allow to enter intelligence agencies in there bedroom , The same way people have so much talk and conversation with their family detail and problems , and so many highly personal information about relation too.
    The countries who are completely the face of terrorism must be banned for all the things but why the innocent people will pay the cost for that as there own information about their wife and children.
    Thank You

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  62. Avatar vishal giriJune 22, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    yes sure it is correct as the ndians we should allow this……………..

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  63. Avatar Baldev SinghJune 22, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    No, It is falure of Intelligence Agencies and excuse to curb the right to privacy of law abiding citizens & peep through their personal life and nothing will be confidential.

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  64. Avatar Baldev SinghJune 22, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    No

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  65. Avatar mahesh 9887887627June 22, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Yes for terrorisom purpose only, but No for Income Tax department

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  66. Avatar shivprasadJune 22, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Yes. I am also in your favor.

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  67. ture information

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  68. Avatar umar farukJune 22, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    yes

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  69. Avatar Amar singhJune 22, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Ofcourse yes,
    It is in national interest. No one can misuse our private data; be it telephonic or internet, if utilized for right purpose & right intention.

    Nothing is more important than national security, crime control.

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  70. Ofcourse, yes. Security should be given topmost priority.

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  71. Avatar Shipra TewariJune 22, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    yes!!! of course… after all, its about our country’s security.

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  72. Avatar Bharat patelJune 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    sure 100%

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  73. Avatar Souvik ChatterjeeJune 22, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Yes definitely security agencies should have the access. After all the agencies, if they hear any of our private topics, wont release it into the media for sure. Moreover they wont be knowing us personally. So, it is acceptable. But at the restrictions should be there to avoid it’s misuse.

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  74. Avatar Mohammad Mujtaba (Ranu)June 22, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    In present scenario, when Terrorism is being spread, country by country, there is very such need that Government should take appropriate steps to prevent such attacks whether it may be physical or communicable like hacking etc.

    Each and Every Person, who is patriotic must support the initiative, taken in this regard.

    We support you Soumya, to run this campaign, by Heart.

    May God Bless you and all the citizens of INDIA.

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  75. Avatar anil sharmaJune 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    No, this is not good for a country privacy.some people load their data on personal id like intelligence service personal or some govt. planning person. in this case their information also reach to us govt.

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  76. Avatar Harshad JaniJune 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Yes

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  77. Avatar kaushik doshiJune 22, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    yes for security,but it should not be use for anyother purpose by any private ya personal agencies

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  78. No.
    We deserve privacy. why would you like some one in the name of terrorism enter your private life. We have so many documents provided to the our Government, why do we need other country Government spy on us.

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  79. Avatar नदीम अख्तरJune 22, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    सुरक्षा एजेंसियों की साख पर बट्टा लगा हुआ है। वे न सिर्फ सूचनाओं को गलत इस्तेमाल करती हैं, बल्कि राजनीतिक आकाओं को तुष्ट करने के लिए पहले फर्जी मुठभेड़ करती हैं और बाद में अपने हिसाब से सूचनाओं की गलत व्याख्या कर लोगों को आतंकी बताती हैं। ऐसी एजेंसियों के हाथ में आप या मैं कैसे अपनी निजी जानकारियां जाने दें। चूंकि, इनकी ईमानदारी और निष्ठा ही सवालों के घेरे में है, इसलिए यह और घातक होगा कि बेहद निचले स्तर पर जाकर अपना ईमान बेच चुकी सुरक्षा एजेंसियों तक अपने निजी आंकड़ों या अन्य संवेदनशील सूचनाओं को जाने दें। ये इन सूचनाओं का राष्ट्र के हित में कितना इस्तेमाल करेंगी यह तो कोई नहीं बता सकता, लेकिन ये एजेंसियां राष्ट्र के खिलाफ उन सूचनाओं का इस्तेमाल जरूर करेंगी, इसका प्रमाण मौजूद है।

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  80. Avatar sharadkumarJune 22, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    The point is 1) who will do monitoring? 2) Where the details of surveillance will go?. 3) what is guarantee that this surveillance report will not be shared/ transferred for business, terrorist promotional activities. 4) What are the chances of curbing criminal activities by doing this rather strengthening conventional securities majors. I will vote in present Indian scenario
    ” NO “

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  81. Avatar B B D BhaumikJune 22, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    If it relates to safety and security of our country and public in general, I find no reason to ask for option/opinion. However, it must be used very discretely and judiciously and not at the cost of privacy/ harassment of innocent people or to reap any bebefit out of it.

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  82. Avatar B B D BhaumikJune 22, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    No

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  83. There are point in favor and against and hence a balance has to be attained. While it is important for governments to prevent terrorist attacks and hence access should be given, it is equally important that such a sanction is not used by unscrupulous politicians to keep a tab on their citizens.
    Thus, I have following suggestions.
    1. Government should have a declared policy for the same and should be done through a legislation so that judiciary can adjudicate in matters of state encroaching upon rights of citizens.
    2. The service providers, namely Google, Facebook etc., must transparently declare that they comply with the specified legislation/s. Non-declaration or inadequate declaration should be punishable.
    3. The government should be made to, under the legislation, create a score (say anti-terrorism score)and this should be in available like credit scores. This should be reviewed every quarter. The longer one has a good score the more difficult it should be for the government to act against the citizen without inviting sanctions. Above all, the organization responsible for scoring MUST be non-government individuals, politicians or bureaucracy, or such individuals must be in majority. No government servant should be entitled to get this position post retirement.

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  84. Avatar shivprasadJune 22, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    yes Agreed.

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  85. Avatar Rajesh Y ChapleJune 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Definitely,if it concerns national security and citizens safety.Life is precious.Let us do whatever it takes to secure innocent citizens lives.

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  86. Avatar Rishi Raj PrabhakarJune 22, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    YES, THAT GOES WITHOUT SAYING.

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  87. Avatar Pradeep SrivastavaJune 22, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Yes
    We cann’t afford the state failure under the present circumstances of our society therefore we recommend to allow them.

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  88. Avatar SHIBEN BISWASJune 22, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    It’s so nice antivirus, I like Quick Heal very much.

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  89. Avatar rajesh pillaiJune 22, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Do respect the person’s who is taking care of our securtity its an obilgation to us by the team who works day and night. lets say can u walk freely by closing your eyes I say yes but with vegiliant to hear and touch feeling, so why not accept the people doing on behalf of us.

    God bless all

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  90. Avatar Shashikant LeleJune 22, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Yes provided government can assure us that the information gathered will be strictly used for national security. For Nation’s security we can partly forgo our personal liberty.

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  91. 1000% yes whatever it takes to prevent any kind of terrorism.

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  92. No! Bcoz of the loss of confidence in the intelligence agencies itself. We feel very much insecure. So it is advisable to keep some things to yourself till you are alive.

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  93. It depends. Int. agencies have the right to track to whom they believe as potential danger.
    Next, “What is potential danger”?
    These things should be clearly defined.

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  94. Avatar Arun Keshav PrabhugaonkarJune 22, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Yes, of course! I think so.

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  95. yes when it comes to national security, it is acceptable, because nation is bigger than an individual.

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  96. Avatar Syed Zargham HussainJune 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    As far as National security is concern access to information is ok. but tapping into personal data is not acceptable.

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  97. Avatar gaurav mishraJune 22, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    yes i vote in support .

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  98. Avatar gaurav mishraJune 22, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    yes

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  99. Avatar gaurav mishraJune 22, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    yes i am in support of intelligence agencies to be aware of working through net.

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  100. Avatar Mohammed TanweerJune 22, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Absolutely NO! We are the people of a free country and it is our right. I don’t trust they won’t misuse my private data.

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  101. Avatar dalip thakurJune 22, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Yes Yes Yes
    even after expiry

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  102. YES, OF COURSE……..

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  103. Avatar SITAKANTA BEHERAJune 22, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    BIG YES…NATION FIRST

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  104. Avatar Aditya ApteJune 22, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Offcourse Yes! Just phone calls and emails??? What’s the big deal?

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  105. Avatar Jeppe DenmarkJune 22, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    I have no idea, who is reading this blog or why.. this is my first encounter with it.. but i am very surprised about the level of ignorance about the potential missuses of the access to all that data.

    We live in a surveillance society all ready.. where the reason for the existence of terrorism is not considered at all.. no body seams to care about that most terrorism is state sponsored or direct false flag operations.. and the rest of terrorism is a symptom of a sick society, with sick rules and regulations, that create a society of mindless slaves to the monetary system.

    Good luck, with all your yes’es.

    With little hope for a better society.

    Jeppe

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  106. Avatar masood arifJune 22, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    NO…..,not at all ………what will be our privacy then

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  107. Avatar satyabrata sinhaJune 22, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Yes, if it is in concern with security and terrorism, there is no harm in any type of surveillance programme.

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  108. Avatar satyabrata sinhaJune 22, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    yes

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  109. yes they should get access

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  110. YES

    when it comes to nation’s security and pride they can have access to personal documents

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  111. Avatar Ankit GulatiJune 22, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    yes…..if it can save people………!!!!!!!

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  112. Avatar B.C.SrivastavaJune 22, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Quick heel is very good Internet securty Anti Virus. I belive

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  113. Avatar Deepak KavaJune 22, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Yes, but if its only for national security.should be of government agency not private.
    I want to be safe rather than being sorry.

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  114. Avatar AJIT SAWANTJune 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    YES

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  115. Avatar P A PatilJune 22, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Definitely not, because it violates person’s right to privacy.

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  116. No!! Before giving permission for online DAta First check, verify and take valid data of address proof ID Proofs. Collect proper documents then permit to use online data. Once Permission is given then Defence should not use anybodies online data. If happens so then what is fun in using online just go back to ensisters and use file system

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  117. Avatar Ashutosh PathakJune 22, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Nation comes first which gives me an identity….If the drive is devised in the interest of my nation and most important.. if it should be same for all the citizens irrespective of religion n’ cast then yes I’m with it….

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  118. Yes

    the nations security concern is far more important than individuals privacy concern

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  119. If you are not doing any thing wrong let them do. No harm . Equally the email and twitter message of public representatives be intervene to unfold the truth.

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  120. information must not be shared.

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  121. must not be shared

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  122. Avatar Arnold Madhukar FrederickJune 22, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Yes but innocents should not be harassed.

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  123. Avatar Debendra MahapatraJune 22, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Yes it should be, as this is for the benefit of common people.

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  124. Absolutely, Yes!

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  125. yes but upto an extend there must be some privacy measures for our data….. otherwise anyone can misuse it…….

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  126. Yes, it is acceptable regarding national security.

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  127. Avatar sachin(INDIAN)June 23, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    definately yes…:)

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  128. Avatar B.N. CHANDRASHEKARJune 23, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Yes.

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  129. Avatar mukesh kumarJune 23, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    ofcourse yes 🙂

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  130. ” NO ”
    Are we living in Independent Country or are a Slave Country? Every one has got the right to free living & privacy.
    If the government wish to encroach on common mans privacy then first All govt employees, Minsters and their kins details to be made public.

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  131. Security of the Nation is most important. A true citizen of the nation should not worry if his/her messages are read. But we have to ensure that it should not be misused by the authorities.

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  132. 100% YES

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  133. Avatar Barrack ObamaJune 23, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    No………. I shall not allow any intelligence to survey or protect my computer. I care about my data in my computer.

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  134. Avatar Abdul Hafeez KhanJune 23, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Off course security is essential but guaranteed for general good i.e. No misuse of private data.

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  135. Avatar archana dasJune 23, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    why it is happening?

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  136. Avatar ishrat KamalJune 23, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    All the above commenters are insane. Privacy can only be compromised if the
    intelligence agencies have got enough proofs of civilians involved in any
    anti social activity. Let them prove in court of law, then acquire necesary
    permissions. Come through proper channel. All above comments are immature.
    Moderator please do not block my comment, let these im mature see and think for a while on my view.

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  137. yes…..going to gud way….it is 100% necessary

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  138. yes

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  139. Why should we object? Its definitely ‘Yes’.

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  140. yes, It is a MUST !

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  141. The reason may be convincing. In most cases it is likely to be misused. I have my own apprehension. To filter out a fraction of information entire datas will be under survellience.

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  142. I M with u after all it is matter of our security, cooperate with both hand up.

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  143. Avatar Keshav SinghJune 23, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Of course, Yes! The data should be intercepted and used for analysis but its use should be strictly prohibited for the said purpose.

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  144. Avatar Umair AhmadJune 23, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    YES

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  145. this had to happen…….these sites r nothing but a gr8 way to collect database…..notwithstanding its rt if done only for the cause mentioned above

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  146. Avatar shekh azharJune 24, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    of course we should not think about privacy n all because life is most valuable of all these things

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  147. Avatar Ashok Singh RathoreJune 24, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Yes, it required now.

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  148. Yes, if it is saving life of people.No harm

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  149. Yes, its now or never

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  150. yes of course it should be allowed , i mean on account of rising terror if terrorist puts a bomb in your vicinity area and it is detected by this process Think how grateful you would be.

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  151. Avatar amit kumar prasadJune 24, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    ok but only if carried on with great responsibility and fair means and of course without considering the status and power of the users.I mean to say if a political leader is found engaged in any kind of mischief he shall be also dealt with the same format as any other human being.

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  152. Avatar Bhuwnesh DhakarJune 24, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    yes..

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  153. Avatar Shrikant PatekarJune 24, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Yes

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  154. Avatar Anand InamdarJune 24, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Yes, of course

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  155. definitely! I support the idea to prevent terrorism, but without compromosing with the privacy of an individual

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  156. I support the idea, but at the same time maintain the privacy of an individual

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  157. I AGREE

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  158. Avatar C.B. SINGHJune 24, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    YES

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  159. Avatar C.B. SINGHJune 24, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    YES, IF YOU ARE HAVING NOTHING TO HIDE THEN YOU CAN SHARE EVERY INFORMATION AND NEED NOT TO WORRY…..

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  160. Avatar Mika SinghJune 24, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    I think, upto some extent it’s OK. But who guarantee that it can’t be used against that particular individual also. Don’t forget the incident of Isharat Jahan encounter case in Gujrat (Fake encounter).

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  161. Agreeable, but it should be managed by proper regulatory body. Govt should also consider it may prone to unlawful ways if not monitored properly. But by the end-of-the day every one has to accept in order to have safe earth.

    Rgds
    ravi

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  162. No, most terrorists have moles with these intelligence agencies, this is a double-edged sword and we could get hurt the most.

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  163. YES, NATION’S SECURITY IS MOST IMPORTANT THAN ONE’S PRIVACY

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  164. Avatar Vinod NaikJune 25, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Yes. If it is for the security of the Nation and Mankind. Terrorism of any kind including corruption needs to be curtailed. Officer/s doing such a duty should not be a biased one.

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  165. yes, national security is more important than anyone’s privacy,anything for national security.

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  166. Avatar Mahabir Prasad AgarwalJune 25, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Yes

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  167. Avatar jitender kumaarJune 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    yes it should be , but the privacy of innocent net users should be maintained too & they must be protected from unreasonable harassment & inquiry in the name of investigation by intelligence agencies.

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  168. Avatar sunil jagadaleJune 25, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    ok,ekadam fadu/tagada hai.

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  169. Avatar SwapTel (Twitter@SwapTel)June 25, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Privacy is Most important for every one evenfor me also..
    We dont like that some one should access our personal data..

    Even MNCs like Google, Facebook, Apple, etc (As mentioned above) respect our privacy, but “Security of Nation” is must.

    As we have seen many terror attacks like “9/11” in US, “26/11″ in Mumbai, etc.
    So, our privacy is nothing against this situation.
    It is our social responsibility and duty also to help Ministry of Defence” to protect our nation.

    If we view total matter by this point of view so we can realize that Projects like “PRISM” is the best.

    So we should help this agencies to protect our nation by any more terror attacks.

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  170. Avatar SwapTel (Twitter@SwapTel)June 25, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Privacy is Most important for every one evenfor me also..
    We dont like that some one should access our personal data..
    Even MNCs like Google, Facebook, Apple, etc (As mentioned above) respect our privacy, but “Security of Nation” is must.
    As we have seen many terror attacks like “9/11″ in US, “26/11″ in Mumbai, etc.
    So, our privacy is nothing against this situation.
    It is our social responsibility and duty also to help Ministry of Defence” to protect our nation.
    If we view total matter by this point of view so we can realize that Projects like “PRISM” is the best.
    So we should help these agencies to protect our nation by any more terror attacks.

    –Swapnil Teltumbale
    http://www.fb.com/SwapTel
    http://www.twitter.com/SwapTel
    @SwapTel

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  171. Avatar VIVEK KHAMBALKARJune 25, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    YES, but who is going to take care of data if it is being theft. And we are pressing the burden on freedom

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  172. Avatar Ankur SaraswatJune 25, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Absolutely No, we absolutely dont know what they do with the tapped data ,
    similar to poking nose nearby house matters…Is it fair? Noooooooooo..

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  173. Avatar aaris kadiaJune 25, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    yes 100%.i am imprees your sarvice…good job

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  174. yes,but for national security.

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  175. Avatar Pramod PanigrahyJune 25, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    With the utilization of intelligence of Indian intellectuals at international levels foreigners are imposing command over others internal affairs so why not India ? But this needs some legalized procedures & approval within India for Indians & no bar for any other else . India should proceed for a debate as per the need of the hour to compete on the IT sector for national interest.

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  176. Avatar Jeetendra CJune 25, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Only data checking is not enough, also need to take immediate action and prevent any terror attack on the nation, the efforts need to be from all of us to prevent the terror attacks, all we need is to be alert and help the govt., in preventing terror attacks.
    JAI HIND

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  177. Avatar parveen goelJune 25, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    yes 100%

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  178. Avatar Pramod PanigrahyJune 25, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    So lets hope that the Program implementers should be restricted for disclosure of privacy info & utilize any illegal & anti-national info for national interests.

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  179. Yes, in a controlled manner !!!

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  180. Yes, in a safe mode to the person,

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