Heh. US is concerned about security? That's a joke. They run what Schneier calls a "Security Theatre", that's all.
Whatever you call it, the country is concerned about security. We go there half a dozen time an year so, I am telling by experience. The nation has been under constant attack so we need security, which may appear to be circus to many others.
Second: I think you need to read up on contemporary German history (post WW2) - they have suffered a lot from terrorism than many of their European neighbours. Look up Baader-Meinhof, for example. Or the sad events of Munich Olympics of 1972.
I live in Germany and I know first hand about security 'concerns' in Europe. There is a fine of Euro 100 if your wifi is open. The law came in force owing to Google's WiFi data collection accusation.
India's stand - so far, nothing. If someone runs an open Wifi and if that connection is used to make mischief by persons unknown, the owner of the access point is "questioned" until he's cleared.
Questioning is another thing. Technically, will he be responsible for violation or the one who accessed it as it was open? What does the court say? Any cases?
I personally prefer to have the choice of running an open Wifi or not, mine. Not enforced by the government.
A bit tricky. Just that should a rider have a choice to wear a helmet/drive to wear seatbelts or should there be some rules enforced by the govt to minimize damage?
Swapnil