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Internet Governance
Privacy, free speech, surveillance, digital identity and cybersecurity. 3,058 items.
14 Jun 2011
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Copyright Enforcement and Privacy in IndiaCopyright can function contradictorily, as both the vehicle for the preservation of privacy as well as its abuse, writes Prashant Iyengar. The research examines the various ways in which privacy has been implicated in the shifting terrain …
9 Jun 2011
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The New Right to Privacy Bill 2011 — A Blind Man's View of the ElephuntOver the past few days various newspapers have reported the imminent introduction in Parliament, during the upcoming Monsoon session, of a Right to Privacy Bill. Since the text of this bill has not yet been made accessible to the public, …
9 Jun 2011
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Snooping Can Lead to Data AbuseTHE NATGRID, aiming to link databases of 21 departments and ministries for better counter-terror measures, adopts blunt policy approach, subjecting every citizen to the same level of blanket surveillance, instead of a targeted approach that …
9 Jun 2011
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Do You Want to be Watched?The new rules under the IT Act are an assault on our freedom, says Sunil Abraham in this article published in Pragati on June 8, 2011.
8 Jun 2011
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The Digital is PoliticalTechnologies are not just agents of politics, there is politics in their design, writes Nishant Shah in this article published in Down to Earth in the Issue of June 15, 2011.
8 Jun 2011
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Say 'Password' in HindiEnglish might be the language of the online world, but it’s time other languages had their say, writes Nishant Shah. The article was published in the Indian Express on June 5, 2011.
4 Jun 2011
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A Street View of Private and the PublicPrashant Iyengar on how in the eyes of the law, the internet giant is like the homeless in India. This article was published by Tehelka on June 4, 2011.
3 Jun 2011
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Bloggers' Rights Subordinated to Rights of Expression: Cyber Law ExpertVijayashankar, an eminent cyber law expert answers Elonnai Hickok’s questions on bloggers' rights, freedom of expression and privacy in this e-mail interview conducted on May 19, 2011.
1 Jun 2011
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Big Brother is Watching YouThe government is massively expanding its surveillance power over law-abiding citizens and businesses, says Sunil Abraham in this article published by the Deccan Herald on June 1, 2011.
31 May 2011
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The Present — and Future — Dangers of India's Draconian New Internet RegulationsThe uproar surrounding India's Internet Control Rules makes clear that in the Internet age, as before, the active chilling of freedom of expression by the state is unacceptable in a democracy. Yet if India's old censorship regimes are to be …
25 May 2011
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Killing the Internet Softly with Its RulesWhile regulation of the Internet is a necessity, the Department of IT, through recent Rules under the IT Act, is guilty of over-regulation. This over-regulation is not only a bad idea, but is unconstitutional, and gravely endangers freedom …
16 May 2011
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Power to the PeopleThe digital revolution has helped make NGOs and civil society more influential, independent and transparent, writes Nishant Shah in this article published in the Indian Express on Sunday, May 15, 2011.
13 May 2011
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Rebuttal of DIT's Misleading Statements on New Internet RulesThe press statement issued on May 11 by the Department of Information Technology (DIT) on the furore over the newly-issued rules on 'intermediary due diligence' is misleading and is, in places, plainly false. We are presenting a …
6 May 2011
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Limits to PrivacyIn his research article, Prashant Iyengar examines the limits to privacy for individuals in light of the provisions of the Constitution of India, public interest, security of state and maintenance of law and order. The article attempts to …
2 May 2011
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Privacy By Design — Conference ReportHow do we imagine privacy? How is privacy being built into technological systems? On April 16th,The Center for Internet and Society hosted Privacy by Design, an Open Space meant to answer these questions and more around the topic of …
26 Apr 2011
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CDT Provides Answers to Questions on Internet NeutralityPranesh Prakash of CIS asked David Sohn of CDT a few pointed questions on the emerging hot topic of 'Internet neutrality', and received very useful responses. Those questions and Mr. Sohn's responses are documented in this blog post.
25 Apr 2011
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The DNA Profiling Bill 2007 and PrivacyIn 2007 a bill known as the Draft DNA Profiling Bill was piloted by the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of …
25 Apr 2011
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An Interview with Activist Shubha Chacko: Privacy and Sex WorkersOn February 20th I had the opportunity to speak with Shubha Chacko on privacy and sex workers. Ms. Chacko is an activist who works for Aneka, an NGO based in Bangalore, which fights for the human rights of sexual minorities. In my interview …
20 Apr 2011
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We are anonymous, we are legionOnline anonymity is vital for creativity and entrepreneurship on the Web, writes Sunil Abraham. The article was published in the Hindu on April 18, 2011.
19 Apr 2011
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You Have the Right to Remain SilentIndia has a long history of censorship that it justifies in the name of national security. But new laws governing the Internet are unreasonable and — given the multitude of online voices — poorly thought out, argues Anja Kovacs in this …
12 Apr 2011
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Iraq Delegation to Visit India for Study of E-Governance in Indian Cities ― Meetings in Bangalore and DelhiAn Iraqi Government delegation headed by HE Mr. Abdul Kareem Al-Samarai, Minister of Science & Technology, Government of Iraq will be in India on a e-governance tour. The study tour is organised by the United Nations Development Programme …
7 Apr 2011
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Privacy and the Information Technology Act — Do we have the Safeguards for Electronic Privacy?How do the provisions of the Information Technology Act measure up to the challenges of privacy infringement? Does it provide an adequate and useful safeguard for our electronic privacy? Prashant Iyengar gives a comprehensive analysis on …
7 Apr 2011
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DIT's Response to RTI on Website BlockingFor the first time in India, we have a list of websites that are blocked by order of the Indian government. This data was received from the Department of Information Technology in response to an RTI that CIS filed. Pranesh Prakash of CIS …
5 Apr 2011
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Surveillance TechnologiesThe following post briefly looks at different surveillance technologies, and the growing use of the them in India.
5 Apr 2011
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Is Data Protection Enough?The following note looks briefly at different sides of the privacy debate, and asks the question whether a Data Protection law is enough privacy protection for India.
5 Apr 2011
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Encryption Standards and PracticesThe below note looks at different types of encryption, varying practices of encryption in India, and the relationship between encryption, data security, and national security.
31 Mar 2011
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News Broadcasting Standards Authority censures TV9 over privacy violations!We at PrivacyIndia/CIS are delighted by the recent order issued by the News Broadcasting Standards Authority(NBSA) which slapped a 1 lakh rupee fine on the news channel TV9 for airing an extremely incendiary and invasive programme titled …
31 Mar 2011
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A Stolen PerspectiveThe note below is a perspective piece on biometrics. On March 11th I traveled down to the Philippines, and had a chance to experience the possible convenience of biometric based identification.
31 Mar 2011
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'Privacy Matters', Ahmedabad: Conference ReportOn 26 March 2011, civil society, lawyers, judges, students and NGO’s, gathered together at the Ahmedabad Management Association to take part in 'Privacy Matters' – a public conference organised by Privacy India in partnership with IDRC and …
29 Mar 2011
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The Draft Electronic Delivery of Services Bill, 2011 – Comments by CISThe Draft Electronic Delivery of Services Bill, 2011 (“Bill”) is a Bill to provide for delivery of government services manadatorily through electronic means by phasing out manual delivery of services. It is heartening to note that the Bill …