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28 Oct 2018
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Factcheck: No, phones of users who provided only Aadhaar as proof of identity won’t be disconnectedEver since the Supreme Court’s judgment on Aadhaar, which prohibited the use of the 12-digit biometrics-linked unique identity number by private entities as well as its linking with phone numbers and bank accounts, telecom companies and …
28 Oct 2018
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Confidentiality of Communications and Privacy of Data in the Digital AgeOn September 25, 2018, Elonnai Hickok participated in a side event Confidentiality of Communications and Privacy of Data in the Digital Age organized by INCLO and Privacy International at the Human Rights Council 39th ordinary session. …
28 Oct 2018
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Brazil’s experience a red flag for WhatsApp in Indian polls, say expertsData shows that the share of active WhatsApp users in rural India has doubled since 2017, according to a survey by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies.
26 Oct 2018
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Panel Discussion on Equitable Access to KnowledgePranesh Prakash was a panelist and moderator in a panel discussion on Equitable Access to Knowledge on October 23, 2018 at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. The event was hosted by DST Centre for Policy Research (IISc), …
25 Oct 2018
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Debating Ethics: Dignity and Respect in Data Driven LifeElonnai Hickok was a speaker in the panel "Move Slower and Fix Things" which was part of the 40th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners. The event was organized by International Conference of Data Protection …
23 Oct 2018
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Stakeholders Consultation on draft WIPO Treaty to Protect Broadcasting OrganizationAnubha Sinha participated in a stakeholder consultation organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India to discuss the various aspects of draft WIPO Treaty to Protect Broadcasting Organization, which is under discussion …
18 Oct 2018
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Spending too much time on social media? Tech abuse may lead to mental health issuesTechnology is a boon, no doubt. But where can we, in ourdigital lives, draw the line between convenience and addiction? ET’s Divya J Shekhar finds out how the IT city is dealing with internet addiction and how collective social effort might …
18 Oct 2018
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Not Surprised by Indian govt's data localisation directives: Michael DellThe Indian government's attempts to ensure that companies adhere to data localisation norms will spawn similar requests from other countries, Michael Dell, the founder and chief executive of Dell Technologies, said.
17 Oct 2018
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Sting job by Hyderabad scientist exposes fake journalsScientists have at last found a cure for Schlodomoniasis -- a deadly brain infection caused by the "inter-galactic parasite Klaousmodium cruzi" -- they claim to have identified for the first time.
16 Oct 2018
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Sales of surveillance cameras are soaring, raising questions about privacyThe Telangana government wants more eyes on the streets to upgrade Hyderabad’s safety. It has asked enterprises, public sectors, residential associations and individuals to install closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) in and around …
16 Oct 2018
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Internet services not to be affected as DNS servers undergo updateInternet services across the country are unlikely to be impacted over the next 48 hours even as the Domain Name System (DNS) servers undergo a security update coordinated by global regulator, Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and …
16 Oct 2018
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Indian Feminist Judgment Project WorkshopSwaraj Paul Barooah was a discussant at the Indian Feminist Judgment Project 'righting together' workshop organised in Delhi by Jindal from October 6 - 7, 2018.
16 Oct 2018
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Community Standards Roundtable ConversationsAmbika Tandon was a participant in a roundtable organized by Facebook, School of Media & Cultural Studies, and Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Bengaluru on October 7, 2018.
16 Oct 2018
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Broadcasters Eager For Global Signal Protection; Others Warn Of Major Players Sneaking InAnubha Sinha was recently part of a panel discussion on broadcast treaty.
16 Oct 2018
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Are online shows obscene?Should content on online platforms such as Netflix be monitored and censored? How can they show nudity when films made for the cinema halls can’t, a petition wants to know.
9 Oct 2018
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State of Work in IndiaAayush Rathi and Ambika Tandon attended a panel discussion organized by Bangalore International Centre (TERI) and Azim Premji University, on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Bengaluru. A report titled 'State of Working India' by the Centre for …
9 Oct 2018
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Countering Patriarchy, One Feminist Judgement at a TimeThe Indian Feminist Judgement Writing Project, following the movements in the US, Australia and Canada, decides to challenge male hegemony in the judicial process.
8 Oct 2018
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Gmail users beware while giving accessRecently, Google admitted to giving hundreds of firms access to users’ Gmail inboxes. It also revealed that many apps are able to scan and share data from email inboxes. However, Google explained that it vets third parties that are given …
8 Oct 2018
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CyFy 2018Swaraj Paul Barooah and Arindrajit Basu participated in CyFy 2018 organized by Observer Research Foundation at Hotel Taj Mahal, New Delhi from October 3 - 5, 2018.
2 Oct 2018
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Plenary Talk at Jyothi Nivas College Research SymposiumI gave a plenary presentation on new reading and writing practices in the digital context, and emerging questions for digital humanities and literary studies at a research symposium organised by Jyothi Nivas College, Post Graduate Centre, …
2 Oct 2018
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Networked Economies and Gender Action LearningElonnai Hickok, Sunil Abraham and Ambika Tandon participated in a meeting organized by IDRC for grantees under their networked economies programme to discuss gender-based outputs and development outcomes in their work. The event was held in …
2 Oct 2018
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Net nanny meets muscular lawIndia’s new human-trafficking bill could criminalise sex workers and curtail free speech.
2 Oct 2018
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Cyber-Security in the Age of Smart ManufacturingArindrajit Basu attended the event 'Cyber-security in the age of Smart Manufacturing.' The event 'BTS - CyberComm 2018' was organised by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & industry (FICCI) in association with Karnataka …
1 Oct 2018
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After Supreme Court Setback, Fintech Firms Await Clarity On AadhaarThe 12-digit Aadhaar number is now out of bounds for fintech companies in India.
29 Sep 2018
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5th Global Congress on IP and the Public InterestSunil Abraham, Anubha Sinha and Swaraj Paul Barooah attended the Global Congress on IP and the Public Interest, in Washington DC, from September 24 - 29, 2018. The event was co-organized by PublicCitizen, Washington College of Law, American …
26 Sep 2018
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Takshashila's online Cogitatum on AI and Ethics in IndiaElonnai Hickok participated in an event organized by Takhshashila on August 27, 2018 and made a presentation on Ethics and AI in India. The event was held in Takshashila Institution
25 Sep 2018
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SFLC Round Table Discussion on Personal Data Protection BillShweta Mohandas participated in a Round Table Discussion on Personal Data Protection Bill, orgnanised by SFLC on September 25, 2018 in Bangalore. She also moderated the first session - Data Protection Principles (Rights and Obligations).
24 Sep 2018
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Find ways to trace origin of messages: Government to WhatsAppUnhappy with the steps taken so far by WhatsApp, the government plans to trace the origins of incendiary messages spread on its platform.
20 Sep 2018
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Forecasting the Implications of the CLOUD Act Around the WorldElonnai Hickok participated in the event organized by the Global Network Initiative at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. on September 18, 2018 as a speaker.
20 Sep 2018
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Conference on Data ProtectionSunil Abraham and Amber Sinha participated in a conference on data protection at NIPFP in New Delhi on September 4, 2018. The event was organized by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy.