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Internet Governance
Privacy, free speech, surveillance, digital identity and cybersecurity. 3,058 items.
19 Feb 2018
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CCI leaves Google searching for answersIf you go to the Google search box and type "nuance", the first result that shows up is "CCIBSE 0.00 % Judgement on Google". No, we just made that up.
19 Feb 2018
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A Series of Op-eds on Data ProtectionI wrote a short series of three op-eds for Asia Times this week.
16 Feb 2018
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The Fundamental Right to Privacy - A Visual GuidePrivacy is the ability of an individual or group to seclude themselves, or information about themselves, and thereby express themselves selectively. This visual guide to the story of privacy law in India and the recent judgement of the …
15 Feb 2018
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Unpacking Data Protection Law: A Visual RepresentationThis visual explainer unpacking data protection law was developed by Amber Sinha (research) and Pooja Saxena (design), and published as part of the Data Privacy Week celebrations on the Privacy International blog. Join the conversation on …
13 Feb 2018
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AI and Manufacturing and Services in India: Looking ForwardThis Report provides an overview of the proceedings of the Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Manufacturing and Services: Looking Forward (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Roundtable’), conducted at The Energy Resource Institute …
7 Feb 2018
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To protect data, don’t opt for plastic or laminated Aadhaar card: UIDAIUnauthorized printing of Aadhaar cards could render the QR (quick response) code dysfunctional or even expose personal data without an individual’s informed consent, UIDAI says.
7 Feb 2018
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Roundtable on AI and Finance in IndiaCentre for Internet & Society (CIS) will hold a roundtable on artificial intelligence and finance in India on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in association with HasGeek and the 50p Conference. The roundtable will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 …
7 Feb 2018
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Aadhaar: ‘Safety is regularly evolving‘Experts say the new security features will significantly ensure there is no ‘large-scale theft of people‘s identity‘. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.
5 Feb 2018
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CIS Submission to the Committee of Experts on a Data Protection Framework for IndiaThis submission presents comments by the Centre for Internet and Society, India (“CIS”) on the ‘White Paper of the Committee of Experts on a Data Protection Framework for India’ (“White Paper”) released by the Ministry of Electronics and …
26 Jan 2018
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Artificial Intelligence in India: A CompendiumArtificial Intelligence (AI) is fast emerging as a key technological paradigm in different sectors across the globe including India.
26 Jan 2018
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Aadhaar's new security measures are good, it is still work in progressHere's a rundown of the three new features that the UIDAI will introduce to make Aadhaar seemingly more secure.
24 Jan 2018
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Paytm Payments Bank woos corporates with digital incentivesOfferings will be an incentive to companies already using Paytm e-wallet services to shift employees’ salary accounts to the bank, says Paytm Payments Bank CEO Renu Satti.
22 Jan 2018
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Data Protection: We can innovate, leapfrogAbout 27% of India's population is still illiterate or barely literate. Most privacy policies and terms of services for web and mobile applications are in English and therefore it is only 10% of us who can actually read them before we …
19 Jan 2018
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Roundtable on A.I. and Manufacturing and ServicesThe Centre for Internet and Society (CIS), Bangalore is organizing a roundtable on ‘A.I. and Manufacturing and Services’ on the 19th of January, 2018 from 2 to 5 pm at ‘The Energy and Resources Institute’ (TERI) Bangalore. The Roundtable …
19 Jan 2018
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null Bangalore Meet: Special Session on Digital Identity and PrivacySunil Abraham is giving a talk to the Bengaluru null community on January 19, 2018 at the Centre for Internet & Society office in Bengaluru. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8.10 p.m.
19 Jan 2018
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Mobile net ban during peaceful protest leaves farmers confusedStrap: Administration says it was done to prevent rumours from spreading, protesters insist they needed internet to fight it.
19 Jan 2018
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‘Hurt sentiments’ cost Udaipur internet access for four daysStrap: Authorities suggest it was more than a Facebook post that led to shutdown.
18 Jan 2018
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Another Step towards Privacy LawA comparison between the 2012 experts’ report and the 2017 white paper on data protection.
18 Jan 2018
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Aadhaar-privacy debate: How the 12-digit number went from personal identifier to all pervasive transaction toolDepending on who you ask, the Aadhaar is either a convenience or a curse.
17 Jan 2018
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Token security or tokenized security?Implementing a system of tokenization for Aadhaar verification will address the security loopholes highlighted in recent reports.
17 Jan 2018
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India To Introduce Virtual ID For Aadhaar To Strengthen PrivacyThe government will introduce a virtual identification number for Aadhaar to help strengthen privacy following several instances of data leaks.
17 Jan 2018
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Future Value of DataCarnegie India with support of Facebook organized a workshop in Bengaluru on January 10, 2018. Sunil Abraham participated in the workshop.
16 Jan 2018
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Virtual Aadhaar ID: too little, too late?Problems persist as many have already shared their 12-digit number with various entities, say experts
16 Jan 2018
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UIDAI's Virtual ID, limited KYC does little to protect Aadhaar data already collected, say criticsAadhaar-issuing body, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), had barely started patting itself on the back for introducing the Virtual ID concept, what CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey called "one of biggest recent innovations in this …
16 Jan 2018
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UIDAI introduces new two-layer security system to improve Aadhaar privacyThe Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a system of virtual authentication for citizens enrolled on its database and limited the access available to service providers in a move aimed at allaying widespread …
16 Jan 2018
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Is your personal information under lock and key?Customers, be more careful about how you log in and log off!
16 Jan 2018
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Hammered government offers Virtual ID firewall to protect your AadhaarDays after reports surfaced claiming security breaches, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday announced the implementation of a new security protocol that would remove the need to divulge Aadhaar numbers during …
16 Jan 2018
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Bengaluru gives data safety tips to panelA crucial consultation ahead of the framing of the country's data protection laws witnessed animated discussions here on Saturday.
16 Jan 2018
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Aadhaar Body Talked About Virtual ID 7 Years Ago, Put It Off: UIDAI Chief"And at that time, it was felt that let us first give Aadhaar number, let us see how it plays out and then, at an appropriate time, this will be introduced," Ajay Bhushan Pandey, the chief executive officer of UIDAI, or the Unique …
11 Jan 2018
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Internet Governance Forum Report 2017The twelfth annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 17 to 21 December 2017, on the theme, Shape Your Digital Future!