Programme
Internet Governance
Privacy, free speech, surveillance, digital identity and cybersecurity. 3,058 items.
28 May 2016
News
India Seeks to Limit Use of Maps and Satellite ImagesIndians are discussing a plan to ban use of maps or satellite images of the country without approval from the government.
28 May 2016
Blog post
Comments on Draft Electronic Health Records StandardsThe Centre for Internet & Society submitted its comments on the Draft Electronic Health Records Standards to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
26 May 2016
Event
Understanding Aadhaar and its New Challenges, May 26-27, 2016A workshop on “Understanding Aadhaar and its New Challenges” is being organised by the Centre for Studies in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and the Centre for Internet and Society, during May 26-27. It is also supported by the …
19 May 2016
Blog post
Women's Safety? There is an App for That“After locking ourselves in a room for more than 6 days, this is what we came out [sic] with. Join us in helping make WOMEN feel SAFE,” read a gloating press release about a smartphone app for women to notify their near ones that they were …
19 May 2016
15 May 2016
News
Why The New Government Policy Mandating Panic Buttons On Phones Isn’t Going To Protect WomenRecently, the Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology Mr Ravi Shankar Prasad tweeted about new rules mandating a panic button in every cell phone sold in the country from January 2017. To keep ladies safe, of course.
15 May 2016
Blog post
MHRD IPR Chair Series: Information Received from Delhi UniversityThis post provides a factual description about the operation of Ministry of Human Resource Development IPR Chair’s Intellectual Property Education, Research and Public Outreach (IPERPO) scheme in Delhi University.
15 May 2016
Blog post
Draft Law Would Prohibit Showing ‘Disputed Areas’ on Maps of IndiaMaps that label geographic areas of conflict as “disputed” territories in India could put one behind bars for seven years with 1B Indian Rupees (US$15M) penalty if a recently proposed bill becomes law.
13 May 2016
News
Geospatial Info Regulation Bill will hurt start-ups, small firmsThe Geospatial Information Regulation Bill, 2016, whose draft outlaws the acquisition of geospatial information without the government’s permission, is expected to impact smaller companies rather more than the large ones.
9 May 2016
Blog post
Identity of the Aadhaar Act: Supreme Court and the Money Bill QuestionA writ petition has been filed by former Union minister Jairam Ramesh on April 6 challenging the constitutionality and legality of the treatment of this Act as a money bill. The Supreme Court heard the matter on April 25 and invited the …
8 May 2016
News
Why India’s attempt to police digital maps and satellite images is a ‘dumb’ ideaAre we back to the license raj?
8 May 2016
Blog post
Facebook: A Platform with Little Less Sharing of Personal InformationAs Facebook becomes less personal, what happens to digital friendship?
3 May 2016
Blog post
Privacy Issues with DRMThis post has been written by Jalaj Pandey interning at CIS. It elaborates upon the various privacy issues with the Digital Rights Management. The author talks about the various ways in which content producers use DRM as a tool to infringe …
28 Apr 2016
News
Panel Discussion on UID/ Aadhar act 2016 and its impact on Social, SecuritySunil Abraham was a speaker at this event organized by Students Christian Movement of India at SCM House in Bangalore on April 25, 2016. Mathew Thomas and Usha Ramanathan also gave talks.
28 Apr 2016
Blog post
Cyber Security of Smart Grids in IndiaAn integral component of the ambitious flagship programme of the Indian Government- Digital India, which paves way for a digital data avalanche in the country, is a well-designed digital infrastructure ensuring high connectivity and …
26 Apr 2016
Event
"Will the Magic Number Deliver?" - Roundtable on Aadhaar at CSLG, JNU, April 26The Centre for the Study of Law and Governance (CSLG), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), will organise a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, April 26, to discuss the Aadhaar project and Act. Along with Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Prasanna S, Apar …
25 Apr 2016
Blog post
The Aadhaar Act is Not a Money BillWhile the authority of the Lok Sabha Speaker is final and binding, Jairam Ramesh’s writ petition may allow the Supreme Court to question an incorrect application of substantive principles. This article by Amber Sinha was published by The …
24 Apr 2016
News
Government keeps experts out of cyber security discussionsAnja Kovacs of the Internet Democracy project feels that India has given away too much, and that India's multi-stakeholder approach in the context of the role of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is not too clear.
24 Apr 2016
News
CCTV plays SherlockWhether it's the Mercedes hit-and-run in Delhi or the antics of the chaddi baniyan gang in Mumbai, police are increasingly relying on CCTV footage to solve crimes. Sunday Times looks at how the small picture is getting bigger. .
24 Apr 2016
Blog post
Can the Matters Dealt with in the Aadhaar Act be the Objects of a Money Bill?In this infographic, we highlight the matters dealt with in the Aadhaar Act 2016, recently tabled in and passed by the Lok Sabha as a money bill, and consider if these can be objects of a money bill. The infographic is designed by Pooja …
24 Apr 2016
Blog post
Can the Aadhaar Act 2016 be Classified as a Money Bill?In this infographic, we show if the Aadhaar Act 2016, recently tabled in and passed by the Lok Sabha as a money bill, can be classified as a money bill. The infographic is designed by Pooja Saxena, based on information compiled by Amber …
23 Apr 2016
News
Will Facebook, Twitter relocate servers to India?The debate to relocate offshore servers of internet and social media firms including Google, Facebook and Twitter has revived.
21 Apr 2016
News
You will need a license to create a WhatsApp group in KashmirThe internet rights activists have criticised the move stating it as unconstitutional.
21 Apr 2016
Blog post
RTI regarding Smart Cities Mission in IndiaCentre for Internet & Society (CIS) had filed an RTI on 3 February 2016 before the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) regarding the Smart Cities Mission in India. The RTI sought information regarding the role of various foreign …
21 Apr 2016
News
Aadhaar by NumbersSunil Abraham will be addressing a public seminar at an event organized by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) in New Delhi on Friday, April 29, 2016.
20 Apr 2016
News
PMO’s no to smart cards, insists on AadhaarThe government has decided to stop issuing new smart cards to beneficiaries of government schemes as Aadhaar is now backed by a law.
20 Apr 2016
News
2014 showed the power of Twitter, now every Indian politician wants a handleTwitter is fast turning into an effective political tool. As political parties fight another round of electoral battles, a new survey on the 2014 general elections states that those who tweeted well, fared well.
19 Apr 2016
Blog post
The Last Chance for a Welfare State Doesn’t Rest in the Aadhaar SystemBoosting welfare is the message, which is how Aadhaar is being presented in India. The Aadhaar system as a medium, however, is one that enables tracking, surveillance, and data monetisation. This piece by Sumandro Chattapadhyay was …
17 Apr 2016
News
Why is the UIDAI cracking down on individuals that hoard Aadhaar data?Private firms' offer to print Aadhaar details on plastic card a breach of law.
17 Apr 2016
Blog post
Online Censorship on the Rise: Why I Prefer to Save Things OfflineAs governments use their power to erase what they do not approve of from the web, cloud storage will not be enough.