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Digital India
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9 Apr 2024
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Digital Markets and India: Demystifying the Draft DCBThis document summarises the proceedings of the Roundtable on the draft Digital Competition Bill (DCB) [hereinafter referred to as ‘the Roundtable’]. The Roundtable was conducted online on April 1, 2024, and included representation from …
9 Feb 2022
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Notes for India as the digital trade juggernaut rolls onSitting out trade negotiations could result in the country losing out on opportunities to shape the rules.
31 Dec 2020
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Media Market Risk Ratings: IndiaThe Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) and the Global Disinformation Index (GDI) are launching a study into the risk of disinformation on digital news platforms in India, creating an index that is intended to serve donors and brands with …
20 Oct 2019
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NIPFP Seminar on Exploring Policy Issues in the Digital Technology ArenaAnubha Sinha participated in this seminar as a discussant on the "Regulating emerging technologies" panel. The event was held at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla on October 10 - 11, 2019.
28 Apr 2019
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Digital Native: Getting through an election made for the social media gazeIn the poll season, social media platforms thrive on wounded outrage disguised as politics.
14 May 2017
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Digital native: Free speech? You must be joking!India’s digital landscape is dotted with vigilante voices that drown out people’s right to free speech.
20 Apr 2017
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Regulating Bitcoin in IndiaThe article discusses the possible contours of future bitcoin regulation in India. Bitcoin, often considered a ‘notorious’ virtual currency limited only to techies or speculators, is currently fighting a battle to become a bona fide …
29 Mar 2017
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WISER Lecture : Sumandro Chattapadhyay on Deregulation by CodeUniversity of the Witwatersrand organized a talk by Sumandro Chattapadhyay on Derugulation by Code on March 8, 2017 in Johannesburg.
17 Mar 2017
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EVMs: How transparent is the Indian election process?Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have become a bone of contention after the results of the Assembly elections in five states were declared last Saturday and the BSP president Mayawati alleged tampering. The Congress party and the Aam Aadmi …
3 Mar 2017
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A Pathfinding Approach for Digital IndiaIt's not only the installation of the OFC, but of ensuring quality and reliability.
23 Jan 2017
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Seminar on Understanding Financial Technology, Cashless India, and Forced Digitalisation (Delhi, January 24)The Centre for Financial Accountability is organising a seminar on "Understanding Financial Technology, Cashless India, and Forced Digitalisation" on Tuesday, January 24, at YWCA, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Sumandro Chattapadhyay will …
17 Jan 2017
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The Dangers Of Aadhaar-Based Payments That No One Is Talking AboutLess than three months ago, India’s banking sector was hit by a data breach which compromised 32 lakh debit cards and led to fraudulent transactions worth Rs 1.3 crore.
12 Jan 2017
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Comments on the Report of the Committee on Digital Payments (December 2016)The Committee on Digital Payments constituted by the Ministry of Finance and chaired by Ratan P. Watal, Principal Advisor, NITI Aayog, submitted its report on the "Medium Term Recommendations to Strengthen Digital Payments Ecosystem" on …
10 Dec 2016
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Fake Narendra Modi apps aplenty, but it’s up to users to protect themselvesThe app, hosted on Google Play store, automatically gets excessive permission including full network access and ability to take pictures and videos once downloaded.
5 Dec 2016
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Digital native: The View from My BubbleIn the digital world, the privileged have the power to deny a devastating crisis for the poor.
14 Nov 2016
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Big Data in India: Benefits, Harms, and Human Rights - Workshop ReportThe Centre for Internet and Society held a one-day workshop on “Big Data in India: Benefits, Harms and Human Rights” at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on the 1st of October, 2016. This report is a compilation of the the issues discussed, …
10 Oct 2016
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A Market Structure for Digital IndiaIf delivery is priced below cost, communications services will be unsustainable and ineffective. The stress in the telecom sector is evident from the data. The market capitalisation of listed telecom operators has been stagnant since the 3G …
14 Sep 2016
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How does the government track all its legal cases?The Legal Information Management and Briefing System , an integral part of the digital India initiative, aims to be a database of all the ongoing cases with the government.
1 Sep 2016
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Digital India Needs These Policy ChangesAppropriate policies will increase connectivity much more than spectrum auctions.
19 Aug 2016
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Public Panel Discussion: Digitalisation for Social ChangeSunil Abraham is participating as a panelist in a discussion co-organized by Mount Carmel College, Bangalore and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India Office in Bangalore on August 22, 2016.
15 Aug 2016
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Rational Internet laws essential to fulfil India’s digital goalsIndia has emerged as a digitally-connected nation but experts suggest the country still lacks pragmatic Internet laws.
4 May 2016
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Breakthroughs Needed For Digital IndiaIt's time the government accepts that current policies are not enough to bring about Digital India.
25 Apr 2016
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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
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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
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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 …
19 Apr 2016
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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 …
14 Apr 2016
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Aadhaar Act and its Non-compliance with Data Protection Law in IndiaThis post compares the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, with India's data protection regime as articulated in the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, …
13 Apr 2016
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FAQ on the Aadhaar Project and the BillThis FAQ attempts to address the key questions regarding the Aadhaar/UIDAI project and the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Bill, 2016 (henceforth, Bill). This is neither a comprehensive …
29 Mar 2016
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Consultation on 'National Geospatial Policy' - Notes and SubmissionThe Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has constituted a National Expert Committee for developing a draft National Geospatial Policy (NGP) to provide appropriate guidelines for collection, analysis, use, and …
21 Mar 2016
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Vulnerabilities in the UIDAI Implementation Not Addressed by the Aadhaar Bill, 2016In this infographic, we document the various issues in the Aadhaar enrolment process implemented by the UIDAI, and highlight the vulnerabilities that the Aadhaar Bill, 2016 does not address. The infographic is based on Vidushi Marda’s …