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Internet Governance
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28 Jul 2018
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Ethical Data Design Practices in the AI (Artificial Intelligence) AgeShweta Mohandas was a panelist at discussion on Ethical Data Design Practices in the AI (Artificial Intelligence) Age, organised by Startup Grind, Bangalore on July 28, 2018 at NUMA Bangalore.
25 Jul 2018
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WhatsApp races against time to fix fake news mess ahead of 2019 general electionsOn Friday, when WhatsApp announced that it would pilot a ‘five media-based forwards limit’ in India, the government came up with an unequivocal reminder.
25 Jul 2018
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Firms find wealth in your dataData collection and theft is quite prevalent and there is little an individual can do right now.
24 Jul 2018
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Anti-trafficking Bill may lead to censorshipThere are a few problematic provisions in the proposed legislation—it may severely impact freedom of expression.
20 Jul 2018
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The Centre for Internet and Society’s Comments and Recommendations to the: Indian Privacy Code, 2018The debate surrounding privacy has in recent times gained momentum due to the Aadhaar judgement and the growing concerns around the use of personal data by corporations and governments.
19 Jul 2018
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TRAI recommendations on data privacy raises eyebrowsThe telecom regulator’s recommendations on data privacy have raised eyebrows over jurisdiction and timing, with IT ministry officials as well as companies questioning the need for it at a time when the government appointed Justice BN …
19 Jul 2018
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Srikrishna panel upset at timing of Trai suggestionsThe Justice BN Srikrishna Committee, which is drafting a model data protection and privacy law for India, is upset by the timing of recommendations made by the country’s telecom regulator this week, according to a senior member of the …
19 Jul 2018
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DIDP #31 Diversity of employees at ICANNWe have requested ICANN to disclose information pertaining to the diversity of employees based on race and citizenship.
18 Jul 2018
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IETF 102 MontrealThe Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) organized IETF 102 Montreal at Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Montreal in Canada from July 14 - 20, 2018. Gurshabad Grover participated remotely in the meetings of several Working Groups.
18 Jul 2018
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IEEE-SA InDITA Conference 2018Gurshabad Grover participated in the IEEE-SA InDITA Conference 2018 organized by IEEE Standards Association held IIIT-Bangalore on July 10 and 11, 2018.
18 Jul 2018
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CIS submitted a response to a Notice of Enquiry by the US Government on International Internet Policy PrioritiesThe Centre for Internet and Society drafted a response to a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) issued by the U.S. Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on "International Internet Policy Priorities."
16 Jul 2018
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ICANN Diversity AnalysisThe by-laws of The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) state that it is a non-profit public-benefit corporation which is responsible at the overall level, for the coordination of the “global internet's systems of …
15 Jul 2018
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Digital Native: How smart cities can make criminals out of denizensPeople download information and share it without knowing about the intellectual property rights. On social media bullying, harassment and hate speech find easy avenues.
13 Jul 2018
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India's Latest Data Leak: People's Aadhaar Number And Bank Account Are Just One Google Search AwayEven Truecaller doesn't reveal this much.
13 Jul 2018
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Government Gives Nod To Bill For Building DNA Databases In India, For 'Criminal Investigation And Justice Delivery'The bill will be introduced in Parliament in the Monsoon session.
13 Jul 2018
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Child-lifting rumours caused 69 mob attacks, 33 deaths in last 18 months45 persons were killed in 40 cases of mob lynching across nine states between 2014 and 3 March 2018 according to data.
10 Jul 2018
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Death by Social MediaThe victims of WhatsApp forwards are outsiders, the political class is silent, the state is helpless. There are clear patterns behind the recent mob lynchings.
7 Jul 2018
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'Hope for such swift crackdowns for everyone'The prompt arrest has impressed cybercrime experts, but some are sceptical whether this case will serve as a deterrent for trolls or spell hope for citizens at the receiving end of online abuse.
5 Jul 2018
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CIS contributes to the Research and Advisory Group of the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC)The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) is an initiative of the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies and the East West Institute that seeks to promote mutual awareness and understanding among various cyberspace …
1 Jul 2018
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Digital Native: The bigger pictureFor all our sleek machines, we are slaves to the much larger Internet of Things.
30 Jun 2018
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Tech transformation: how agriculture is being redefined through digital innovation and startupsAt a recent YES Bank panel and digital startup competition, it was evident that India’s digital boom was lending the Indian startup ecosystem a distinctly agri-flavour.
29 Jun 2018
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Draft bill proposes Rs 1 crore fine, 3 year jail for data privacy violationThe move comes at a time when user data of Indians is under threat from social media firms accused of data mining and sharing information with private companies for advertising and marketing purposes. There has also been a growing concern …
27 Jun 2018
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The rise of AI in Indian healthcare industry: An innovative asset to the rescueThe use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly increasing with the growth of start-ups and large Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies that offer AI healthcare solutions for healthcare challenges in India.
27 Jun 2018
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The AI Task Force Report - The first steps towards India’s AI frameworkThe Task Force on Artificial Intelligence was established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to leverage AI for economic benefits, and provide policy recommendations on the deployment of AI for India.
26 Jun 2018
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Police to counter fake news on WhatsAppState police across Karnataka, Assam, Telangana and Kerala are designing social media campaigns as an antidote to fake news on messaging apps like WhatsApp following claims that these platforms have been used to incite violence across …
26 Jun 2018
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Jindal varsity's international affairs students shine in job marketTurning a common perception on its head, international affairs students of O.P. Jindal Global University here have shown that pursuing a so-called "conventional" course can also open several doors of recruitment including in multinational …
26 Jun 2018
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26th AMIC Annual Conference – India 2018The 26th AMIC annual conference on the theme Disturbing Asian Millennials: Some Creative Responses was organized by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) at Fortune Inn Valley View, Manipal in Karnataka from June 7 - 9, 2018. Swaraj …
26 Jun 2018
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'Full belief in fake texts shows cops not trusted'Nilotpal Basu and Abhijeet Nath, an audio engineer and digital artiste, were beaten to death in Assam's Karbi Anglong last week based on rumours that they were kidnappers.
25 Jun 2018
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Death By WhatsAppThe fatal messages were both in text and in audio. They were in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Assamese and Gujarati among others.
25 Jun 2018
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Data Privacy: Footprints on the WebTechnology has made data protection a hot button issue. Now, a group of eminent citizens, mostly lawyers, have formulated a draft privacy bill, a legal framework that protects the individual’s right to privacy, but it faces legal …