Centre for Internet & Society

Privacy and Surveillance Roundtable Jun 28, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM IMC Building, IMC Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai , by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet and Society and the Cellular Operators Association of India in collaboration with the Council for Fair Business Practices invite you to a "Privacy Roundtable" at IMC Building, IMC Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai on June 28, 2014, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
National Elections 2014: How Technology Powered Campaigns May 23, 2014 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM The Centre for Internet and Society (opposite Domlur Club) and near to TERI Complex, No.194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071, by Prasad Krishna
HasGeek and the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) welcome you to a presentation on how technology powered politicial campaigns in the recently concluded 2014 national elections. Developers, advocacy organizations and the general public are invited to participate. The event will be held at CIS on May 23, 2014, 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Counter Surveillance Panel: DiscoTech & Hackathon Mar 01, 2014 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM The Centre for Internet and Society (opposite Domlur Club) and near to TERI Complex, No.194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071, by Prasad Krishna
We invite you to a Counter Surveillance DiscoTech and Hackathon at the Centre for Internet and Society in Bangalore on Saturday, March 1, 2014 (9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.). The event is being co-organized by the Centre for Internet and Society in tandem with the MIT Centre for Civic Media Co-Design Lab, with support from members of Tactical Technology Collective, Hackteria.org and Srishti School of Art Design and Technology. Registrations begin at 9.00 a.m. The event shall close with a featured talk by renown information activist and maker lab innovator Smari McCarthy, titled "Privacy for Humanity" at 5.00 p.m.
Nullcon Goa Feb 2014 — International Security Conference from Feb 12, 2014 09:30 AM to Feb 15, 2014 06:00 PM Bogmallo Beach Resort, Goa, by Prasad Krishna
Nullcon (http://nullcon.net) is celebrating its 5th Anniversary with efforts being made to bring key decision makers, thought leaders with an expectation of 500+ participants from the industry and government sector. Nullcon is scheduled from February 12 to 15, 2014 at Bogmallo Beach Resort, Goa, comprising of 2 days of technical trainings, followed by 2days of talks, workshops, exhibition, networking parties and CTFs.
Bitcoin & Open Source with Aaron Koenig Feb 07, 2014 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM The Centre for Internet and Society (opposite Domlur Club) and near to TERI Complex, No.194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071, by Prasad Krishna
Aaron Koenig, director of bitfilm.org and a global Bitcoin entrepreneur will give a talk at the Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore on February 7 at 6.00 p.m.
The Future of the Internet, Who Should Govern It and What is at Stake for You? Jan 29, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 01:30 PM IIC Multipurpose Hall, Max Mueller Marg, by Prasad Krishna
Internet and Mobile Association of India, Cellular Operators Association of India, Internet Democracy project, Media for Change, SFLC and the Centre for Internet Society is organizing a Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on the future of internet on January 29, 2014 at Multipurpose Hall, India International Center (IIC).
CPDP 2014 Reforming Data Protection: The Global Perspective from Jan 22, 2014 08:30 AM to Jan 24, 2014 06:30 PM Brussels, by Prasad Krishna
Already in its 7th edition, the annual Computer Privacy and Data Protection conference (organised by CPDP) is being held in Brussels from January 22 to 24, 2014. Malavika Jayaram will be speaking at this event.
Digital Citizens: Why Cyber Security and Online Privacy are Vital to the Success of Democracy and Freedom of Expression Jan 14, 2014 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM The Centre for Internet and Society (opposite Domlur Club) and near to TERI Complex, No.194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071, by Prasad Krishna
Michael Oghia will give a presentation which will show why cyber security and online privacy are vital for democracy and freedom of expression.
Biometrics or Bust? Implications of the UID for Participation and Inclusion Jan 10, 2014 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM The Centre for Internet and Society (opposite Domlur Club) and near to TERI Complex, No.194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071, by Prasad Krishna
Malavika Jayaram will give a talk on biometrics and the implications of UID for participation and inclusion at the office of the Centre for Internet and Society in Bangalore on January 10, 2014 at 6.00 p.m.
Legal Issues pertaining to Cloud Computing from Dec 14, 2013 08:30 AM to Dec 15, 2013 05:00 PM NLSIU Campus, Bangalore, by Prasad Krishna
The Law and Technology Society of National Law School of India University, Bangalore is organizing the 6th edition of its flagship conference ‘Consilience’ on December 14 and 15, 2013 at NLSIU Campus, Bangalore. The Centre for Internet and Society is supporting this event.
DesiSec: Episode 1 - Film Release and Screening Dec 11, 2013 from 06:15 PM to 08:00 PM Centre for Internet and Society, Domlur, by Purba Sarkar
The Centre for Internet and Society is pleased to to announce the release of the first documentary film on cybersecurity in India - DesiSec. We hope you can join us for a special screening of the first episode of DesiSec, on 11th December, at CIS!
Big Democracy: Big Surveillance - A talk by Maria Xynou Dec 03, 2013 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS), No. 194, Second 'C' Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bangalore - 560071, Karnataka, India , by Maria Xynou
Next Tuesday, Maria Xynou will be presenting her latest research on surveillance in India. Come and engage in a discussion on India's controversial surveillance schemes, surveillance industry and much much more!
Panel on Privacy, Surveillance & the UID in the post-Snowden era Nov 30, 2013 from 03:30 PM to 06:00 PM Institution of Agricultural Technologists, Main Hall (ground floor), 15 Queens Road, Bangalore- 560052, Karnataka, India (Near Indian Express), by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) and the Say No to UID campaign invite you to a discussion on the UID and on the implications of the world's largest biometric data collection scheme in a post-Snowden era. The panel will take place on November 30th at the Institution of Agricultural Technologists in Bangalore.
The Evolving Cyber Threat and How to Address It Nov 22, 2013 from 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM The Centre for Internet and Society, No. 194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bangalore (near to TERI Complex and opposite to Domlur Club), by Prasad Krishna
Larry Clinton, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Internet Security Alliance will give a talk on cyber threat and how to address the same. The talk will be held at the office of the Centre for Internet and Society in Bangalore on November 22, 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.
IDEX Impact Assessment Workshop Nov 16, 2013 from 11:30 AM to 06:30 PM The Centre for Internet and Society, No. 194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bangalore (near to TERI Complex and opposite to Domlur Club), by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet and Society is hosting a workshop organised by IDEX at its office in Bangalore on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 11.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Mapping Digital Media: Broadcasting, Journalism and Activism in India — A Public Consultation Oct 27, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM Bangalore International Centre, TERI Complex, 4th Main, 2nd Cross, Domlur II Stage, Bangalore - 560 071, by Prasad Krishna
Alternative Law Forum, Maraa and the Centre for Internet and Society invite you to a public consultation on Mapping Digital Media in India, on October 27, 2013 at the Bangalore International Centre from 10 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Privacy Round Table, New Delhi (October 2013) Oct 19, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi - 110001, by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), and DSCI cordially invite you to a "Privacy Round Table" at the FICCI Federation House in Tansen Marg on October 19, 2013.
Public Law and Jurisprudential Issues of Privacy: A Talk at CIS Sep 27, 2013 from 04:30 PM to 06:00 PM The Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore, No. 194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur IInd Stage, Bangalore 560071 (Opposite Domlur Club and near to TERI Regional Centre), by Prasad Krishna
On Friday, September 27, 2013, Abhayraj Naik will give a talk on public law and jurisprudential issues related to privacy. CIS will host the talk at its office in Bangalore from 4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Bangalore + Social Good Sep 21, 2013 from 02:00 PM to 06:30 PM The Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore, No. 194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur IInd Stage, Bangalore 560071 (Opposite Domlur Club and near to TERI Regional Centre), by Prasad Krishna
In conjunction with The Social Good Summit held in New York City on September 22 - 24, Ashoka India, IDEX + Green Lungi are partnering to host the Bangalore + Sustainability event! The Social Good Summit aims to explore creative ways that technology can be leveraged for positive social change. Green Lungi in collaboration with IDEX and Ashoka is holding the event at CIS, Bangalore on September 21.
Privacy Round Table, New Delhi Aug 24, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 05:00 PM FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi, by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS), FICCI and DSCI cordially invites you to attend the "Privacy Round Table" to be held at the FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi on Saturday, August 24, 2013, 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., to discuss the "Report of the Group of Experts on Privacy" by the Justice A.P. Shah Committee, the text of the "Citizen's Privacy (Protection) Bill, 2013, drafted by the Centre for Internet and Society, and "Strengthening Privacy Protection through Co-Regulation" by DSCI.