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An Analysis of the RBI’s Draft Framework on Regulatory Sandbox for Fintech: by Vipul Kharbanda — published May 08, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The term Fintech is generally used to describe innovative technology and technological processes being used in the financial services sector.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Incident Response Requirements in Indian Law: by Vipul Kharbanda — published Dec 28, 2016 — last modified Dec 28, 2016 01:19 AM — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance, Privacy
Cyber incidents have serious consequences for societies, nations, and those who are victimised by them. The theft, exploitation, exposure or otherwise damage of private, financial, or other sensitive personal or commercial data and cyber attacks that damage computer systems are capable of causing lasting harm.
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Comments on the Draft Second Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention): by Vipul Kharbanda — published Feb 25, 2019 — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance
Following consultations with data protection, civil society, industry and others, during the Cybercrime Convention Committee (T-CY) meeting from 29 November 2018 onwards, the Cybercrime Convention Committee has sought additional contributions regarding the provisional draft text for a Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime (“Budapest Convention”).
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Cryptocurrency Regulation in India – A brief history: by Vipul Kharbanda — published Mar 05, 2020 — last modified Mar 05, 2020 06:36 PM — filed under: Cybersecurity, internet governance, Bitcoin, Internet Governance, Cryptocurrencies, Cyber Security
In March 2020, the Supreme Court of India quashed the RBI order passed in 2018 that banned financial services firms from trading in virtual currency or cryptocurrency. Keeping this policy window in mind, the Centre for Internet & Society will be releasing a series of blog posts and policy briefs on cryptocurrency regulation in India
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Budapest Convention and the Information Technology Act: by Vipul Kharbanda — published Nov 20, 2018 — last modified Nov 20, 2018 04:18 PM — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance
The Convention on Cybercrime adopted in Budapest (“Convention”) is the fist and one of the most important multilateral treaties addressing the issue of internet and computer crimes.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
European E-Evidence Proposal and Indian Law: by Vipul Kharbanda — published Dec 23, 2018 — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance
In April of 2018, the European Union issued the proposal for a new regime dealing with cross border sharing of data and information by issuing two draft instruments, an E-evidence Regulation (“Regulation”) and an E-evidence Directive (“Directive”), (together the “E-evidence Proposal”). The Regulation is a direction to states to put in place the proper legislative and regulatory machinery for the implementation of this regime while the Directive requires the states to enact laws governing service providers so that they would comply with the proposed regime.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Are Indian Consumer Laws Ready for the Digital Age?: by Vipul Kharbanda — published Aug 08, 2013 — last modified Aug 08, 2013 11:52 AM — filed under: Consumer Rights, Featured, Access to Knowledge
The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, recognizing the need for protection of the rights of consumers, drafted a set of model guidelines on consumer protection which were adopted by the General Assembly in 1985. The United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection (UNGCP) act as an international reference point of the consumer movement, however since it has been over a quarter of a century since they were first drafted, there is a strong argument for revising them to bring them in line with new developments in technology and business practices.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
Can Bitcoin Be Banned by the Indian Government?: by Vipul Kharbanda — published Dec 24, 2013 — last modified Apr 07, 2017 12:56 PM
The paper analyses the laws and regulations that apply to Bitcoin in India, and comes to the conclusion that the government has wide powers that it can exercise, if it wishes, to regulate Bitcoin. Given the lack of existing legal and regulatory analysis on this issue in India, we greatly welcome comments on this issue.
Located in Internet Governance
The Aadhaar Case: by Vipul Kharbanda — published Sep 05, 2014 — last modified Sep 05, 2014 09:12 AM — filed under: UID, Internet Governance, Privacy
In 2012 a writ petition was filed by Justice K.S. Puttaswamy in the Supreme Court of India challenging the policy of the government in making an Aadhaar card for every person in India and its later plans to link various government benefit schemes to the same.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Comments on the Draft Second Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention): by Vipul Kharbanda — published Feb 25, 2019
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