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Outrage As Privileged IITians Use Tech To Spy On Sweepers: by Rachna Khaira — published Dec 15, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Some members of the housekeeping staff at IIT Ropar were put under round the clock surveillance during working hours for many days in February this year without their consent. IIT Ropar Director Prof S K Das has ordered a probe into the incident.
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Outrage before sharing: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 20, 2015 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
Has the social media converted people into a lynch mob that seeks out justice and passes judgement instantly, without bothering to hear both sides of the story?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Over 30 organisations, industry bodies oppose proposal to ban vape content: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 03, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance
More than 30 organisations and industry bodies, including Ficci, CII and the Cellular Operators Association of India, have written to the Electronics and IT Ministry (MeitY), urging it not to ban online content related to the Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS).
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Overview and Concerns Regarding the Indian Draft DNA Profiling Act: by GeneWatch UK & the Council for Responsible Genetics, US — published Jul 11, 2012 — filed under: Featured, Internet Governance
The Indian Code of Criminal Procedure was amended in 2005 to enable the collection of a host of medical details from accused persons upon their arrest. Section 53 of the Cr.PC provides that upon arrest, an accused person may be subjected to a medical examination if there are “reasonable grounds for believing” that such examination will afford evidence as to the crime.
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OWASP Seasides Conference: by Admin — published Feb 28, 2019 — last modified Mar 07, 2019 11:53 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Artificial Intelligence
Karan Saini attended the OWASP Seasides security conference held on February 27 and 28, 2019 at Cavelossim, Goa. The event was organized by OWASP Seasides.
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Oyo Hotels’ Real-Time Digital Record Database Sparks Privacy Fears: by Admin — published Jan 18, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Oyo Hotels’ pilot to maintain a real-time digital database of guests and plan to share it with law-enforcement agencies has triggered privacy concerns.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Packets, net neutrality and gaming public policy outcomes: by Admin — published Aug 28, 2019 — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
Gurshabad Grover attended Prof. Vishal Misra's lecture on net neutrality at Has Geek in Bangalore on August 15, 2019.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
PAI WG Labor and Economy Meeting: by Admin — published Apr 25, 2018 — last modified May 05, 2018 09:35 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Elonnai Hickok co-chaired the first PAI Labor and Economy WG in NYC on April 25, 2018.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Pandemic Technology takes its Toll on Data Privacy: by Aman Nair and Pallavi Bedi — published Dec 31, 2020 — last modified Jun 26, 2021 06:52 AM — filed under: Health Tech, Privacy, Internet Governance, Technological Protection Measures, Covid19, Healthcare
The absence of any legal framework has meant these tools are now being used for purposes beyond managing the pandemic.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Panel Discussion – Intermediary Liability & Freedom of Expression in India: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 26, 2014 — last modified Apr 04, 2014 10:10 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
Bhairav Acharya will participate in a panel discussion on ‘Intermediary Liability & Freedom of Expression’ on Wednesday evening (26th March 2014) from 6:00 pm onwards at the India International Centre Annex. The event is organized by the Centre for Communication Governance at NLU Delhi in association with the Global Network Initiative, Washington D.C.
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