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Comparison of the Manila Principles to Draft of The Information Technology [Intermediary Guidelines(Amendment) Rules], 2018: by Akriti Bopanna and Gayatri Puthran — published Sep 30, 2019 — last modified Jun 01, 2020 07:48 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
This paper looks at the Manila Principles intermediary liability framework in comparison to the amended draft Information Technology [Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment)] Rules, 2018 introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in December, 2018.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
SC directs govt to further regulate social media: Is it necessary? Experts weigh in: by Geetika Mantri — published Sep 30, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance
With the SC's directive to the Indian government for further regulation of social media, TNM asked experts what were the challenges associated with the same.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
September 2019 Newsletter: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 30, 2019 — last modified Dec 06, 2019 04:53 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Access to Knowledge
The newsletter for the month of September 2019.
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Designing a Human Rights Impact Assessment for ICANN’s Policy Development Processes: by Collin Kure, Akriti Bopanna and Austin Ruckstuhl — published Oct 03, 2019 — last modified Oct 03, 2019 02:43 PM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
As co-chairs of Cross Community Working Party on Human Rights (CCWP-HR) at International Corporation of Names and Numbers (ICANN), Akriti Bopanna and Collin Kurre executed a Human Rights Impact Assessment for ICANN's processes. It was the first time such an experiment was conducted, and unique because of being a multi-stakeholder attempt.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
We need a better AI vision: by Arindrajit Basu — published Oct 14, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence conjures up a wondrous world of autonomous processes but dystopia is inevitable unless rights and privacy are protected.
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AI Opera- AI as a total work of art: by Admin — published Oct 14, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Artificial Intelligence
On October 11, 2019, Shweta Mohandas and Mira were invited as panelists for the 'AI Opera- AI as a total work of art' event organized by Goethe as part of the India Week Hamburg 2019 held in Bangalore. CIS was an event partner.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Core Concepts and Processes: by Shruti Trikanand and Amber Sinha — published Sep 13, 2019 — last modified Oct 17, 2019 04:06 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Digital ID, Digital Identity
When we embarked on this research project, we began with the primary questions of what constitutes a digital identity system. In the last few years, with the rise in national digital identity projects, there has been significant academic and media attention to the idea, benefits and risks of a digital identity system.
Located in Internet Governance / Digital IDs
Will FASTag raise privacy concerns?: by Shreya Nandi and Prathma Sharma — published Oct 18, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
FASTag, an electronic device that enables direct, cashless toll payment, has been touted as the Aadhaar for vehicles as it would help the government track movement of automobiles. But the move can also stoke fresh concerns on privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Dystopia vs development: The Kashmir paradox: by Asmita Bakshi — published Oct 20, 2019 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
On 26 July, Azmat Ali Mir, 26, landed in her hometown, Srinagar. A day later, uncertainty and panic gripped the Kashmir valley—the Amarnath yatris (pilgrims) and other tourists were being evacuated, there was heavy military deployment and news reports claimed that there could be a threat to the border.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
BSides Delhi 2019 Security Conference: by Admin — published Oct 20, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Karan Saini attended the BSides Delhi security conference on October 11, 2019. The event was organized by Bsides Delhi in New Delhi.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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