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Proxies and VPNs: Why govt can't ban porn websites?: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 03, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 08:26 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect, Censorship
The government's move to block more than 800 pornographic websites has led experts to question whether this latest attempt to police the internet is even feasible.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Regulation, misuse concerns still dog DNA profiling bill: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 29, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 08:32 AM — filed under: DNA Profiling, Internet Governance, Privacy
Experts fear such data could be used for non-forensic purposes and are concerned about the vast powers to be vested in proposed DNA profiling board.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why the DNA Bill is open to misuse: Sunil Abraham: by Sunil Abraham — published Aug 01, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 08:37 AM — filed under: DNA Profiling, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Human DNA Profiling Bill, the law that regulates the collection, storage and use of the human genetic code, has attracted some strong criticism from civil liberties groups including the Bengaluru-based Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) which had participated in the expert committee for DNA profiling constituted by the Department of Biotechnology in 2012.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Ban on pornography temporary, says government: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 05, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 08:46 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Chilling Effect, Censorship
The government has taken a dramatic U-turn from its stated position on internet pornography.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Genetic Profiling: Is it all in the DNA?: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 07, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 09:47 AM — filed under: DNA Profiling, Internet Governance, Privacy
A Bill seeks to make genetic profiling mandatory for the fight against crime—and generates a debate about the clash of ethics, freedom, science and data.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
DIDP Request #11: NETmundial Principles: by Aditya Garg — published Sep 14, 2015 — filed under: ICANN, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) followed up on the implementation of the NETmundial Principles that ICANN has been endorsing by sending them a second request under their Documentary Information Disclosure Policy. This request and their response have been described in this blog post.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Peering behind the veil of ICANN’s DIDP (I): by Padmini Baruah — published Sep 21, 2015 — last modified Oct 15, 2015 02:42 AM — filed under: ICANN, Internet Governance
One of the key elements of the process of enhancing democracy and furthering transparency in any institution which holds power is open access to information for all the stakeholders. This is critical to ensure that there is accountability for the actions of those in charge of a body which utilises public funds and carries out functions in the public interest.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
India encryption policy draft faces backlash: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 22, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The department of information technology is facing a backlash from industry experts, Internet watchers and netizens on its draft of the National Encryption Policy that it recently made public.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Awesome Contracts Project (Geekup @ CIS): by Prasad Krishna — published May 10, 2012 — last modified May 11, 2012 12:17 PM — filed under: Lecture, Event Type, Internet Governance
Vivek Durai, co-founder at Awesome Contracts, a Singapore-India startup will give a public lecture on May 18, 2012 at the Centre for Internet & Society in Bangalore. Lawyer, musician, legal recruiter and entrepreneur, Amith Narayan will also participate through Skype!
Located in Internet Governance
To protect data, don’t opt for plastic or laminated Aadhaar card: UIDAI: by Admin — published Feb 07, 2018 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Unauthorized printing of Aadhaar cards could render the QR (quick response) code dysfunctional or even expose personal data without an individual’s informed consent, UIDAI says.
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