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Submission to the Facebook Oversight Board: Policy on Cross-checks: by [in alphabetical order] Anamika Kundu, Digvijay Singh, Divyansha Sehgal and Torsha Sarkar — published Feb 07, 2022 — last modified Feb 09, 2022 05:31 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Freedom, Facebook, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) submitted public comments to the Facebook Oversight Board on a policy consultation.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Submitted Your Biometrics for Aadhaar? Here’s How You Can Lock/Unlock That Data: by Admin — published Jan 24, 2019 — last modified Feb 02, 2019 02:09 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Did you know that UIDAI provides a facility that allows users to lock/unlock their Aadhaar biometric data online?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Suckfly Attacks National Stock Exchange Tech Vendor, Among Others: by Prasad Krishna — published May 29, 2016 — filed under: Internet Governance
A cyber espionage group attacked an Indian IT firm that provides support to India’s largest stock exchange. It’s one of many attacks in the recent past.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Suicide videos: Facebook beefs up team to monitor content: by Prasad Krishna — published May 20, 2017 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
Responding to the spate of suicides being livestreamed, social media giant Facebook has announced it will add another 3,000 people to its 4,500-strong review team that moderates content. The review team will also work in tandem with law enforcement agencies on this issue.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Summary of the CIS workshop on the Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill 2012: by Maria Xynou — published Mar 14, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 03:33 PM — filed under: Workshop, Internet Governance, SAFEGUARDS
On March 1st, 2013, the Centre for Internet and Society organized a workshop which analysed the April 2012 draft Human DNA Profiling Bill and its potential implications on human rights in India.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Summary of the Public Consultation by Vigyan Foundation, Oxfam India and G.B. Pant Institute, Allahabad: by Vipul Kharbanda — published Jan 28, 2016 — filed under: Smart Cities, Internet Governance
On December 22nd and 23rd a public consultation was organized by the Vigyan Foundation, Oxfam India and G.B. Pant Institute, Allahabad at the GB Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad to discuss the issues related to making Allahabad into a Smart City under the Smart On December 22nd and 23rd a public consultation was organized by the Vigyan Foundation, Oxfam India and G.B. Pant Institute, Allahabad at the GB Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad to discuss the issues related to making Allahabad into a Smart City under the Smart City scheme of the Central Government. An agenda for the same is attached herewith. City scheme of the Central Government.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Summary Report Internet Governance Forum 2015: by Jyoti Panday — published Nov 23, 2015 — last modified Nov 30, 2015 10:47 AM — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Big Data, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Encryption, Internet Governance Forum, Intermediary Liability, Accountability, Internet Governance, Censorship, Cyber Security, Digital Governance, Anonymity, Civil Society, Blocking
Centre for Internet and Society (CIS), India participated in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) held at Poeta Ronaldo Cunha Lima Conference Center, Joao Pessoa in Brazil from 10 November 2015 to 13 November 2015. The theme of IGF 2015 was ‘Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development’. Sunil Abraham, Pranesh Prakash & Jyoti Panday from CIS actively engaged and made substantive contributions to several key issues affecting internet governance at the IGF 2015. The issue-wise detail of their engagement is set out below.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Summer School on Disinformation: by Admin — published Aug 23, 2018 — last modified Aug 23, 2018 01:27 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
Sunil Abraham will participate as a speaker at the event organized by Digital Asia Hub, Hans-Bredow-Institut, University of Hamburg, Institute for Technology & Society of Rio de Janeiro - ITS Rio and Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University from August 22 - 24, 2018 at Azure Room, Pullman, Jakarta in Indonesia.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Sunil Abraham on Aadhaar's misuse during demonetisation: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 19, 2017 — filed under: Demonetisation, Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Sunil Abraham spoke to Economic Times on the misuse of Aadhaar during demonetisation.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Sunil Abraham | The online warrior: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 11, 2014 — last modified Aug 12, 2014 04:04 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
With a vision that combines free speech with digital privacy, this policymaker has redefined the role of the internet in society.
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