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Facebook Data for Good in Bangalore: by Admin — published Jul 31, 2019 — last modified Jul 31, 2019 02:14 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
When data is shared responsibly with the communities that need it, it can improve well being and save lives. Shweta Mohandas participated in a session organized by Facebook on 25 July 2019 at Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Will Modi govt move on Kashmir’s Article 370 stand the scrutiny of Supreme Court?: by Admin — published Aug 07, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance
Many scholars have questioned the constitutional validity of Narendra Modi government's decision to scrap Article 370 that gives special status to Jammu & Kashmir.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Private Sector and the cultivation of cyber norms in India: by Arindrajit Basu — published Aug 07, 2019 — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance
Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) have become a regular facet of modern existence. The growth of cyberspace has challenged traditional notions of global order and uprooted the notion of governance itself. All over the world, the private sector has become a critical player, both in framing cyber regulations and in implementing them.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Comments to the ID4D Practitioners’ Guide: by Yesha Tshering Paul, Prakriti Singh, and Amber Sinha — published Aug 08, 2019 — last modified Aug 08, 2019 10:25 AM — filed under: Digital ID, Privacy, Internet Governance, Appropriate Use of Digital ID, Digital Identity
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The Appropriate Use of Digital Identity: by Amber Sinha — published Aug 08, 2019 — last modified Aug 08, 2019 10:24 AM — filed under: Digital ID, Privacy, Internet Governance, Appropriate Use of Digital ID, Digital Identity
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Holding ID Issuers Accountable, What Works?: by Shruti Trikanad and Amber Sinha — published Aug 08, 2019 — last modified Aug 08, 2019 10:23 AM — filed under: Digital ID, Privacy, Internet Governance, Appropriate Use of Digital ID, Digital Identity
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Why the Madras HC case on WhatsApp traceability could have wider ramifications: by Haripirya Suresh — published Aug 09, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance
While traceability will make law enforcement easier, it could also undermine voices of dissent, say experts.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Abuse linked to Net fixation: by Nina C. George — published Aug 15, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance
Addiction to surfing for explicit content and loss of privacy are big concerns when it comes to children, say counsellors.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Design and Uses of Digital Identities - Research Plan: by Amber Sinha and Pooja Saxena — published Aug 08, 2019 — last modified Aug 17, 2019 07:58 AM — filed under: Digital ID, Privacy, Internet Governance, Appropriate Use of Digital ID, Digital Identity
In our research project about uses and design of digital identity systems, we ask two core questions: a) What are appropriate uses of ID?, and b) How should we think about the technological design of ID? Towards the first research question, we have worked on first principles and will further develop definitions, legal tests and applications of these principles. Towards the second research question, we have first identified a set of existing and planned digital identity systems that represent a paradigm of how such a system can be envisioned and implemented, and will look to identify key design choices which are causing divergence in paradigm.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Emergence of Chinese Technology:Rising stakes for innovation, competition and governance: by Admin — published Aug 19, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Artificial Intelligence
Omidyar Network in partnership with the Esya Centre organized a private discussion on the theme “Emergence of Chinese technology - rising stakes for innovation, competition and governance” on Monday, 12 August 2019 in New Delhi. Arindrajit Basu attended the event.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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