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November 2014 Bulletin: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 30, 2014 — last modified Dec 15, 2014 01:27 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Accessibility, Access to Knowledge, Digital Humanities
We at the Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) welcome you to the eleventh issue of the newsletter (November 2014).
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Security and Surveillance: A public discussion on Optimizing Security while Safeguarding Human Rights: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 17, 2014 — last modified Dec 19, 2014 08:46 AM — filed under: Surveillance, Event, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) invites you to a public discussion on optimizing security and safeguarding human rights at its Bangalore office on Friday, December 19th, 2014, 16:00 to 18:00.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
A Study of the Privacy Policies of Indian Service Providers and the 43A Rules: by Elonnai Hickok — published Jan 12, 2015 — last modified Jan 13, 2015 02:37 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Reply to RTI filed with BSNL regarding Network Neutrality and Throttling: by Tarun Krishnakumar — published Dec 22, 2014 — last modified Dec 22, 2014 02:45 PM — filed under: Internet Access, Net Neutrality, Internet Governance, Information Technology
As part of its work on Network Neutrality, the Centre for Internet and Society through Tarun Krishnakumar had filed a Right To Information (RTI) application with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), a state-owned teleco holding a market share of 65 per cent in the Indian land line and broadband markets — regarding its position on and adherence to Network Neutrality principles.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Security, Governments, and Data: Technology and Policy: by Elonnai Hickok — published Dec 24, 2014 — filed under: Event, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet & Society and the Observer Research Foundation invite you to a one day conference on January 8, 2015 in New Delhi.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
UID: Are your biometric I-cards stacked against you?: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 26, 2012 — last modified Jun 26, 2012 09:33 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Imagine a rural family of five. Mom. Dad. Two kids. And Grandma. Assume too that they are below the poverty line. The day is coming when this family will have to give its biometrics out to myriad agencies.
Located in News & Media
March 2017 Newsletter: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 31, 2017 — last modified May 20, 2017 12:47 PM — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Telecom, Accessibility, Internet Governance, Researchers at Work
Welcome to March 2017 newsletter of the Centre for Internet & Society (CIS).
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Get an Aadhaar card if you don't have one: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 04, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Aadhaar number has been made compulsory for filing tax return. With both the government and private parties insisting on it for various activities despite the Supreme Court's assertion that is not mandatory, you need to get one at the earliest.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Right to be Forgotten: A Tale of Two Judgements: by Amber Sinha — published Apr 07, 2017 — filed under: Right to be Forgotten, Internet Governance, Privacy
In the last few months, there have been contrasting judgments from two Indian high courts, Karnataka and Gujarat, on matters relating to the right to be forgotten. The two high courts heard pleas on issues to do the right of individuals to have either personal information redacted from the text of judgments available online or removal of such judgment from publically available sources.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
NGOs, individuals urge state CMs to curb Internet shutdown: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 07, 2017 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Freedom, Internet Governance, Censorship
Amid rising instances of Internet curbs, a group of individuals and organisations have urged the chief ministers of 12 states to only restrict specific online content rather than resort to complete shutdown.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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