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Konkan Corridor Project — A Lecture by Vasant Gangavane
by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 10, 2012 — last modified Apr 13, 2012 01:49 PM — filed under: , , ,
Well known social worker Vasant Gangavane will be giving a public lecture on the Konkan Corridor Project at Ashoka Innovators for the Public in Bangalore on April 16, 2012. The lecture will focus on the role of Information & Communication Technology for total rural transformation by inclusive integrated development with no change of land ownerships. The event is co-organized by Ashoka Innovators for the Public and the Centre for Internet and Society.
Located in Internet Governance
Lack of clarity about cashless and online transactions makes digital payments more worrisome
by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 02, 2016 — filed under: , , ,
Even as demonetisation pushes for more and more cashless and online transactions through, e-wallets, banks and other such apps, there is a serious lack of clarity on how these companies handle customer data, and how it is shared with other entities. "Data is the new oil," is an oft repeated phrase in nearly every technology related conversation that comes up anywhere in India today.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Launching CIS’s Flagship Report on Private Crypto-Assets
by Aman Nair — published Dec 10, 2021 — last modified Dec 13, 2021 09:11 AM — filed under: ,
The Centre for Internet & Society is launching its flagship report on regulating private crypto-assets in India, as part of its newly formed Financial Technology (or Fintech) research agenda. The event will be held on Zoom, at 17:30 IST on Wednesday, 15th December, 2021
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Launching CIS’s Flagship Report on Private Crypto-Assets
by Admin — published Dec 03, 2021 — filed under: , , ,
The Centre for Internet & Society is launching its flagship report on regulating private crypto-assets in India, as part of its newly formed Financial Technology (or Fintech) research agenda. This event will serve as a venue to bring together the various stakeholders involved in the crypto-asset space to discuss the state of crypto-asset regulation in India from a multitude of perspectives.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Law yet to catch up with tech-enabled peeping toms
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 08, 2012 — filed under: ,
Devices that give sharp images are the order of the day. But this clarity is lacking when it comes to regulating use of cameras and camera phones in public places, say policy makers.
Located in News & Media
Blog Entry Leaked Privacy Bill: 2014 vs. 2011
by Elonnai Hickok — published Mar 31, 2014 — last modified Apr 01, 2014 10:52 AM — filed under: , ,
The Centre for Internet and Society has recently received a leaked version of the draft Privacy Bill 2014 that the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India has drafted.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Learn It Yourself
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 03, 2011 — last modified Dec 23, 2011 05:01 AM — filed under:
The peer-to-peer world of online learning encourages conversations and reciprocal learning, writes Nishant Shah in an article published in the Indian Express on 30 October 2011.
Located in News & Media
Learning Forum: Transparency and Human Rights in the Digital Age
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 06, 2014 — last modified Dec 04, 2014 04:14 PM — filed under: ,
Pranesh Prakash spoke at this event organized by Global Network Initiative on November 6, 2014 in California.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Learning to Forget the ECJ's Decision on the Right to be Forgotten and its Implications
by Divij Joshi — published Aug 14, 2014 — last modified Aug 19, 2014 05:24 AM — filed under: ,
“The internet never forgets” is a proposition which is equally threatening and promising.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Leave the Net Alone
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 25, 2014 — last modified Dec 07, 2014 04:12 AM — filed under:
The Internet, like the air we breathe, has traditionally been neutral ground. Nobody is allowed to buy preferential treatment on the Internet.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
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