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Opposition questions govt move to make Aadhaar must: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 12, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed that the Aadhaar system was becoming an instrument of social exclusion rather than one of identity.
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Or-bits.com — A Talk by Marialaura Ghidini: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 15, 2013 — last modified Apr 16, 2013 02:34 PM — filed under: Event, Internet Governance
On Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Centre for Internet and Society, Marialaura Ghidini will give a talk about the creation and activities of or-bits.com, a web-based curatorial platform that she founded in 2009.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Other Than Women: Exploring Harassment and Difference Online: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 27, 2017 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
A satellite session at RightsCon in Brussels is being organized by the Tactical Technology Collective on March 28, 2017. Rohini Lakshané is a speaker at this event.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Our Internet and the Law: by Nishant Shah — published Jan 28, 2012 — last modified Mar 26, 2012 09:28 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Nishant Shah was interviewed by the BBC Channel 5 (Radio) for its Outriders section. Jamillah Knowles reports this through this blog post published by BBC Radio on 24 January 2012.
Located in Internet Governance
OurSay: how India’s technology is cutting into corruption: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 17, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance
In the world’s largest democracy, corruption has long been part of the system of governance. However, transformative new technologies are playing an exciting and powerful role in citizen engagement, good governance and in the mobilisation of the masses for social action.
Located in News & Media
Out of the Bedroom: by Nishant Shah — published Aug 25, 2013 — last modified Sep 06, 2013 08:32 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Censorship
We have shared it with our friends. We have watched it with our lovers. We have discussed it with our children and talked about it with our partners. It is in our bedrooms, hidden in sock drawers. It is in our laptops, in a folder marked "Miscellaneous". It is in our cellphones and tablets, protected under passwords. It is the biggest reason why people have learned to clean their browsing history and cookies from their browsers.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Outrage As Privileged IITians Use Tech To Spy On Sweepers: by Rachna Khaira — published Dec 15, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Some members of the housekeeping staff at IIT Ropar were put under round the clock surveillance during working hours for many days in February this year without their consent. IIT Ropar Director Prof S K Das has ordered a probe into the incident.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Outrage before sharing: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 20, 2015 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
Has the social media converted people into a lynch mob that seeks out justice and passes judgement instantly, without bothering to hear both sides of the story?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Over 30 organisations, industry bodies oppose proposal to ban vape content: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 03, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance
More than 30 organisations and industry bodies, including Ficci, CII and the Cellular Operators Association of India, have written to the Electronics and IT Ministry (MeitY), urging it not to ban online content related to the Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS).
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Overview and Concerns Regarding the Indian Draft DNA Profiling Act: by GeneWatch UK & the Council for Responsible Genetics, US — published Jul 11, 2012 — filed under: Featured, Internet Governance
The Indian Code of Criminal Procedure was amended in 2005 to enable the collection of a host of medical details from accused persons upon their arrest. Section 53 of the Cr.PC provides that upon arrest, an accused person may be subjected to a medical examination if there are “reasonable grounds for believing” that such examination will afford evidence as to the crime.
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