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New law to unlock data economy
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 12, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Proposal has been sent to PMO for approval.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why did Nandan Nilekani praise a Twitter troll?
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 12, 2017 — filed under: , ,
As the Supreme Court upholds the linking of ‘Aadhar’ with PAN, questions around ex-UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani praising iSPIRT head Sharad Sharma Twitter troll and ‘Aadhar’s privacy properties will continue to be asked.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Are biometrics hack-proof?
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 12, 2017 — filed under: , ,
There are growing concerns over biometric security in India. We ask the experts if biometrics can really be hacked.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Investigating TLS blocking in India
by Simone Basso, Gurshabad Grover and Kushagra Singh published Jul 09, 2020 last modified Jul 09, 2020 01:23 AM — filed under: , ,
A study into Transport Layer Security (TLS)-based blocking by three popular Indian ISPs: ACT Fibernet, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Comments on NITI AAYOG Working Document: Towards Responsible #AIforAll
by Shweta Mohandas, Arindrajit Basu and Ambika Tandon published Aug 14, 2020 last modified Aug 18, 2020 06:25 AM — filed under: , ,
The NITI Aayog Working Document on Responsible AI for All released on 21st July 2020 serves as a significant statement of intent from NITI Aayog, acknowledging the need to ensure that any conception of “Responsible AI” must fulfill constitutional responsibilities, incorporated through workable principles. However, as it is a draft document for discussion, it is important to highlight next steps for research and policy levers to build upon this report.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Fundamental Right to Privacy — Three Years of the Puttaswamy Judgment
by Pranav M B published Aug 24, 2020 last modified Aug 24, 2020 07:46 AM — filed under: , ,
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Comments to National Digital Health Mission: Health Data Management Policy
by Shweta Mohandas, Pallavi Bedi, Shweta Reddy, and Saumyaa Naidu published Oct 05, 2020 — filed under: , , ,
CIS has submitted comments to the National Health Data Management Policy. We welcome the opportunity provided to our comments on the Policy and we hope that the final Policy will consider the interests of all the stakeholders to ensure that it protects the privacy of the individual while encouraging a digital health ecosystem.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: Demanding your Data
by Rekha Jain published Nov 10, 2020 — filed under: , ,
The increasing digitalization of the economy and ubiquity of the Internet, coupled with developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has given rise to transformational business models across several sectors.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry The PDP Bill 2019 Through the Lens of Privacy by Design
by Saumyaa Naidu, Akash Sheshadri, Shweta Mohandas, and Pranav M Bidare; Edited by Arindrajit Basu, Shweta Reddy; With inputs from Amber Sinha published Nov 12, 2020 last modified Nov 13, 2020 07:51 AM — filed under: , , ,
This paper evaluates the PDP Bill based on the Privacy by Design approach. It examines the implications of Bill in terms of the data ecosystem it may lead to, and the visual interface design in digital platforms. This paper focuses on the notice and consent communication suggested by the Bill, and the role and accountability of design in its interpretation.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Policy Brief: Oversight Mechanisms for Surveillance
by Elonnai Hickok published Nov 24, 2015 — filed under: ,
Located in Internet Governance / Blog