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Comparative Analysis of DNA Profiling Legislations from Across the World: by Srinivas Atreya — published May 23, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 11:30 AM — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
With the growing importance of forensic data in law enforcement and research, many countries have recognized the need to regulate the collection and use of forensic data and maintain DNA databases. Across the world around 60 countries maintain DNA databases which are generally regulated by specific legislations. Srinivas Atreya provides a broad overview of the important provisions of four different legislations which can be compared and contrasted with the Indian draft bill.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Seventh Meeting of the Group of Experts on Privacy Issues under the Chairmanship of Justice AP Shah: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 11, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The seventh meeting of the Group of Experts on Privacy Issues under the Chairmanship of Justice A.P. Shah, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court is scheduled to be held on September 18, 2012 at 10.30 a.m. in the Committee Room No. 228, Yojana Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001.
Located in News & Media
Digital Citizens: Why Cyber Security and Online Privacy are Vital to the Success of Democracy and Freedom of Expression: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 07, 2014 — last modified Jan 08, 2014 04:59 AM — filed under: Social Media, Privacy, Internet Governance, Cyber Security, Event
Michael Oghia will give a presentation which will show why cyber security and online privacy are vital for democracy and freedom of expression.
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Aadhaar’s moment of truth: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 05, 2011 — last modified Jul 05, 2011 07:16 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
It’s time for the unique identity project to answer tough questions it has dodged so far, writes MA Arun in the Deccan Herald.
Located in News & Media
Better Understanding of the Idea of Privacy Sought: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 07, 2011 — last modified Aug 08, 2011 07:40 AM — filed under: Privacy
Understanding the ways in which an individual's privacy is violated will help provide a better definition of privacy in India. At a public conference called ‘Privacy Matters' held at the Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS) here on Saturday, speakers underscored the need for discussions surrounding the privacy bill.
Located in News & Media
Nothing unique about this identity: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 09, 2011 — filed under: Privacy
Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking peeping tom to install your window blinds, opined, not long ago, the American poet and novelist John Perry Barlow once. The statement attains significance in the context of Unique Identification (UID) project which is being touted as a milepost in inclusive politics. Liberalisation evangelists see UID project as the most virtuous thing that can ever happen to the Indian people who find themselves excluded from the system.
Located in News & Media
Sorry Wrong Number: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 03, 2011 — last modified Jul 08, 2011 04:11 AM — filed under: Privacy
The government’s ambitious project to give a unique identification number to every Indian citizen is running woefully behind schedule. T.V. Jayan investigates the problems that beset the project. The news was published in the Telegraph on 3 July 2011.
Located in News & Media
Tired of tele-marketing calls? Act on privacy right: Experts: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 09, 2011 — filed under: Privacy
Annoyed with unsolicited calls from insurance and banking companies? Under the proposed Right to Privacy Act, such calls would be considered a violation and the company responsible penalised up to Rs 5 lakh. The draft Right to Privacy Bill says that no person with a business in the country can collect or disclose any data relating to any individual without his/her consent.
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The Walls Have Ears: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 06, 2011 — last modified Jul 06, 2011 06:26 AM — filed under: Privacy
The proposed Privacy Bill seems skewed towards the state rather than the citizen, writes Saikat Datta. This news was published in the Outlook magazine, issue, July 11, 2011.
Located in News & Media
The Fundamental Right to Privacy - A Visual Guide: by Amber Sinha — published Feb 16, 2018 — filed under: Privacy, Internet Governance, Featured, Data Governance, Data Protection
Privacy is the ability of an individual or group to seclude themselves, or information about themselves, and thereby express themselves selectively. This visual guide to the story of privacy law in India and the recent judgement of the Puttaswamy v. Union of India case is developed by Amber Sinha (research and content) and Pooja Saxena (design and conceptualisation).
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