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Blog Entry Breeding misinformation in virtual space
by Amber Sinha — published Dec 08, 2017 — filed under: ,
A well-informed citizenry and institutions that provide good information are fundamental to a functional democracy.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Briefing on BBC News pan-India research on how 'fake news' / digital misinformation spreads
by Admin — published Nov 16, 2018 — last modified Dec 05, 2018 02:01 PM — filed under: ,
Amber Sinha participated in a special private briefing on the BBC's pan India research on how misinformation spreads. The briefing was conducted on November 16, 2018 in New Delhi.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Brochures from Expos on Smart Cards, e-Security, RFID & Biometrics in India
by Maria Xynou — published Dec 18, 2013 — last modified Dec 26, 2013 05:24 AM — filed under: ,
Electronics Today organised a series of expos on smart cards, e-security, RFID and biometric technology in Delhi on 16-18 October 2013. The Centre for Internet and Society is sharing the brochures it collected from these public expos for research purposes.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
BSides Delhi 2019 Security Conference
by Admin — published Oct 20, 2019 — filed under: ,
Karan Saini attended the BSides Delhi security conference on October 11, 2019. The event was organized by Bsides Delhi in New Delhi.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Building a Community of Practice: Reflections from 2nd All Partners
by Admin — published Nov 15, 2018 — last modified Dec 01, 2018 04:18 AM — filed under: ,
On Wednesday, November 14th, the Partnership on AI held its 2nd annual All Partners Meeting in San Francisco, California. Representatives from our 80+ member organizations – for-profit companies, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and advocacy groups – traveled from across the globe to reflect on 2018 progress, and to plan for the future.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Bumpy road ahead for RFID Tags in vehicles
by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 10, 2016 — filed under: ,
The government plans to make digital tags in vehicles mandatory to ensure seamless passage at the toll booths, but the implementation of the proposed move may not be so smooth.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
C-DoT's surveillance system making enemies on internet
by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 21, 2014 — last modified Apr 04, 2014 09:45 AM — filed under: ,
Reporters Without Boundaries says it gives unbridled power to law- enforcement agencies to snoop on citizens.
Located in News & Media
ಭಾರತೀಯ ಡಿಎನ್ಎ ಪ್ರೊಫೈಲಿಂಗ್ ಮಸೂದೆಯ ಸೀಳುನೋಟ
by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 24, 2012 — last modified Oct 03, 2012 03:42 PM — filed under: ,
ಭಾರತೀಯ ದಂಡಸಂಹಿತೆಯನ್ನು ೨೦೦೫ರಲ್ಲಿ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ ಮಾಡಲಾಯಿತು. ಇದರ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಆಪಾದಿತರನ್ನು ಬಂಧಿಸಿದಾಗ ಅವರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ವಿವಿಧ ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸಲು ಕಾನೂನುರೀತ್ಯಾ ಅವಕಾಶ ಕಲ್ಪಿಸುವುದು.
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Blog Entry Calcutta High Court Strengthens Whistle Blower Protection
by Divij Joshi — published Feb 24, 2014 — filed under: ,
Calcutta High Court has ordered for protection of whistle blower's privacy in its November 20, 2013 order. The court has directed the government to accept RTI applications without the applicant's personal details.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Call for Researchers: Welfare, Gender, and Surveillance
by Ambika Tandon — published Jan 10, 2020 — last modified Feb 13, 2020 03:05 PM — filed under: , , , ,
We are inviting applications for two researchers. Each researcher is expected to write a narrative essay that interrogates the modes of surveillance that people of LGBTHIAQ+ and gender non-conforming identities and sexual orientations are put under as they seek sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in India. The researchers are expected to undertake field research in the location they are based in, and reflect on lived experiences gathered through field research as well as their own experiences of doing field research. Please read the sections below for more details about the work involved, the timeline for the same, and the application process for this call.
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The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) is a non-profit organisation that undertakes interdisciplinary research on internet and digital technologies from policy and academic perspectives. The areas of focus include digital accessibility for persons with disabilities, access to knowledge, intellectual property rights, openness (including open data, free and open source software, open standards, open access, open educational resources, and open video), internet governance, telecommunication reform, digital privacy, and cyber-security. The research at CIS seeks to understand the reconfiguration of social processes and structures through the internet and digital media technologies, and vice versa.

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