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EC disables easy access to electoral data across states: by Admin — published Jun 05, 2018 — last modified Jun 29, 2018 01:59 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The recently-concluded Assembly elections may have set more than just one precedent with implications for the entire nation.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Eight Key Privacy Events in India in the Year 2015: by Amber Sinha — published Dec 31, 2015 — last modified Jan 03, 2016 05:43 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
As the year draws to a close, we are enumerating some of the key privacy related events in India that transpired in 2015. Much like the last few years, this year, too, was an eventful one in the context of privacy.
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Election panel rejects Google’s proposal for electoral services tie-up: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 09, 2014 — last modified Jan 31, 2014 08:58 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
EC had earlier signed a non-disclosure agreement with Google but had not shared or handed over any data to the Internet giant so far.
Located in News & Media
Electoral Databases – Privacy and Security Concerns: by Snehashish Ghosh — published Jan 16, 2014 — last modified Jan 16, 2014 11:07 AM — filed under: Digital Governance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Internet Governance, Safety, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Security, e-Governance, Transparency, Politics, E-Governance
In this blogpost, Snehashish Ghosh analyzes privacy and security concerns which have surfaced with the digitization, centralization and standardization of the electoral database and argues that even though the law provides the scope for protection of electoral databases, the State has not taken any steps to ensure its safety.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Emerging Technologies: Issues & Way Forward: by Admin — published May 26, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Aayush Rathi and Gurshabad Grover attended a two day conference on 'Emerging Technologies: Issues & Way Forward' organised by the Technology Policy team at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), held on 23rd and 24th May in Bangalore.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
En Inde, le biométrique version très grand public: by Prasad Krishna — published May 03, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Initiée en 2010, l’Aadhaar est désormais la plus grande base de données d’empreintes et d’iris au monde. Carte d’identité destinée aux 1,25 milliard d’Indiens, elle sert aussi de moyen de paiement. Mais la sécurité du système et son utilisation à des fins de surveillance posent question.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Enlarging the Small Print: A Study on Designing Effective Privacy Notices for Mobile Applications: by Meera Manoj — published Dec 14, 2016 — last modified Dec 14, 2016 04:27 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Word’s biggest modern lie is often wholly considered to lie in the sentence “I haveread and agreed to the Terms and Conditions.” It is a well-known fact, backed by empirical research that consumers often skip reading cumbersome privacy notices. The reasons for these range from the lengthy nature, complicated legal jargon and inopportune moments when these notices are displayed. This paper seeks to compile and analyse the different simplified designs of privacy notices that have been proposed for mobile applications that encourage consumers to make informed privacy decisions.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Ethical Data Design Practices in the AI (Artificial Intelligence) Age: by Admin — published Jul 28, 2018 — last modified Aug 01, 2018 11:14 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Privacy
Shweta Mohandas was a panelist at discussion on Ethical Data Design Practices in the AI (Artificial Intelligence) Age, organised by Startup Grind, Bangalore on July 28, 2018 at NUMA Bangalore.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Ethical Issues in Open Data: by Kovey Coles — published Aug 07, 2013 — last modified Aug 07, 2013 09:19 AM — filed under: Open Data, Internet Governance, Privacy
On August 1, 2013, I took part in a web meeting, organized and hosted by Tim Davies of the World Wide Web foundation. The meeting, titled “Ethical issues in Open Data,” had an agenda focused around privacy considerations in the context of the open data movement.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Ethical Research Guidelines: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 01, 2013 — last modified Oct 13, 2018 12:21 PM — filed under: Research, Policies, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society will endeavour to protect the physical, social and psychological well-being of those who participate in their research. The guidelines below state the necessary steps to follow while doing research.
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