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Interview with the Tactical Technology Collective on Privacy and Surveillance: by Maria Xynou — published Oct 18, 2013 — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society recently interviewed Anne Roth from the Tactical Technology Collective in Berlin. View this interview and gain an insight on why we should all "have something to hide"!
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Introduction: About the Privacy and Surveillance Roundtables: by Manoj Kurbet — published Nov 27, 2014 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Privacy and Surveillance Roundtables is a Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) initiative, in partnership with the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), as well as local partners. The Roundtable will be closed-door deliberation involving multiple stakeholders. Through the course of these discussions we aim to deliberate upon the current legal framework for surveillance in India, and discuss possible frameworks for surveillance in India.
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Inventions that will make a difference: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 02, 2014 — last modified Feb 12, 2014 11:07 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
In an increasingly tech-driven world, what does 2014 have to offer? Geeta Padmanabhan turns the spotlight on some life-changing gadgets.
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IOCOSE's talk at CIS: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 21, 2014 — last modified Nov 25, 2014 01:02 AM — filed under: Event, Internet Governance, Privacy
Please join us at the Centre for Internet and Society in Bangalore on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 7 p.m. for a presentation of the work of the artists group IOCOSE, current artists in residence at T.A.J./SKE Residency.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
IP Addresses and Expeditious Disclosure of Identity in India: by Prashant Iyengar — published Aug 22, 2011 — last modified Dec 14, 2012 10:20 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
In this research, Prashant Iyengar reviews the statutory mechanism regulating the retention and disclosure of IP addresses by Internet companies in India. Prashant provides a compilation of anecdotes on how law enforcement authorities in India have used IP address information to trace individuals responsible for particular crimes.
Located in Internet Governance
Is Aadhaar Essential To Achieve Error-Free Electoral Rolls?: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 25, 2018 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Election Commission’s plans to link Aadhaar with electoral rolls may have stirred a hornet’s nest.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Is Bhutan selling its soul to Google?: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 30, 2014 — last modified Jan 30, 2014 12:27 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Migrating Bhutan government’s communications to Google servers, allowing the United States access to confidential data, raises questions
Located in News & Media
Is CMS a Compromise of Your Security?: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 15, 2013 — filed under: Surveillance, Internet Governance, Privacy
By secretly monitoring and recording all Indians through a Central Monitoring System, our government will end up making citizens and businesses less safe.
Located in News & Media
Is Data Protection Enough?: by Elonnai Hickok — published Apr 05, 2011 — last modified Mar 22, 2012 05:28 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The following note looks briefly at different sides of the privacy debate, and asks the question whether a Data Protection law is enough privacy protection for India.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
Is Facebook tracking your virtual footprints?: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 24, 2011 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Social media experts claim number of cases of privacy violations against the site has increased in past few months; Facebook rubbishes the allegations. This article by Sheetal Sukhija was published in MidDay on 22 November 2011.
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