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Bill to create bank for DNA profiling of accused coming: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 22, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Access to data only for victim’s or suspect’s relatives.
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Court’s approval needed to tap phones: Panel: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 22, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Investigators can monitor a person for 15-20 days on executive orders in case of emergencies, suggests panel.
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Nine-point code set out to safeguard personal information: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 22, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
A. P. Shah panel lists exceptions; suggests privacy commissioners.
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Privacy law mooted to protect people against misuse of info: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 22, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
A government-appointed expert group on Thursday suggested enactment of a law to protect individuals against misuse of information collected through telephone tapping, videography or any other method.
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Could better DNA testing facilities in India have saved the Talwars?: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 11, 2012 — last modified Oct 11, 2012 09:44 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Over the last decade, the use of DNA tests to solve crimes has seen a significant rise in crime investigation in India. But forensic experts warn that the absence of standard practices, quality checks and regulation has resulted in irresponsible and inaccurate application of the technology.
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A Public Meeting on DNA Profiling Bill in Delhi: by Elonnai Hickok — published Sep 29, 2012 — last modified Oct 10, 2012 10:58 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
On September 27, 2012, the Centre for Internet and Society hosted a public talk at the Indian International Centre focused on the draft DNA Profiling Bill. Presenting at the meeting were international experts Dr. Helen Wallace, director of GeneWatch UK and Jeremy Gruber, president and executive director of the Council for Responsible Genetics US, and Dr. Anupuma Raina, senior scientist at AIIMs.
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E-Governance, Identity & Privacy: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 26, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
This chapter will look at different legislations, projects, and policies pertaining to e-governance and identity that India has put in place, and examine both the strengths and the weaknesses of these, through the lense of privacy.
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ಭಾರತೀಯ ಡಿಎನ್ಎ ಪ್ರೊಫೈಲಿಂಗ್ ಮಸೂದೆಯ ಸೀಳುನೋಟ: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 24, 2012 — last modified Oct 03, 2012 03:42 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
ಭಾರತೀಯ ದಂಡಸಂಹಿತೆಯನ್ನು ೨೦೦೫ರಲ್ಲಿ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ ಮಾಡಲಾಯಿತು. ಇದರ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಆಪಾದಿತರನ್ನು ಬಂಧಿಸಿದಾಗ ಅವರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ವಿವಿಧ ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸಲು ಕಾನೂನುರೀತ್ಯಾ ಅವಕಾಶ ಕಲ್ಪಿಸುವುದು.
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The DNA Profiling Bill: Developing Best Practices: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 17, 2012 — last modified Sep 17, 2012 05:54 AM — filed under: Event Type, Internet Governance, Privacy
On the 27th of September 2012 the Centre for Internet & Society invites the public to a meeting and talk with international experts Helen Wallace from GeneWatch UK, and Jeremy Gruber from the Council for Responsible Genetics from the United States. The meeting will take place from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at the India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi in Conference Room No. 2.
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DNA Databases and Human Rights: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 17, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Using DNA to trace people who are suspected of committing a crime has been a major advance in policing.
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