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Blog Entry An Analysis of the RBI’s Draft Framework on Regulatory Sandbox for Fintech
by Vipul Kharbanda — published May 08, 2019 — filed under: ,
The term Fintech is generally used to describe innovative technology and technological processes being used in the financial services sector.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
File Analysis of the RBI’s Draft Framework on Regulatory Sandbox for Fintech
by Vipul Kharbanda — published May 08, 2019
Located in Internet Governance / Files
Blog Entry Are Indian Consumer Laws Ready for the Digital Age?
by Vipul Kharbanda — published Aug 08, 2013 — last modified Aug 08, 2013 11:52 AM — filed under: , ,
The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, recognizing the need for protection of the rights of consumers, drafted a set of model guidelines on consumer protection which were adopted by the General Assembly in 1985. The United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection (UNGCP) act as an international reference point of the consumer movement, however since it has been over a quarter of a century since they were first drafted, there is a strong argument for revising them to bring them in line with new developments in technology and business practices.
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Blog Entry Budapest Convention and the Information Technology Act
by Vipul Kharbanda — published Nov 20, 2018 — last modified Nov 20, 2018 04:18 PM — filed under: ,
The Convention on Cybercrime adopted in Budapest (“Convention”) is the fist and one of the most important multilateral treaties addressing the issue of internet and computer crimes.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Can Bitcoin Be Banned by the Indian Government?
by Vipul Kharbanda — published Dec 24, 2013 — last modified Apr 07, 2017 12:56 PM
The paper analyses the laws and regulations that apply to Bitcoin in India, and comes to the conclusion that the government has wide powers that it can exercise, if it wishes, to regulate Bitcoin. Given the lack of existing legal and regulatory analysis on this issue in India, we greatly welcome comments on this issue.
Located in Internet Governance
Blog Entry Comments by the Centre for Internet and Society on the Report of the Committee on Medium Term Path on Financial Inclusion
by Vipul Kharbanda — published Feb 27, 2016 — last modified Mar 01, 2016 01:53 PM — filed under: , , , , ,
Apart from item-specific suggestions, CIS would like to make one broad comment with regard to the suggestions dealing with linking of Aadhaar numbers with bank accounts. Aadhaar is increasingly being used by the government in various departments as a means to prevent fraud, however there is a serious dearth of evidence to suggest that Aadhaar linkage actually prevents leakages in government schemes. The same argument would be applicable when Aadhaar numbers are sought to be utilized to prevent leakages in the banking sector.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Comments on the Draft Second Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
by Vipul Kharbanda — published Feb 25, 2019 — filed under: ,
Following consultations with data protection, civil society, industry and others, during the Cybercrime Convention Committee (T-CY) meeting from 29 November 2018 onwards, the Cybercrime Convention Committee has sought additional contributions regarding the provisional draft text for a Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime (“Budapest Convention”).
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
File Comments on the Draft Second Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
by Vipul Kharbanda — published Feb 25, 2019
Located in Internet Governance
Blog Entry Cryptocurrency Regulation in India – A brief history
by Vipul Kharbanda — published Mar 05, 2020 — last modified Mar 05, 2020 06:36 PM — filed under: , , , , ,
In March 2020, the Supreme Court of India quashed the RBI order passed in 2018 that banned financial services firms from trading in virtual currency or cryptocurrency. Keeping this policy window in mind, the Centre for Internet & Society will be releasing a series of blog posts and policy briefs on cryptocurrency regulation in India
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry DNA Database for Missing Persons and Unidentified Dead Bodies
by Vipul Kharbanda — published Oct 31, 2014 — last modified Nov 04, 2014 03:46 PM — filed under: ,
This blog discusses the possible implications of the public interest litigation that has been placed before the Supreme Court petitioning for the establishment of a DNA database in respect to unidentified bodies.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
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