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NIPFP Seminar on Exploring Policy Issues in the Digital Technology Arena: by Admin — published Oct 20, 2019 — filed under: Privacy, Digital Knowledge, Internet Governance, Digital Technologies, Digital India
Anubha Sinha participated in this seminar as a discussant on the "Regulating emerging technologies" panel. The event was held at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla on October 10 - 11, 2019.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
NITI Aayog Discussion Paper: An aspirational step towards India’s AI policy: by Sunil Abraham, Elonnai Hickok, Amber Sinha, Swaraj Barooah, Shweta Mohandas, Pranav M Bidare, Swagam Dasgupta, Vishnu Ramachandran and Senthil Kumar — published Jun 13, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Artificial Intelligence
The National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence — a discussion paper on India’s path forward in AI, is a welcome step towards a comprehensive document that reflects the government's AI ambitions. The 115-page discussion paper attempts to be an all encompassing document looking at a host of AI related issues including privacy, security, ethics, fairness, transparency and accountability.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
No Civil Society Members in the Cyber Regulations Advisory Committee: by Pranesh Prakash — published Jan 09, 2013 — last modified Jan 09, 2013 05:56 PM — filed under: IT Act, Internet Governance, Public Accountability
The Government of India has taken our advice and reconstituted the Cyber Regulations Advisory Commitee. But there is no representation of Internet users, citizens, and consumers — only government and industry interests.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
No fear of losing internet freedom till Jan 15: Experts: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 31, 2012 — filed under: ITU, Internet Governance
There is no need to get scared about losing internet freedom, at least till January 2015.
Located in News & Media
No Fintech company meets every single privacy requirement under IT Act: CIS report: by Shilpa S. Ranipeta — published Jun 10, 2019 — last modified Jul 08, 2019 02:34 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The study shows that privacy policies companies such as Paytm, Jio Payments Bank, Airtel Payments Bank, Amazon Pay, Bhim are not accessible from the main website.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
No Genie At Your Fingertips: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 16, 2017 — last modified Feb 16, 2017 04:02 PM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Aadhaar biometrics will now enable cashless shopping sans card and smartphone. A look at the hopes and fears.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
No ID, no benefits: thousands could lose lifeline under India’s biometric scheme: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 21, 2017 — last modified Mar 22, 2017 02:27 PM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Controversial Aadhaar card restricts fundamental rights, argue critics, limiting access to free school meals and exposing 1 billion people to privacy risks.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
No laws in India to protect customers if they lose money during digital transactions: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 02, 2016 — filed under: Internet Governance, Data Management, Privacy
The lack of basic privacy and security laws pertaining to digital payments in India puts the onus on consumers who use such services.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
No more blocking of entire websites?: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 26, 2012 — last modified Jun 26, 2012 09:47 AM — filed under: Public Accountability, Internet Governance, Censorship
The Madras HC has taken one step to ensure that entire websites are no longer blocked, but it doesn't mean that arbitrary takedowns will cease.
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No party's got a clear stand, Aadhaar's fate hangs in balance: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 13, 2014 — last modified May 05, 2014 06:01 AM — filed under: UID, Internet Governance, Privacy
A non-UPA government for sure will review the multi-crore UID programme, but none of the parties have yet talked about scrapping it.
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