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US pressure threatens to weaken data - localisation mandate in India's landmark data-protection bill
by Sandhya Sharma published Aug 22, 2019 — filed under:
Sources say the bill may have to concede vital ground to technology companies.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Use of Visuals and Nudges in Privacy Notices
by Saumyaa Naidu published Aug 18, 2018 last modified Aug 22, 2018 01:16 PM — filed under: ,
Nudging in privacy notices can be a privacy-enhancing tool. For example, informing users of how many people would have access to their data would help them make a decision. However, nudges can also be used to influence users towards making choices that compromise their privacy. For example, the visual design of default options on digital platforms currently nudge users to share their data. It is critical to ensure that there is mindful use of nudges, and that it is directed at the well being of the users.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Using Social Media for Mobilisation
by Sanchia de Souza published Jun 09, 2009 last modified Apr 05, 2011 04:33 AM — filed under:
Panel discussion with Dina Mehta and Peter Griffin
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Blog Entry Very Big Brother
by Sunil Abraham published Apr 14, 2014 — filed under: ,
The Centre for Internet and Society, the organization I work for, currently serves on a committee established by the Government of India's Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology in January 2013. The committee has been charged with preparing a report on the draft Human DNA Profiling Bill.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Video Games: A Case Study of a Cross-cultural Video Collaboration
by Larissa Hjorth and Nishant Shah published Jan 31, 2014 — filed under:
A new book focusing on Palestinian artists’ video, edited by Bashir Makhoul and published by Palestinian Art Court- al Hoash, 2013, includes a chapter co-authored by Larissa Hjorth and Nishant Shah.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Video Surveillance and Its Impact on the Right to Privacy
by Vaishnavi Chillakuru published Jul 23, 2011 last modified Sep 29, 2011 05:35 AM — filed under: ,
The need for video surveillance has grown in this technologically driven era as a mode of law enforcement. Video Surveillance is very useful to governments and law enforcement to maintain social control, recognize and monitor threats, and prevent/investigate criminal activity. In this regard it is pertinent to highlight that not only are governments using this system, but residential communities in certain areas are also using this system to create a safer environment.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
Blog Entry Vidhi Doshi - Fingerprint Payments Prompt Privacy Fears in India (The Guardian)
by Vidhi Doshi published Feb 10, 2017 last modified Feb 13, 2017 09:21 AM — filed under: , , , , , ,
This article by Vidhi Doshi on the use of Aadhaar-based payments by private companies in India was published by The Guardian on February 09, 2017. Sumandro Chattapadhyay is quoted in the article.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Vidushi Marda selected for Internet of Rights Fellowship
by Prasad Krishna published May 03, 2017 — filed under:
Article 19 had put out a call for applications for its Internet of Rights Fellowship in February 2017. Vidushi has been selected to be part of the 2017-2018 cohort.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Views | Why the Left may for once be right
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 25, 2012 — filed under: , , , ,
On the opening day of the upcoming parliamentary session on Tuesday, the Rajya Sabha is set to vote on an annulment motion against the IT rules, moved by P. Rajeeve of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
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VII NLSIR Symposium
by Prasad Krishna published Dec 20, 2013 last modified Jan 09, 2014 07:08 AM — filed under: ,
The National Law School of India Review (NLSIR) - the flagship journal of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is pleased to announce the seventh NLSIR Symposium on “Bridging the Security-Liberty Divide” scheduled to be held on December 21 and December 22, 2013 at the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC, opposite NLSIU Campus, Nagarhavi) Conference Hall, Bangalore.
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