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Privacy issues exist even without Aadhaar: by Admin — published Nov 23, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
There is a critical need for a data privacy regulator to penalize unauthorized disclosure of personal information.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Roundtable on Data Integrity and Privacy: by Admin — published Nov 25, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Amber Sinha attended a roundtable on data integrity and privacy organized by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) on November 18, 2017 in New Delhi. The round table discussion was chaired by Shri Baijayant Panda, Hon'ble Member of Parliament.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
What You Need To Worry About Before Linking Your Mobile Number With Aadhaar: by Admin — published Nov 26, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
As part of the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated March 23, 2017, major telecom service providers have issued a deadline of February 6, 2018, for linking mobile numbers with Aadhaar as part of the E-KYC verification.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India Today Conclave Next 2017: Aadhaar was rushed, says MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 26, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Talking at the ongoing India Today Conclave Next 2017, MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar said that Aadhaar was rushed and foisted on the country by authorities that fail to first create a proper ecosystem. Chandrashekhar gave his comments at a keynote titled Privacy -- The Fundamental Right for the Digital Citizen.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar verification at airports raises need for stricter data privacy regulations: by Admin — published Nov 27, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
The absence of legislation is letting companies compile and deploy sensitive personal information without legal oversight.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
GDPR and India: A Comparative Analysis: by Aditi Chaturvedi — published Oct 17, 2017 — last modified Nov 28, 2017 03:17 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Data Protection, Privacy
At present, companies world over are in the process of assessing the impact that EU General Data Protection Regulations (“GDPR”) will have on their businesses.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
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: Privacy, Internet Governance, Featured, Financial Inclusion, Aadhaar, Homepage
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
New Bill to decide on individual’s right to privacy: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 07, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
A group of experts would identify issues relating to privacy and prepare a report to facilitate authoring the Privacy Bill. Vishwajoy Mukherjee's article was published in Tehelka on 6 February 2012.
Located in News & Media
Data for Development: Mapping key considerations for policy and practice in India: by Admin — published Apr 25, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
On 24 April 2019 Arindrajit Basu delivered a talk at an event titled at Data for Development:Mapping key considerations for policy and practice in India at Azim Premchand University.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Phantom Public: The Role of Social Media in Democracy: by Admin — published Apr 03, 2019 — last modified May 01, 2019 05:09 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Amber Sinha delivered an open lecture at Ambedkar University, New Delhi on 3 April 2019.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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