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OPINION | Data is New Oil and Human Mind the New Battlefield. India Must Wake Up Now: by Admin — published Nov 26, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Big Data, Privacy
In information warfare, the battlespace is the human mind. This is where the privacy of an individual intersects with national security. Fighting this battle will require a new paradigm in thought and action.
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
Cyberattacks a significant threat to democracy: Modi: by Admin — published Nov 24, 2017 — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance, Privacy
We have to ensure that cyberspace does not become a playground for dark horses of radicalism, says PM Narendra Modi at the fifth Global Conference on Cyber Space in Delhi.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
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
Counter Comments on TRAI's Consultation Paper on Privacy, Security and Ownership of Data in Telecom Sector: by Amber Sinha — published Nov 23, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) has commented on the Consultation Paper on Privacy, Security and Ownership of Data in Telecom Sector published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on August 9, 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Aadhaar seeding: benefits and concerns: by Admin — published Nov 23, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Products and services such as bank accounts, life insurance policies and phone connections have to be linked with Aadhaar. But is this of any real help?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
UIDAI admits 210 government websites made Aadhaar details public: by Admin — published Nov 21, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has admitted that Aadhaar details were leaked on over 200 central and state government websites.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
National Privacy Workshop: by Admin — published Nov 21, 2017 — last modified Dec 05, 2017 02:24 PM — filed under: Event, Internet Governance, Privacy
Centre for Internet & Society is organizing a round-table to discuss the potential impact of numerous policy developments with wide ranging implications for recognition and governance of privacy in India. The round-table will be held on December 9, 2017 at India International Centre in New Delhi, 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Breach Notifications: A Step towards Cyber Security for Consumers and Citizens: by Amelia Andersdotter — published Nov 14, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Through the Digital India project the Indian government is seeking to establish India as a digital nation at the forefront. Increasingly, this means having good cyber-security policies in place and enabling a prosperous business environment for companies that implement sound cyber-security policies. This paper will look at one such policy, which enables investments in cyber-security for IT products and services through giving consumers a way to hold business owners and public authorities to account when their security fails.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Cross Border Sharing of Data: Challenges and Solutions: by Admin — published Nov 14, 2017 — last modified Nov 20, 2017 03:20 PM — filed under: Event, Internet Governance, Privacy
Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) has been following the debates around MLAT process taking place globally and researching potential areas of tension in the tools that India uses to access data across borders. As part of this research, CIS is hosting a workshop on cross border sharing of data on December 8, 2017 at India Islamic Centre from 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Located in Internet Governance / Events

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