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Data Protection: Understanding the General Data Protection Regulation: by Aditi Chaturvedi — published Jul 04, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
As recently as May 27, 2016, the General Data Protection Regulation (REGULATION (EU) 2016/679) (hereinafter referred to as GDPR) was adopted. The Data Protection Directive (1995/46/EC) (hereinafter referred to as DPD) will be replaced by this Regulation.
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DSCI Best Practices Meet: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 23, 2017 — last modified Jul 07, 2017 01:39 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Udbhav Tiwari represented CIS on a Panel titled "Reposing Trust in Citizen Identity Systems" at the DSCI Best Practices Meet held at the ITC Gardenia on June 22 and 23, 2017 in Bangalore.
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BIS LITD 17 Privacy Panel meeting: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 21, 2017 — last modified Jul 07, 2017 01:31 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Udbhav Tiwari represented CIS at this meeting organized by National Law School of India University in Bangalore on June 21, 2017.
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Cybersecurity Compilation: Indian Context: by Leilah Elmokadem and edited by Elonnai Hickok — published Jun 18, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
This document intends to serve as a comprehensive source compiling all the cyber-security related regulations, policies, guidelines, notifications, executive orders, court rulings, etc.
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Are biometrics hack-proof?: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 12, 2017 — filed under: Biometrics, Internet Governance, Privacy
There are growing concerns over biometric security in India. We ask the experts if biometrics can really be hacked.
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Why did Nandan Nilekani praise a Twitter troll?: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 12, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
As the Supreme Court upholds the linking of ‘Aadhar’ with PAN, questions around ex-UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani praising iSPIRT head Sharad Sharma Twitter troll and ‘Aadhar’s privacy properties will continue to be asked.
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New law to unlock data economy: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 12, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Proposal has been sent to PMO for approval.
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Explore money apps but watch your data: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 08, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Financial apps may appear to be free but before you install them, read their privacy policies to know what you may be signing away.
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Privacy is culture specific, MNCs hit by Aadhaar, says TRAI chief: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 07, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
A clutch of petitions filed by those opposing what they call the unchecked use of Aadhaar is currently in the Supreme Court.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
New rules for govt agencies to ensure security of personal data: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 07, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
The new rules put the onus on government departments and agencies to safeguard personal data or information held by them.
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