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Regulation, misuse concerns still dog DNA profiling bill: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 29, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 08:32 AM — filed under: DNA Profiling, Internet Governance, Privacy
Experts fear such data could be used for non-forensic purposes and are concerned about the vast powers to be vested in proposed DNA profiling board.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
A Public Discussion on Criminal Defamation in India: by Bhairav Acharya — published Jul 27, 2015 — filed under: Defamation, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS); the Network of Women in Media, India; and Media Watch, Bengaluru, are hosting a public discussion on criminal defamation in India. The discussion will start at 5.30 pm on Wednesday, 29 July 2015, at the CIS office in Domlur, Bengaluru.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
The scariest bill in Parliament is getting no attention – here’s what you need to know about it: by Sunil Abraham — published Jul 24, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 07:56 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
A bill proposes creation of a national DNA data bank, without requisite safeguards for privacy, and opens the information to everything from civic disputes to compilation of statistics.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar Number vs the Social Security Number: by Elonnai Hickok — published Jul 21, 2015 — last modified Jul 24, 2015 01:24 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
This blog calls out the differences between the Aadhaar Number and the Social Security Number
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Privacy, Autonomy, and Sexual Choice: The Common Law Recognition of Homosexuality: by Bhairav Acharya — published Jul 18, 2015 — last modified Aug 23, 2015 12:20 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
In the last few decades, all major common law jurisdictions have decriminalised non-procreative sex – oral and anal sex (sodomy) – to allow private, consensual, and non-commercial homosexual intercourse.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
7th Best Practices Meet 2015: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 17, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Data Security Council of India (DSCI) organized the 7th edition of its Best Practices Meet (BPM) from July 9 - 10, 2015 at Hotel ITC Gardenia in Bengaluru. BPM2015 had “Architecting Security for Digital Transformation” as its theme. Sunil Abraham and Elonnai Hickok were speakers at this event.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
A Dissent Note to the Expert Committee for DNA Profiling: by Elonnai Hickok — published Jul 17, 2015 — last modified Jul 21, 2016 11:01 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society has participated in the Expert Committee for DNA Profiling constituted by the Department of Biotechnology in 2012 for the purpose of deliberating on and finalizing the draft Human DNA Profiling Bill and appreciates this opportunity. CIS respectively dissents from the January 2015 draft of the Bill.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
CIS Cybersecurity Series (Part 24) – Shantanu Ghosh: by Purba Sarkar — published Jul 15, 2015 — filed under: Privacy, Cybersecurity, Internet Governance, Cyber Security Film, Cyber Security, Cyber Security Interview
CIS interviews Shantanu Ghosh, Managing Director, Symantec Product Operations, India, as part of the Cybersecurity Series.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
CIS Cybersecurity Series (Part 23) – Justin Searle: by Purba Sarkar — published Jul 15, 2015 — filed under: Privacy, Cybersecurity, Internet Governance, Cyber Security Film, Cyber Security, Cyber Security Interview
CIS interviews Justin Searle, security expert, as part of the Cybersecurity Series.
Located in Internet Governance
CIS Cybersecurity Series (Part 22) - Anonymous: by Purba Sarkar — published Jul 13, 2015 — filed under: Privacy, Cybersecurity, Internet Governance, Cyber Security Film, Cyber Security, Cyber Security Interview
CIS interviews a Tibetan security researcher and information activist, as part of the Cybersecurity Series. He prefers to remain anonymous.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog

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