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Privacy laws: Alternatives to consent: by Admin — published Aug 22, 2017 — last modified Aug 23, 2017 12:00 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
As changes in technology have made it near impossible to obtain informed consent, the solution may lie in an accountability-based standard for privacy protection.
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Aadhaar may be made must for market investments: Good to curb laundering but what about data security?: by Admin — published Aug 23, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Aadhaar seems to be the master-key to get accesses into doors which once were never shut. Take for instance, your financial investments. Aadhaar may soon become mandatory for buying shares and mutual funds, according to a report in The Economic Times.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Cybersecurity Workshop: Spotlight On GCCS 2017: by Admin — published Jul 27, 2017 — last modified Aug 23, 2017 12:47 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Sunil Abraham, Udbhav Tiwari and Vidushi Marda attended this workshop which was held alongside the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) between the 25 - 27 July 2017 in Mahitaladhibesra Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. It was organised by Global Partners Digital (GPD) and the Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University, Delhi, in collaboration with Digital Empowerment Foundation, Digital Asia Hub and Open Net Korea
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhar: Privacy is not a unidimensional concept: by Amber Sinha — published Jul 23, 2017 — last modified Aug 23, 2017 01:50 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Right to privacy is important not only for our negotiations with the information age but also to counter the transgressions of a welfare state. A robust right to privacy is essential for all Indian citizens to defend their individual autonomy in the face of invasive state actions purportedly for the public good.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
IViR Summer Course on Privacy Law and Policy: by Admin — published Jul 07, 2017 — last modified Aug 23, 2017 02:00 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
attended the 2016 IViR Summer Course on International Privacy Law as a beneficiary of the OSF Civil Society Scholarship in Amsterdam from July 3 to 7, 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
UNESCO Internet Universality Indicators consulted at the 8th Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 23, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance
“Internet Universality indicators should measure broad social implications of the Internet and serve as a powerful tool to foster sustainable development,” was a strong message delivered by Asia-Pacific stakeholders at UNESCO consultation to develop Internet Universality indicators during the 8th Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) in Bangkok (Thailand), 29 July 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
CIS Statement on Right to Privacy Judgment: by Amber Sinha — published Aug 28, 2017 — last modified Aug 31, 2017 06:13 PM — filed under: Featured, Internet Governance, Privacy
In an emphatic endorsement of the right to privacy, a nine judge constitutional bench unanimously upheld a fundamental right to privacy. The events leading to this bench began during the hearings in the ongoing Aadhaar case, when in August 2015, Mukul Rohatgi, the then Attorney General stated that there is no constitutionally guaranteed right to privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Privacy is now a right in India. Here's what that means for the tech industry: by Admin — published Aug 31, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
India's top court has put tech companies on notice.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
February 2012 Bulletin: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 07, 2012 — last modified Jul 09, 2012 07:48 AM — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Digital Natives, Telecom, Accessibility, Internet Governance, Research, Openness
Welcome to the Centre for Internet and Society newsletter! In this issue we bring you the updates of our research, events, media coverage and videos of the events organized by us during the month of February 2012!
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Privacy in India — An Early Draft: by Natasha Vaz — published Feb 29, 2012 — last modified Feb 28, 2014 05:05 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Privacy India in partnership with Privacy International, UK, Society in Action Group, Gurgaon, and the Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore is pleased to bring you the draft chapters of its book on privacy in India. These include the Country Report, Telecommunication and Internet Privacy, E-Governance Identity and Privacy, Finance and Privacy, Health and Privacy, Transparency and Privacy.
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