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Why Data Localisation Might Lead To Unchecked Surveillance: by Pranesh Prakash — published Oct 16, 2018 — filed under: Surveillance, Internet Governance, Privacy
In recent times, there has been a rash of policies and regulations that propose that the data that Indian entities handle be physically stored on servers in India, in some cases exclusively. In other cases, only a copy needs to be stored.
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Sales of surveillance cameras are soaring, raising questions about privacy: by Admin — published Oct 16, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Telangana government wants more eyes on the streets to upgrade Hyderabad’s safety. It has asked enterprises, public sectors, residential associations and individuals to install closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) in and around their premises.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Are online shows obscene?: by Admin — published Oct 16, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
Should content on online platforms such as Netflix be monitored and censored? How can they show nudity when films made for the cinema halls can’t, a petition wants to know.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Spending too much time on social media? Tech abuse may lead to mental health issues: by Admin — published Oct 18, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
Technology is a boon, no doubt. But where can we, in ourdigital lives, draw the line between convenience and addiction? ET’s Divya J Shekhar finds out how the IT city is dealing with internet addiction and how collective social effort might help find the sweet spot.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Not Surprised by Indian govt's data localisation directives: Michael Dell: by Admin — published Oct 18, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
The Indian government's attempts to ensure that companies adhere to data localisation norms will spawn similar requests from other countries, Michael Dell, the founder and chief executive of Dell Technologies, said.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Confidentiality of Communications and Privacy of Data in the Digital Age: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 28, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Privacy
On September 25, 2018, Elonnai Hickok participated in a side event Confidentiality of Communications and Privacy of Data in the Digital Age organized by INCLO and Privacy International at the Human Rights Council 39th ordinary session. Elonnai spoke on artificial intelligence and privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Brazil’s experience a red flag for WhatsApp in Indian polls, say experts: by Admin — published Oct 28, 2018 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
Data shows that the share of active WhatsApp users in rural India has doubled since 2017, according to a survey by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Factcheck: No, phones of users who provided only Aadhaar as proof of identity won’t be disconnected: by Admin — published Oct 28, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
Ever since the Supreme Court’s judgment on Aadhaar, which prohibited the use of the 12-digit biometrics-linked unique identity number by private entities as well as its linking with phone numbers and bank accounts, telecom companies and their customers in particular are wondering what this means for them.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Reliance-Jio Users Complain Of Porn Websites Being Blocked; Company Yet To Issue Official Statement: by Admin — published Oct 29, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Censorship
Going by a lot of Jio network users, it seems that Mukesh Ambani’s Jio has banned hundreds of porn sites, in compliance with the order of the Department of Telecommunications.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Technology Foresight Group Tandem Research's AI policy lab on the theme AI and Environment: by Admin — published Oct 31, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Privacy
Shweta Mohandas attended a roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence and environment held at Tandem Research's office in Goa on October 5, 2018. She also made the framing intervention for the first session by addressing the question - What are the likely ethical conundrums, and plausible unintended consequences of the use of AI for sustainability?
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