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Blog Entry Re: The Human DNA Profiling Bill, 2012
by Bhairav Acharya — published Oct 09, 2013 — last modified Oct 29, 2013 10:00 AM — filed under: , ,
This short note speaks to legal issues arising from the proposed Human DNA Profiling Bill, 2012 ("DBT Bill") that was circulated drafted under the aegis of the Department of Biotechnology of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, which seeks to collect human DNA samples, profile them and store them. These comments are made clause-by-clause against the DBT Bill.
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Blog Entry Concerns Regarding DNA Law
by Bhairav Acharya — published Oct 09, 2013 — last modified Oct 29, 2013 10:09 AM — filed under: , ,
Recently, a long government process to draft a law to permit the collection, processing, profiling, use and storage of human DNA is nearing conclusion. There are several concerns with this government effort. Below, we present broad-level issues to be kept in mind while dealing with DNA law.
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Blog Entry Mapping Digital Media: Broadcasting, Journalism and Activism in India: A Public Consultation
by Samantha Cassar — published Oct 31, 2013 — last modified Nov 07, 2013 03:38 AM — filed under:
Lawyers, researchers, journalists and activists gathered on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Bangalore International Centre in response to India’s country report on Mapping Digital Media, which examines citizen’s access to quality news and information across different industries, and impacts on media freedoms as a result of digitisation. Respondents examined themes related to regulation, journalism and activism, and engaging discussions took place among attendees.
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'Free Speech and Media in South Asia: Human Rights Concerns in a Globalizing World'
by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 24, 2013 — last modified Nov 08, 2013 05:33 AM — filed under: ,
A seminar organized by the Programme in Comparative Media Law and Policy, Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, University of Oxford, in collaboration with the Centre for Media and Governance, National Law University, Delhi. Chinmayi Arun is one of the speakers.
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Social media promotions can backfire, too
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 14, 2013 — filed under: ,
Social media is a highly effective marketing tool for companies but its very ubiquity and the speed with which messaging goes viral has meant that it can hurt them badly as well, especially since platforms are not always moderated and can be hacked or misused.
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IDEX Impact Assessment Workshop
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 14, 2013 — filed under: ,
The Centre for Internet and Society is hosting a workshop organised by IDEX at its office in Bangalore on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 11.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Blog Entry Seventh Privacy Round-table
by Elonnai Hickok — published Nov 20, 2013 — filed under: ,
On October 19, 2013, the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) in collaboration with the Federation for Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Data Security Council of India, and Privacy International held a “Privacy Round-table” in New Delhi at the FICCI Federation House.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Rule 419A of the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951
by Jadine Lannon — published Apr 27, 2013 — last modified Nov 19, 2013 07:16 AM — filed under:
The Central Government made the following rules to amend the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951.
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Big Democracy: Big Surveillance - A talk by Maria Xynou
by Maria Xynou — published Nov 26, 2013 — last modified Dec 12, 2013 10:23 AM — filed under: , ,
Next Tuesday, Maria Xynou will be presenting her latest research on surveillance in India. Come and engage in a discussion on India's controversial surveillance schemes, surveillance industry and much much more!
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Blog Entry I Just Pinged to Say Hello
by Nishant Shah — published Nov 30, 2013 — filed under: , ,
A host of social networks find us more connected than ever before, but leave us groping for words in the digital space.
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