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Blog Entry Copyright Enforcement and Privacy in India
by Prashant Iyengar — published Jun 14, 2011 — last modified Dec 14, 2012 10:27 AM — filed under: ,
Copyright can function contradictorily, as both the vehicle for the preservation of privacy as well as its abuse, writes Prashant Iyengar. The research examines the various ways in which privacy has been implicated in the shifting terrain of copyright enforcement in India and concludes by examining the notion of the private that emerges from a tapestry view of the relevant sections of Copyright Act.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
Cordon tightens: Rajya Sabha nod to harsh IT rules
by Prasad Krishna — published May 24, 2012 — filed under:
The draconian intermediaries rules of the Information Technology Act that allows the government to aggressively police the internet and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter will continue for some more time as a motion to annul them in the Rajya Sabha was defeated by the treasury benches on Thursday.
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Blog Entry Core Concepts and Processes
by Shruti Trikanand and Amber Sinha — published Sep 13, 2019 — last modified Oct 17, 2019 04:06 PM — filed under: , ,
When we embarked on this research project, we began with the primary questions of what constitutes a digital identity system. In the last few years, with the rise in national digital identity projects, there has been significant academic and media attention to the idea, benefits and risks of a digital identity system.
Located in Internet Governance / Digital IDs
Corporate push to Modi’s Rs.4.5-billion digital dream
by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 16, 2015 — filed under: ,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Rs. 4.5-billion digital dream seems to find favour with the corporate world, which calls it a “very progressive step” and “massive tech push”.
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Cos spying on competitors, staff: Study
by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 20, 2012 — filed under: ,
Most companies are spying on their competitors and their own employees, according to a recent survey conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).
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Could better DNA testing facilities in India have saved the Talwars?
by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 11, 2012 — last modified Oct 11, 2012 09:44 AM — filed under: ,
Over the last decade, the use of DNA tests to solve crimes has seen a significant rise in crime investigation in India. But forensic experts warn that the absence of standard practices, quality checks and regulation has resulted in irresponsible and inaccurate application of the technology.
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Blog Entry Counter Comments on TRAI's Consultation Paper on Privacy, Security and Ownership of Data in Telecom Sector
by Amber Sinha — published Nov 23, 2017 — filed under: ,
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) has commented on the Consultation Paper on Privacy, Security and Ownership of Data in Telecom Sector published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on August 9, 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Counter Surveillance Panel: DiscoTech & Hackathon
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 24, 2014 — last modified Feb 28, 2014 05:36 AM — filed under: , , ,
We invite you to a Counter Surveillance DiscoTech and Hackathon at the Centre for Internet and Society in Bangalore on Saturday, March 1, 2014 (9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.). The event is being co-organized by the Centre for Internet and Society in tandem with the MIT Centre for Civic Media Co-Design Lab, with support from members of Tactical Technology Collective, Hackteria.org and Srishti School of Art Design and Technology. Registrations begin at 9.00 a.m. The event shall close with a featured talk by renown information activist and maker lab innovator Smari McCarthy, titled "Privacy for Humanity" at 5.00 p.m.
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File Counter-proposal by the Centre for Internet and Society: Draft Information Technology (Intermediary Due Diligence and Information Removal) Rules, 2012
by Pranesh Prakash — published Sep 14, 2012 — last modified Apr 24, 2016 11:56 AM — filed under: ,
Any restriction on freedom of speech should embody and be guided by the following principles, as identified by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression.
Located in Internet Governance
File Counter-proposal by the Centre for Internet and Society: Draft Information Technology (Intermediary Due Diligence and Information Removal) Rules, 2012
by Pranesh Prakash — published Sep 14, 2012 — last modified Apr 24, 2016 11:48 AM — filed under: ,
Any restriction on freedom of speech should embody and be guided by the following principles, as identified by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression
Located in Internet Governance
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