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Emerging Issues in the Internet of Things Oct 23, 2017 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Centre for Internet & Society, No.194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bengaluru (Opposite Domlur Club and near to TERI Office), — by Admin
Andrew Rens will give a talk about research that he is doing at the Internet Governance Lab on October 23, 2017 at the Centre for Internet & Society in Bengaluru.
Meeting on Proactive Disclosure and Personal Data (Delhi, May 13, 5:30 pm) May 13, 2017 from 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM — The Centre for Internet and Society, first floor, B 1/8, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, — by Sumandro Chattapadhyay
CIS is organising an informal discussion on topics related to proactive disclosure and personal data thrown up by the recently published report by Amber Sinha and Srinivas Kodali titled "Information Security Practices of Aadhaar (or lack thereof)". Please join us at 5:30 pm today, May 13, at the CIS office.
Communication Design and Visualising Information May 05, 2017 from 04:00 PM to 04:30 PM — The Centre for Internet & Society, No. 194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bengaluru - 560071 (Near to Domlur Club and TERI Complex), — by Prasad Krishna
Saumyaa conducted a session on the broad principles of communication design and visualising information.
Amutha Arunachalam - Stand Shielded of Digital Rights (Delhi, May 05, 4 pm) May 05, 2017 from 04:00 PM to 06:30 PM — The Centre for Internet and Society, first floor, B 1/8, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, — by Sumandro Chattapadhyay
We are proud to announce that Amutha Arunachalam will be the speaker at the May #FirstFriday event at the CIS Delhi office. Amutha is Principal Technical Officer in the Council Of Scientific and Industrial Research. The talk will be on digital signatures, traceability of time-stamps, and setting up an Indian Standard (Digital) Time. If you are joining us, please RSVP at the soonest as we have only limited space in our office.
Dr. Madan M. Oberoi - Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations (Delhi, April 07) Apr 07, 2017 from 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM — The Centre for Internet and Society, first floor, B 1/8, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, — by Saikat Datta
We are proud to announce that Dr. Madan M. Oberoi will be the speaker at the inaugural #FirstFriday@cis_india event at the Delhi office. These events, held on the first Friday of each month, will facilitate open and in-depth discussion and learning on topics crucial to our understanding of internet and society. The event will comprise of the speaker's presentation followed by an open discussion. If you are joining us, please RSVP at the soonest as we have only limited space in our office.
Essentials of building internet tools for inclusion Mar 06, 2017 from 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM — Valencia, Spain, — by Prasad Krishna
A talk jointly proposed by Chinmayi SK and Rohini Lakshané was selected for the Internet Freedom Festival held at Valencia, Spain from March 6 to 10, 2017. The talk held on March 6, 2017 was jointly organized by Random Hacks of Kindness, The Bachchao Project, and the Centre for Internet and Society.
Rankathon on Digital Rights (Delhi, January 08) Jan 08, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM — CIS Office, First floor, B 1/8, Hauz Khas, near G Block market, New Delhi, 110016, — by Amber Sinha
Please join us on Sunday, January 08, at the CIS office in Hauz Khas, Delhi, for a rankathon to visualise, and contribute to the findings of the Ranking Digital Rights study, and critique the underlying methodology. The event will begin at 10:00 in the morning and participants can focus on one or more of three kinds of tasks: 1) visualising the CIS and Ranking Digital Rights data, 2) evaluating additional companies using the RDR methodology, and 3) evaluating the RDR methodology and its suitability for independent use.
Discussion on Ranking Digital Rights in India (Delhi, January 07) Jan 07, 2017 from 10:30 AM to 05:00 PM — India Islamic Cultural Centre, 87-88, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, 110003, — by Amber Sinha
Towards developing an understanding of how Indian ICT companies are recognising and upholding digital rights of their users, and to raise public awareness about the same, the Center for Internet and Society (CIS), with the support of Privacy International, has studied 8 Indian ICT companies, using the same methodology as the 2015 Corporate Accountability Index, to gain greater insight into company practices and initiate public dialogues. Please join us on Saturday, January 07, at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi, for a presentation of our findings followed by an open structured discussion on the methodology and implications of the study.
Multistakeholder Consultation on Encryption Dec 17, 2016 from 10:30 AM to 04:30 PM — TERI-Bengaluru, 4th Main, Domlur II Stage, Bengaluru - 560 071, Karnataka, — by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) in collaboration with ORF and Takshashila Institution is organizing a Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on Encryption on December 17, 2016 at TERI in Bengaluru.
Workshop on Democratic Accountability in the Digital Age (Delhi, November 14-15) from Nov 14, 2016 09:00 AM to Nov 15, 2016 08:00 PM — United Service Institution of India, Delhi, — by Sumandro Chattapadhyay
IT for Change, along with Centre for Internet and Society (CIS), Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) and National Campaign for People’s Right to Information (NCPRI), is organising a two day workshop on ‘Democratic Accountability in the Digital Age’. The workshop will focus on evolving a comprehensive policy approach to data based governance and digital democracy, grounded in a rights and social justice framework. It will be held at the United Service Institution of India, Delhi, during November 14-15, 2016. The CIS team to participate in the workshop includes Sumandro Chattapadhyay (speaker), Amber Sinha (speaker), Vanya Rakesh (participant), and Himadri Chatterjee (participant).
Workshop on 'Privacy after Big Data' (Delhi, November 12) Nov 12, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM — Centre for the Study of Developing Societies 29, Rajpur Road, Civil Lines, Delhi 110054, — by Sumandro Chattapadhyay
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) and the Sarai programme, CSDS, invite you to a workshop on 'Privacy after Big Data: What Changes? What should Change?' on Saturday, November 12. This workshop aims to build a dialogue around some of the key government-led big data initiatives in India and elsewhere that are contributing significant new challenges and concerns to the ongoing debates on the right to privacy. It is an open event. Please register to participate.
Workshop on Big Data in India: Benefits, Harms, and Human Rights (Delhi, October 01) Oct 01, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM — The Maple Room, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, 110003, — by Vanya Rakesh
CIS welcomes you to participate in the workshop we are organising on Saturday, October 01 at India Habitat Centre, Delhi, to discuss benefits, harms, and human rights implications of big data technologies, and explore potential research questions. A quick RSVP will be much appreciated.
UIDAI and Welfare Services: Exclusion and Countermeasures (Bangalore, August 27) Aug 27, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Institution of Agricultural Technologists No. 15, Queen’s Road, Bangalore, 560052, — by Sumandro Chattapadhyay
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) invites you to a one day workshop, on Saturday, August 27, 2016, to discuss, raise awareness of, and devise countermeasures to exclusion due to implementation of UID-based verification for and distribution of welfare services. We look forward to making this a forum for knowledge exchange and a learning opportunity for our friends and colleagues.
Stand up for Digital Rights Jul 29, 2016 from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM — The Centre for Internet & Society, First Floor, B 1/8, Hauz Khas, Delhi 110016, — by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) invites you to a discussion on a set of Recommendations for Ethical Research, a report on human rights and private online intermediaries which describes key areas where such actors have responsibilities. The discussion is on coming Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Centre for Internet & Society's Delhi office from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Stand up for Digital Rights Jun 15, 2016 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Centre for Internet & Society, No. 194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071, — by Elonnai Hickok
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) invites you to a discussion on a set of recommendations for Ethical Tech, a report on human rights and private online intermediaries which describes key areas where such actors have responsibilities. The event will be held at CIS office in Bangalore on June 15, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Understanding Aadhaar and its New Challenges, May 26-27, 2016 from May 26, 2016 09:30 AM to May 27, 2016 04:00 PM — by Sumandro Chattapadhyay
A workshop on “Understanding Aadhaar and its New Challenges” is being organised by the Centre for Studies in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and the Centre for Internet and Society, during May 26-27. It is also supported by the Centre for Communication Governance at NLU Delhi, Free Software Movement of India, Knowledge Commons, PEACE, and Center for Advancement of Public Understanding of Science & Technology. This is a legal and technical workshop to be attended by various key researchers and practitioners to discuss the current status of the implementation of the project, in the context of the passing of the Act and the various ongoing cases.
Public Debate on 'Differential Pricing': Series 3 Feb 05, 2016 from 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM — Maple Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road near Air Force Bal Bharti School, New Delhi - 110003, — by Vidushi Marda
The Centre for Internet and Society, in association with ICRIER and the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai, is pleased to announce “A Series of Public Debates on Differential Pricing” in the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. The third public debate will be held at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road near Air Force Bal Bharti School, New Delhi on February 5, 2016.
Public Debate on 'Differential Pricing': Series 2 Feb 03, 2016 from 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM — Pherozeshah Mehta Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Mumbai - 400098, — by Vidushi Marda
The Centre for Internet and Society, in association with ICRIER and the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai, is pleased to announce “A Series of Public Debates on Differential Pricing” in the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. The second public debate will be held at Pherozeshah Mehta Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Mumbai on February 3, 2016.
Public Debate on 'Differential Pricing': Series 1 Feb 01, 2016 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM — The Centre for Internet & Society, No.194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071 (Near to TERI Complex and Domlur Club), — by Vidushi Marda
The Centre for Internet and Society, in association with ICRIER and the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai, is pleased to announce “A Series of Public Debates on Differential Pricing” in the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. The first public debate will be held at the Centre for Internet & Society office in Bangalore on February 1, 2016.
Big Data and Governance in India Jan 23, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM — The Centre for Internet & Society, No.194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071 (Near to TERI Complex and Domlur Club), — by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) is happy to invite you to a discussion on the role of Big Data in governance in India with a focus on Digital India, UID Scheme and Smart Cities Mission in India on January 23, 2016 at CIS office in Bangalore from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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