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Internet services not to be affected as DNS servers undergo update
Internet services across the country are unlikely to be impacted over the next 48 hours even as the Domain Name System (DNS) servers undergo a security update coordinated by global regulator, Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Sales of surveillance cameras are soaring, raising questions about 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.
Community Standards Roundtable Conversations
Ambika Tandon was a participant in a roundtable organized by Facebook, School of Media & Cultural Studies, and Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Bengaluru on October 7, 2018.
Broadcasters Eager For Global Signal Protection; Others Warn Of Major Players Sneaking In
Anubha Sinha was recently part of a panel discussion on broadcast treaty.
Indian Feminist Judgment Project Workshop
Swaraj Paul Barooah was a discussant at the Indian Feminist Judgment Project 'righting together' workshop organised in Delhi by Jindal from October 6 - 7, 2018.
State of Work in India
Aayush Rathi and Ambika Tandon attended a panel discussion organized by Bangalore International Centre (TERI) and Azim Premji University, on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Bengaluru. A report titled 'State of Working India' by the Centre for Sustainable Employment was released on the occasion.
Countering Patriarchy, One Feminist Judgement at a Time
The Indian Feminist Judgement Writing Project, following the movements in the US, Australia and Canada, decides to challenge male hegemony in the judicial process.
CyFy 2018
Swaraj Paul Barooah and Arindrajit Basu participated in CyFy 2018 organized by Observer Research Foundation at Hotel Taj Mahal, New Delhi from October 3 - 5, 2018.
Gmail users beware while giving access
Recently, Google admitted to giving hundreds of firms access to users’ Gmail inboxes. It also revealed that many apps are able to scan and share data from email inboxes. However, Google explained that it vets third parties that are given access, and permission should be given by the user.
Net nanny meets muscular law
India’s new human-trafficking bill could criminalise sex workers and curtail free speech.
Plenary Talk at Jyothi Nivas College Research Symposium
I gave a plenary presentation on new reading and writing practices in the digital context, and emerging questions for digital humanities and literary studies at a research symposium organised by Jyothi Nivas College, Post Graduate Centre, on September 28, 2018.
Networked Economies and Gender Action Learning
Elonnai Hickok, Sunil Abraham and Ambika Tandon participated in a meeting organized by IDRC for grantees under their networked economies programme to discuss gender-based outputs and development outcomes in their work. The event was held in Ottawa on September 20 - 21, 2018, facilitated by Gender at Work.
Cyber-Security in the Age of Smart Manufacturing
Arindrajit Basu attended the event 'Cyber-security in the age of Smart Manufacturing.' The event 'BTS - CyberComm 2018' was organised by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & industry (FICCI) in association with Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society, and Government of Karnataka at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru on September 26, 2018.
After Supreme Court Setback, Fintech Firms Await Clarity On Aadhaar
The 12-digit Aadhaar number is now out of bounds for fintech companies in India.
5th Global Congress on IP and the Public Interest
Sunil Abraham, Anubha Sinha and Swaraj Paul Barooah attended the Global Congress on IP and the Public Interest, in Washington DC, from September 24 - 29, 2018. The event was co-organized by PublicCitizen, Washington College of Law, American University, O'Neill Institute and the American Assembly, Columbia University.
Takshashila's online Cogitatum on AI and Ethics in India
Elonnai Hickok participated in an event organized by Takhshashila on August 27, 2018 and made a presentation on Ethics and AI in India. The event was held in Takshashila Institution
SFLC Round Table Discussion on Personal Data Protection Bill
Shweta Mohandas participated in a Round Table Discussion on Personal Data Protection Bill, orgnanised by SFLC on September 25, 2018 in Bangalore. She also moderated the first session - Data Protection Principles (Rights and Obligations).
Find ways to trace origin of messages: Government to WhatsApp
Unhappy with the steps taken so far by WhatsApp, the government plans to trace the origins of incendiary messages spread on its platform.
Forecasting the Implications of the CLOUD Act Around the World
Elonnai Hickok participated in the event organized by the Global Network Initiative at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. on September 18, 2018 as a speaker.
Conference on Data Protection
Sunil Abraham and Amber Sinha participated in a conference on data protection at NIPFP in New Delhi on September 4, 2018. The event was organized by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy.
