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Masking personal data to protect privacy crucial for India, say experts
Finding a way to protect privacy is critical, with the Supreme Court hearing petitions challenging the mandatory linking of Aadhaar to avail various social and welfare benefits.
Paranoid about state surveillance? Here’s the FD Guide to living in the age of snoops
The US does it, so does China. Ever since Edward Snowden’s revelations back in 2013, which exposed the extent of the US’s global surveillance apparatus, the public has been fairly clued into the extent of mass surveillance.
Deadline For Linking Bank Accounts With Aadhaar To Be Extended To 31 March
The government does away with the existing deadline of 31 December for linking of bank accounts with Aadhaar and PAN
Meeting with IP Stakeholders
Anubha Sinha attended a DIPP meeting with stakeholders on December 7, 2017 in New Delhi. The meeting was organized by the Government of India.
Aadhaar linking deadline approaches: Here are all the myths and facts
Love it or hate it, you just can't escape it. We're talking about Aadhaar, which is a bigger buzzword than usual in the face of the looming end-December deadline for linkages with bank accounts, PPF, insurance policies, ration card and perhaps even PAN. As India rushes to comply, there are a number of myths and half-truth making the rounds.
Twitter India Workshop
Manasa Rao attended a workshop organized by Twitter titled "The Network Effort". It was an effort by the Public Policy and Government team at Twitter to enable NGOs and non-profits to conduct successful Twitter campaigns and teach them best practices.
2nd Law Economics Policy Conference 2017
The 2nd Law Economics Policy Conference is being organized by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi and Institute for New Economic Thinking, New York from December 4 to 6, 2017 at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
State-led interference in encrypted systems: A public debate on different policy approaches
State-led interference in encrypted systems. Sunil Abraham is a speaker for this event.
Bengalureans to receive Helen Keller award
Three Bengalureans and two organisations from the city have been selected this year for the Helen Keller awards, given by the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) and Mindtree.
FIGI Symposium 2017
Innovative Approaches to Digital Financial Inclusion Challenges.
Govt releases white paper on data protection framework
Public comments are welcome till 31 December on the data protection white paper, which is aimed at securing digital transactions and addressing privacy issues.
Five from Bengaluru get Helen Keller awards
Those from the city continue to dominate the 18th Helen Keller Awards 2017 with five Bengaluru-based individuals and organisations being honoured for their work towards empowerment of the differently-abled.
Multinational Cyber Security Forum at University of Haifa
Sunil Abraham participated in a meeting in Israel on Multinational Cyber Security Forum hosted by Center for Cyber, Law and Policy and University of Haifa in collaboration with the Hewlett Foundation Cyber Initiative.
Data Protection and Privacy in India: The (Fundamental) Right Way
Amber Sinha attended a roundtable conference on data protection and privacy on October 30, 2017 at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The close-door event was organised by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.
6th Annual International Conference on Law & Policy issues "68th Constitution Day"
Anubha Sinha attended the 68th Constitution Day on November 25, 2017 at Shangri-La's Eros. Indian National Bar Association in association with “Make in India” organized this event.
Aadhaar verification at airports raises need for stricter data privacy regulations
The absence of legislation is letting companies compile and deploy sensitive personal information without legal oversight.
FCC’s plan to repeal net neutrality may not impact India
India is unlikely to be impacted by the US Federal Communications Commission’s plan to repeal net neutrality regulations.
IDAP Interview Series: Interview with Nirmita Narasimhan
IDIA Disability Access Programme did an interview with Nirmita Narasimhan. This interview was conducted by Madhavi Singh and Anusha Reddy. The interview was transcribed by Veda Singh, IDIA intern and student at Jindal Global Law School.
India Today Conclave Next 2017: Aadhaar was rushed, says MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar
Talking at the ongoing India Today Conclave Next 2017, MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar said that Aadhaar was rushed and foisted on the country by authorities that fail to first create a proper ecosystem. Chandrashekhar gave his comments at a keynote titled Privacy -- The Fundamental Right for the Digital Citizen.
What You Need To Worry About Before Linking Your Mobile Number With Aadhaar
As part of the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated March 23, 2017, major telecom service providers have issued a deadline of February 6, 2018, for linking mobile numbers with Aadhaar as part of the E-KYC verification.
