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RBI Ban on Cryptocurrencies not backed by any data or statistics
In March 2020, the Supreme Court of India quashed the RBI order passed in 2018 that banned financial services firms from trading in virtual currency or ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Mar 05, 2020 06:35 PM — Filed under: , , , , ,
Cryptocurrency Regulation in India – A brief history
In March 2020, the Supreme Court of India quashed the RBI order passed in 2018 that banned financial services firms from trading in virtual currency or ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Mar 05, 2020 06:36 PM — Filed under: , , , , ,
Analysis of the RBI’s Draft Framework on Regulatory Sandbox for Fintech
by Vipul Kharbanda last modified May 08, 2019 01:56 PM
An Analysis of the RBI’s Draft Framework on Regulatory Sandbox for Fintech
The term Fintech is generally used to describe innovative technology and technological processes being used in the financial services sector. by Vipul Kharbanda last modified May 08, 2019 01:57 PM — Filed under: ,
International Cooperation in Cybercrime
by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Apr 29, 2019 10:34 PM
International Cooperation in Cybercrime: The Budapest Convention
In today’s increasingly digitized world where an increasing volume of information is being stored in the digital format, access to data generated by digital ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Apr 29, 2019 10:35 PM — Filed under: , , , , ,
Comments on the Draft Second Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
Following consultations with data protection, civil society, industry and others, during the Cybercrime Convention Committee (T-CY) meeting from 29 November ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Feb 25, 2019 04:48 PM — Filed under: ,
Comments on the Draft Second Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Feb 25, 2019 04:43 PM
European E-Evidence Proposal and Indian Law
In April of 2018, the European Union issued the proposal for a new regime dealing with cross border sharing of data and information by issuing two draft ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Dec 23, 2018 04:45 PM — Filed under: ,
Budapest Convention and the Information Technology Act
The Convention on Cybercrime adopted in Budapest (“Convention”) is the fist and one of the most important multilateral treaties addressing the issue of ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Nov 20, 2018 04:18 PM — Filed under: ,
Regulating Bitcoin in India
The article discusses the possible contours of future bitcoin regulation in India. Bitcoin, often considered a ‘notorious’ virtual currency limited only to ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Apr 20, 2017 01:17 PM — Filed under: , , , , ,
Incident Response Requirements in Indian Law
Cyber incidents have serious consequences for societies, nations, and those who are victimised by them. The theft, exploitation, exposure or otherwise damage ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Dec 28, 2016 01:19 AM — Filed under: , ,
RBI Consultation Paper on P2P Lending: Data Security and Privacy Concerns
On April 28, 2016 the Reserve Bank of India published a consultation paper on P2P Lending and invited comments from the public on the same. The Paper discusses ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Jun 01, 2016 11:41 AM — Filed under: , , , , , ,
Comments by the Centre for Internet and Society on the Report of the Committee on Medium Term Path on Financial Inclusion
Apart from item-specific suggestions, CIS would like to make one broad comment with regard to the suggestions dealing with linking of Aadhaar numbers with bank ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Mar 01, 2016 01:53 PM — Filed under: , , , , ,
Summary of the Public Consultation by Vigyan Foundation, Oxfam India and G.B. Pant Institute, Allahabad
On December 22nd and 23rd a public consultation was organized by the Vigyan Foundation, Oxfam India and G.B. Pant Institute, Allahabad at the GB Pant Social ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Jan 28, 2016 03:22 PM — Filed under: ,
Transparency in Surveillance
Transparency is an essential need for any democracy to function effectively. It may not be the only requirement for the effective functioning of a democracy, ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Jan 23, 2016 03:11 PM — Filed under: , ,
Right to Privacy in Peril
It seems to have become quite a fad, especially amongst journalists, to use this headline and claim that the right to privacy which we consider so inherent to ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Aug 13, 2015 03:32 PM — Filed under: ,
Policy Paper on Surveillance in India
This policy brief analyses the different laws regulating surveillance at the State and Central level in India and calls out ways in which the provisions are ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Aug 03, 2015 03:27 PM
Relationship Between Privacy and Confidentiality
The laws of breach of confidentiality and breach of privacy at first glance seem very similar to each other. If a doctor releases health information relating ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Dec 30, 2014 02:27 PM — Filed under: ,
White Paper on RTI and Privacy V1.2
This white paper explores the relationship between privacy and transparency in the context of the right to information in India. Analysing pertinent case law ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Nov 09, 2014 02:53 AM — Filed under: , , ,
The Gujarat High Court Judgment on the Snoopgate Issue
by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Oct 27, 2014 04:40 AM — Filed under: ,
DNA Database for Missing Persons and Unidentified Dead Bodies
This blog discusses the possible implications of the public interest litigation that has been placed before the Supreme Court petitioning for the establishment ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Nov 04, 2014 03:46 PM — Filed under: ,
The Aadhaar Case
In 2012 a writ petition was filed by Justice K.S. Puttaswamy in the Supreme Court of India challenging the policy of the government in making an Aadhaar card ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Sep 05, 2014 09:12 AM — Filed under: , ,
Can Bitcoin Be Banned by the Indian Government?
The paper analyses the laws and regulations that apply to Bitcoin in India, and comes to the conclusion that the government has wide powers that it can ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Apr 07, 2017 12:56 PM
Are Indian Consumer Laws Ready for the Digital Age?
The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, recognizing the need for protection of the rights of consumers, drafted a set of model guidelines on ... by Vipul Kharbanda last modified Aug 08, 2013 11:52 AM — Filed under: , ,