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Blog Entry The Digital Protection of Traditional Knowledge: Questions Raised by the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library in India
by Sunil Abraham and Vidushi Marda published Dec 09, 2016 — filed under: ,
This is an edited version of part three of a study that considers the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) through aspects of intellectual property in India, namely, mobile patents, free and open source software, and India's Traditional Knowledge Digital Library. Through these, it demonstrates the potential of the internet in realising ESCRs.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
File Privacy and Security Implications of Public Wi-Fi - A Case Study
by Prasad Krishna published Dec 09, 2016
Located in Internet Governance / Files
Blog Entry Privacy and Security Implications of Public Wi-Fi - A Case Study
by Vanya Rakesh published Dec 09, 2016 last modified Dec 12, 2016 12:29 PM — filed under: , , ,
Today internet is an essential necessity in everyday work and recognizing its vital role, governments across the world including the Indian government, are giving access to public Wi-Fi. However, use of public Wi-Fi brings along with it certain privacy and security risks. This research paper analyses some of these concerns, along with the privacy policies of key ISPs in India providing public Wi-Fi service in Bangalore-namely D-VoIS and Tata Docomo, as a case study to provide suitable recommendations.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Guru Gomke is a Stylish Ol Chiki Typeface for India’s Santali Speakers
by Prasad Krishna published Dec 01, 2016 — filed under: ,
Located in Access to Knowledge / News & Media
File The Technology Behind Big Data
by Prasad Krishna published Dec 01, 2016 last modified Dec 02, 2016 01:23 AM
Located in Internet Governance / Files
Blog Entry The Technology behind Big Data
by Geethanjali Jujjavarapu and Udbhav Tiwari published Nov 30, 2016 last modified Dec 04, 2016 09:53 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The authors undertakes a high-level literature review of the most commonly used technological tools and processes in the big data life cycle. The big data life cycle is a conceptual construct that can be used to study the various stages that typically occur in collecting, storing and analysing big data, along with the principles that can govern these processes.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
File BIS on Smart Cities Indicators
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 30, 2016
Located in Internet Governance / Files
Blog Entry The Quest for Education – Persons with Disabilities, Severely Challenged
by Nirmita Narasimhan published Nov 30, 2016 — filed under:
Education is the fundamental building block of development; it leads to an improved quality of life, employment, social acceptance and inclusion, national development and intellectual growth.
Located in Accessibility / Blog
Blog Entry Comments to the BIS on Smart Cities Indicators
by Elonnai Hickok, Rohini Lakshané and Udbhav Tiwari published Nov 30, 2016 last modified Dec 11, 2016 07:56 AM — filed under: ,
The Bureau of Indian Standards released the Smart Cities - Indicator on 30 September 2016. The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) presented its views.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Navigating the 'Reconsideration' Quagmire (A Personal Journey of Acute Confusion)
by Padmini Baruah and Geetha Hariharan published Nov 30, 2016 — filed under: ,
An ​earlier analysis of ICANN’s Documentary Information Disclosure Policy already brought to light our concerns about the lack of transparency in ICANN’s internal mechanisms. Carrying my research forward, I sought to arrive at an understanding of the mechanisms used to appeal a denial of DIDP requests. In this post, I aim to provide a brief account of my experiences with the Reconsideration Request process that ICANN provides for as a tool for appeal.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog