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File ISOC Report
by Akriti Bopanna published Jul 03, 2019
Located in Internet Governance / Files
Blog Entry USTR elaborates the Two Dozen Digital Rules of Club TPP
by Anubha Sinha published Jul 29, 2016 last modified Jul 29, 2016 08:00 AM — filed under: , , ,
Members of the recently concluded Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) are now scrounging the world to include more countries in its fold. The Digital 2 Dozen(D2D) is a bite-sized document which packs the TPP into 24 key tenets. The D2D, aggressively championed by the US as the path forward for the global digital economy poses some critical questions for India: first, how will India position itself against US pressure in the larger scheme of US-India foreign relations, and how much is it willing to concede its policies in the name of trade; second, how will reduced barriers and establishment of a level field for Indian and foreign IT and internet companies alike, hurt Indian consumers and businesses? This week, the Deputy US Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Holleyman discussed the Digital 2 Dozen document with Ambassador Shyam Saran (Chairman, RIS). The exchange was moderated by Samir Saran (Observer Research Foundation). I attended the discussion and this post is a summary of the key points.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
National workshop on Web Accessibility - Thiruvananthapuram (Report)
by Radha Rao published Nov 13, 2009 last modified Aug 17, 2011 08:45 AM
The third National Workshop on Web Accessibility for Web developers was organised by CIS at Thiruvananthapuram in collaboration with SPACE.
Located in Accessibility / Blog
Will Aadhaar leaks be used as an excuse to shut out scrutiny of welfare schemes?
by Anumeha Yadav published May 20, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Aadhaar data of all 23 crore beneficiaries of Direct Benefit Transfer schemes could be publicly available, says a report by Centre for Internet and Society.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Access To Knowledge Work Plan (April 2013 - June 2014)
by T Vishnu Vardhan published May 31, 2013 last modified Jun 10, 2013 02:20 PM — filed under: , , ,
This page is created to share CIS-A2K's Annual Work Plan (2013-2014) for Indian language Wikimedia projects. The main objective of this document is to present a detailed plan with projection of outcomes and expected impact of the A2K programme activities. The document has been made in consultation with various stakeholders and keeping in mind the objectives, opportunities and challenges faced by each of the Indian language Wikimedia projects. Feel free to share any feedback.
Located in Openness / Resources
Blog Entry Comments on Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion Discussion Paper on Standard Essential Patents and their Availability on Frand Terms
by Anubha Sinha, Nehaa Chaudhari and Rohini Lakshane published May 01, 2016 last modified May 03, 2016 02:30 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The Centre for Internet & Society gave its comments to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. The comments were prepared by Anubha Sinha, Nehaa Chaudhari and Rohini Lakshané.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
Blog Entry SCOSTA and UID Comparison not Valid, says Finance Committee
by Elonnai Hickok published Oct 14, 2011 last modified Nov 22, 2011 04:37 PM — filed under:
The Standing Committee on Finance Branch, Lok Sabha Secretariat has responded to the suggestions offered by CIS on the National Identification Authority of India, Bill 2010 and has requested it to mail its views by 14 October 2011.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Submission on India's Draft Comments on Proposed Changes to the ITU's ITRs
by Pranesh Prakash published Nov 03, 2012 last modified Dec 07, 2012 04:15 AM — filed under: , ,
Given below are the responses from the representatives of civil society in India (The Society for Knowledge Commons, Centre for Internet & Society, The Delhi Science Forum, Free Software Movement of India, Internet Democracy Project and Media for Change) to the Government of India's proposals for the upcoming WCIT meeting, in December 2012, in Dubai.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
‘Internet is an absolute human right’
by Prasad Krishna published Feb 05, 2015 — filed under:
The right to the internet is an absolute human right, Bengaluru-based lawyer Lawrence Liang said.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry CIS and International Coalition Calls upon Governments to Protect Privacy
by Elonnai Hickok published Sep 25, 2013 last modified Sep 25, 2013 07:21 AM — filed under: ,
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) along with the International Coalition has called upon governments across the globe to protect privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog