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Blog Entry Comments to the United Nations Human Rights Commission Report on Gender and Privacy
by Aayush Rathi, Ambika Tandon and Pallavi Bedi — published Oct 24, 2019 — last modified Dec 30, 2019 05:40 PM — filed under: , , , , ,
This submission to UNHRC presents a response by researchers at the CIS to ‘gender issues arising in the digital era and their impacts on women, men and individuals of diverse sexual orientations gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics’. It was prepared by Aayush Rathi, Ambika Tandon, and Pallavi Bedi in response to a report of consultation by a thematic taskforce established by the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy on ‘Privacy and Personality’ (hereafter, HRC Gender Report).
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Communication Rights in the Age of Digital Technology
by rakesh — published Oct 13, 2015 — last modified Oct 24, 2015 07:45 AM — filed under: , , ,
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) invites you to a conference to discuss the evolution of privacy and surveillance in India on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Deck Suite Hall, 5th Floor, Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, Near Air Force Bal Bharti School, New Delhi - 110003, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Community Standards Roundtable Conversations
by Admin — published Oct 16, 2018 — filed under: , , ,
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.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Comparative Analysis of DNA Profiling Legislations from Across the World
by Srinivas Atreya — published May 23, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 11:30 AM — filed under: , ,
With the growing importance of forensic data in law enforcement and research, many countries have recognized the need to regulate the collection and use of forensic data and maintain DNA databases. Across the world around 60 countries maintain DNA databases which are generally regulated by specific legislations. Srinivas Atreya provides a broad overview of the important provisions of four different legislations which can be compared and contrasted with the Indian draft bill.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Comparison of General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Directive
by Aditi Chaturvedi and Edited by Leilah Elmokadem — published Feb 07, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Recently, the General Data Protection Regulation (REGULATION (EU) 2016/679) was passed. It shall replace the present Data Protection Directive (DPD 95/46/EC), which is a step that is likely to impact the workings of many organizations. This document intends to offer a clear comparison between the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) a the Data Protection Direction (DPD).
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Comparison of Section 35(1) of the Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill and Section 4 of the Identification Act Revised Statute of Canada
by Elonnai Hickok — published Mar 03, 2014 — filed under: ,
A comparison of section 35(1) of the Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill, section 4 of the Identification Act, Revised Statute of Canada, and a review of international best practices.
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Concerns over central snoop
by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 01, 2013 — filed under: ,
Eyebrows have been raised at the Centre’s single-window system to intercept phone calls and internet exchanges — the desi version of the US’s surveillance programme, PRISM — that is expected to roll out this year-end.
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Blog Entry Concerns Regarding DNA Law
by Bhairav Acharya — published Oct 09, 2013 — last modified Oct 29, 2013 10:09 AM — filed under: , ,
Recently, a long government process to draft a law to permit the collection, processing, profiling, use and storage of human DNA is nearing conclusion. There are several concerns with this government effort. Below, we present broad-level issues to be kept in mind while dealing with DNA law.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Conference on Data Protection
by Admin — published Sep 20, 2018 — filed under: ,
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.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Conference on the Digitalization of the Indian Legal System
by Leilah Elmokadem — published Nov 16, 2016 — filed under: , ,
On Legal Services Day, November 9, 2016, LegalDesk.com collaborated with iSPIRT to host a conference on the “Digitalization of the Indian Legal System”. The event invited prominent speakers to present their organizations’ work and to participate in a panel discussion followed by a Q&A period for the audience.
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