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December 2016 Newsletter
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Dec 31, 2016
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last modified
Jan 28, 2017 12:02 PM
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filed under:
Access to Knowledge,
Telecom,
Accessibility,
Internet Governance,
Researchers at Work
Welcome to the December 2016 newsletter of the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS).
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Mapping of Sections in India’s MLAT Agreements
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by
Leilah Elmokadem and Saumyaa Naidu
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published
Dec 31, 2016
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filed under:
International Relations,
Cybersecurity,
Bilateral Agreement,
Internet Governance,
MLAT,
Cyber Security
This set of infographics by Leilah Elmokadem and Saumyaa Naidu maps out and compares the various sections that exist in the 39 MLATs (mutual legal assistance treaty) between India and other countries. An MLAT is an agreement between two or more countries, drafted for the purpose of gathering and exchanging information in an effort to enforce public or criminal laws.
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India’s ruling party takes online abuse to a professional level
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Dec 31, 2016
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filed under:
Social Media,
Internet Governance
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) employs an army of trolls to harass and intimidate critics through social media, a new book claims.
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News & Media
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Mapping of India’s Cyber Security-Related Bilateral Agreements
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by
Leilah Elmokadem and Saumyaa Naidu
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published
Dec 29, 2016
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last modified
Apr 27, 2017 03:14 PM
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filed under:
International Relations,
Cybersecurity,
Bilateral Agreement,
Internet Governance,
MLAT
With the rapid spread of cloud computing and the growth of cyber spaces, large masses of information are now easily transmittable transnationally, necessitating the ratification of new agreements and cooperation efforts amongst states in order to secure cyber spaces and regulate exchanges of information. In an attempt to understand the nature and extent of current international collaborative efforts in cyber security, we have compiled the following data regarding India’s cyber security-related bilateral agreements. The intention of this exercise is to offer a dynamic visualization that demonstrates which countries India has collaborated with on cyber security efforts and initiatives. This is an ongoing map that we will be updating as our research continues.
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Blog
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Rankathon on Digital Rights (Delhi, January 08)
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by
Amber Sinha
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published
Dec 29, 2016
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last modified
Dec 29, 2016 07:10 AM
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filed under:
Freedom of Speech and Expression,
Privacy,
Internet Governance,
Digital Rights
Please join us on Sunday, January 08, at the CIS office in Hauz Khas, Delhi, for a rankathon to visualise, and contribute to the findings of the Ranking Digital Rights study, and critique the underlying methodology. The event will begin at 10:00 in the morning and participants can focus on one or more of three kinds of tasks: 1) visualising the CIS and Ranking Digital Rights data, 2) evaluating additional companies using the RDR methodology, and 3) evaluating the RDR methodology and its suitability for independent use.
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Discussion on Ranking Digital Rights in India (Delhi, January 07)
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by
Amber Sinha
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published
Dec 29, 2016
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last modified
Dec 29, 2016 07:07 AM
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filed under:
Privacy,
Freedom of Speech and Expression,
Internet Governance,
Ranking Digital Rights,
Digital Rights
Towards developing an understanding of how Indian ICT companies are recognising and upholding digital rights of their users, and to raise public awareness about the same, the Center for Internet and Society (CIS), with the support of Privacy International, has studied 8 Indian ICT companies, using the same methodology as the 2015 Corporate Accountability Index, to gain greater insight into company practices and initiate public dialogues. Please join us on Saturday, January 07, at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi, for a presentation of our findings followed by an open structured discussion on the methodology and implications of the study.
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‘IT hub’ K’taka ranks No 12 in e-deals
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by
Prasad Krishna
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Dec 28, 2016
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filed under:
Internet Governance
Karnataka may be dubbed the ‘IT hub’ of the country but when it comes to e-governance transactions, the state clearly has a long way to go. Statistics from Union government web portal Electronic Transaction Aggregation and Analysis Layer (etaal), which manages e-transactions undertaken by e-governance projects, suggests that Karnataka ranks 12th in the country with just 5.66 crore e-transactions this year as of Monday.
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News & Media
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Incident Response Requirements in Indian Law
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by
Vipul Kharbanda
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Dec 28, 2016
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last modified
Dec 28, 2016 01:19 AM
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filed under:
Cyber Security,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
Cyber incidents have serious consequences for societies, nations, and those who are victimised by them. The theft, exploitation, exposure or otherwise damage of private, financial, or other sensitive personal or commercial data and cyber attacks that damage computer systems are capable of causing lasting harm.
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Blog
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Workshop on Center for IT and Society
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by
Prasad Krishna
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Dec 23, 2016
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filed under:
Internet Governance
This workshop was held at IIT, Delhi on December 20, 2016. Amber Sinha attended the workshop. The meeting focused on the curriculum and the way forward, especially with respect to the industry requirements.
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News & Media
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How private companies are using Aadhaar to try to deliver better services (but there's a catch)
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by
Prasad Krishna
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Dec 23, 2016
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last modified
Dec 23, 2016 02:04 AM
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filed under:
Aadhaar,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
They are gathering more information on you.
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