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Blog Entry Rethinking National Privacy Principles: Evaluating Principles for India's Proposed Data Protection Law
by Amber Sinha — published Sep 11, 2017 — filed under: ,
This report is intended to be the first part in a series of white papers that CIS will publish which seeks to contribute to the discussions around the enactment of a privacy legislation in India. In subsequent pieces we will focus on subjects such as regulatory framework to implement, supervise and enforce privacy principles, and principles to regulate surveillance in India under a privacy law.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
In our anxiety about the Blue Whale Challenge, are we missing the elephant in the room?
by Admin — published Sep 09, 2017 — last modified Jan 03, 2018 02:09 AM — filed under:
In the beginning, the Blue Whale Challenge seemed like it had all the hallmarks of an urban legend: an online self-harm game that instructed victims to commit increasing degrees of violence upon themselves, finally convincing them to commit suicide. While it was whispered about in schools, college corridors and Reddit forums, reporters found it difficult to trace.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Twitter tweaks user policy a day after SC clampdown
by Admin — published Sep 08, 2017 — last modified Jan 03, 2018 02:00 AM — filed under:
This, when India is looking to crack down on global firms exporting customer data to servers.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why the lack of understanding about the Blue Whale Challenge poses a bigger threat?
by Admin — published Sep 06, 2017 — last modified Jan 03, 2018 01:52 AM — filed under:
On 30 August, Vignesh A, a 19-year-old college student from Madurai committed suicide. Indications of self-harm on his body swaying investigating agencies to suspect that the suicide was related to the Blue Whale challenge-an online game which involves completing 50 tasks or challenges dictated by a remote 'handler' which ultimately leads to ending their own life.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry MediaNama - #NAMAprivacy: The Future of User Data (Delhi, Sep 6)
by Sumandro Chattapadhyay — published Sep 05, 2017 — last modified Sep 05, 2017 10:22 AM — filed under: , , , , , ,
MediaNama is hosting a full day conference on "the future of user data in India", on the 6th of September 2017, which is particularly significant given the recent Supreme Court ruling on the fundamental right to privacy, and two government consultations: one at the TRAI, and another at MEITY. This discussion is supported by Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. Sumandro Chattapadhyay, Research Director, will participate as a speaker in the session titled "regulating storage, sharing and transfer of data."
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Privacy is now a right in India. Here's what that means for the tech industry
by Admin — published Aug 31, 2017 — filed under: ,
India's top court has put tech companies on notice.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
August 2017 Newsletter
by Admin — published Aug 30, 2017 — last modified Oct 09, 2017 02:48 PM — filed under: , ,
Located in About Us / Newsletters
Blog Entry CIS Statement on Right to Privacy Judgment
by Amber Sinha — published Aug 28, 2017 — last modified Aug 31, 2017 06:13 PM — filed under: , ,
In an emphatic endorsement of the right to privacy, a nine judge constitutional bench unanimously upheld a fundamental right to privacy. The events leading to this bench began during the hearings in the ongoing Aadhaar case, when in August 2015, Mukul Rohatgi, the then Attorney General stated that there is no constitutionally guaranteed right to privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
UNESCO Internet Universality Indicators consulted at the 8th Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum
by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 23, 2017 — filed under:
“Internet Universality indicators should measure broad social implications of the Internet and serve as a powerful tool to foster sustainable development,” was a strong message delivered by Asia-Pacific stakeholders at UNESCO consultation to develop Internet Universality indicators during the 8th Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) in Bangkok (Thailand), 29 July 2017.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar may be made must for market investments: Good to curb laundering but what about data security?
by Admin — published Aug 23, 2017 — filed under: ,
Aadhaar seems to be the master-key to get accesses into doors which once were never shut. Take for instance, your financial investments. Aadhaar may soon become mandatory for buying shares and mutual funds, according to a report in The Economic Times.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
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