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IDAP Interview Series: Interview with Nirmita Narasimhan by Nirmita Narasimhan — last modified Nov 26, 2017 09:56 AM
IDIA Disability Access Programme did an interview with Nirmita Narasimhan. This interview was conducted by Madhavi Singh and Anusha Reddy. The interview was transcribed by Veda Singh, IDIA intern and student at Jindal Global Law School.
Comments on Guidelines for Indian Government Websites by Nirmita Narasimhan — last modified Nov 26, 2017 07:08 AM
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India has published the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW). Nirmita Narasimhan on behalf of the Centre for Internet & Society gave comments on GIGW.
India Today Conclave Next 2017: Aadhaar was rushed, says MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar by Prasad Krishna — last modified Nov 26, 2017 06:41 AM
Talking at the ongoing India Today Conclave Next 2017, MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar said that Aadhaar was rushed and foisted on the country by authorities that fail to first create a proper ecosystem. Chandrashekhar gave his comments at a keynote titled Privacy -- The Fundamental Right for the Digital Citizen.
What You Need To Worry About Before Linking Your Mobile Number With Aadhaar by Admin — last modified Nov 26, 2017 05:55 AM
As part of the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated March 23, 2017, major telecom service providers have issued a deadline of February 6, 2018, for linking mobile numbers with Aadhaar as part of the E-KYC verification.
Advocating for Openness: Nine Ways Civil Society Groups Have Mobilized to Defend Internet Freedom by Admin — last modified Nov 26, 2017 03:58 AM
The debate over whether the Internet is a better tool for democratic empowerment or authoritarian control misconstrues the nature of the democratic challenges of the digital age.
OPINION | Data is New Oil and Human Mind the New Battlefield. India Must Wake Up Now by Admin — last modified Nov 26, 2017 03:28 AM
In information warfare, the battlespace is the human mind. This is where the privacy of an individual intersects with national security. Fighting this battle will require a new paradigm in thought and action.
CIS Comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on Promoting Local Telecom Equipment Manufacturing by Anubha Sinha — last modified Nov 26, 2017 02:56 AM
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) sent comments to the TRAI Consultation Paper on promoting telecom equipment manufacturing. CIS submission drew primarily from the research done in the Pervasive Technologies project.
BIS International Seminar on Internet of Things by Admin — last modified Nov 25, 2017 04:35 PM
To create awareness among Indian community and to provide a platform to all stakeholders to discuss the technology, challenges and the way forward with an emphasis on the role of standards, BIS organized a half day International seminar on Internet of Things on 15 November 2017 at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. Amber Sinha attended the event.
Why should you keep a close eye on the net neutrality debate in the US by Admin — last modified Nov 25, 2017 03:33 PM
As the United State's FCC Chairman Ajit Pai gears up to repeal the net neutrality laws put in place in 2015, India should sit up and take note.
Govt working to set up financial CERT to tackle cyber threats by Admin — last modified Nov 25, 2017 02:28 AM
IT secretary Ajay Prakash Sawhney says the government is getting the framework in place for financial CERT, which will be followed by other sectoral CERTs later.
Roundtable on Data Integrity and Privacy by Admin — last modified Nov 25, 2017 02:17 AM
Amber Sinha attended a roundtable on data integrity and privacy organized by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) on November 18, 2017 in New Delhi. The round table discussion was chaired by Shri Baijayant Panda, Hon'ble Member of Parliament.
Internet Universality Indicators for a Safe, Secure and Inclusive Cyberspace for Sustainable Development by Admin — last modified Nov 25, 2017 02:04 AM
Amber Sinha attended an event organized by UNESCO in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India in the run-up to the 5th Global Conferene on Cyberspace (GCCS 2017) on November 17, 2017 at UNESCO Conference Room in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
Why you should keep a close eye on the net neutrality debate in the US by Admin — last modified Jan 18, 2018 02:50 PM
As the United State's FCC Chairman Ajit Pai gears up to repeal the net neutrality laws put in place in 2015, India should sit up and take note.
Indian activists slam FCC decision to ditch net neutrality by Admin — last modified Dec 18, 2017 03:27 PM
Indian net neutrality activists are assured the ongoing net neutrality tussle in the US will have no impact on India.
Global Technology Summit 2017 by Admin — last modified Dec 05, 2017 01:47 PM
The 2017 Global Technology Summit will take place on December 7 and 8, 2017 at the Hotel Leela Palace, Bangalore. Sunil Abraham is a speaker at the event.
WTO-MC11 in Buenos Aires: What is at Stake for India and its People by Admin — last modified Nov 24, 2017 02:09 PM
On November 21, 2017, Anubha Sinha attended a civil society workshop on "WTO-MC11 in Buenos Aires: What is at Stake for India and its People". The workshop was co-organised ​by the Third World Network, ​Focus on the Global South, ​South-Solidarity Initiative of Action Aid, ​and the Forum on FTAs ​at the Seminar Hall 1 & 2, New Block, India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi.
Cyberattacks a significant threat to democracy: Modi by Admin — last modified Nov 24, 2017 01:29 PM
We have to ensure that cyberspace does not become a playground for dark horses of radicalism, says PM Narendra Modi at the fifth Global Conference on Cyber Space in Delhi.
Privacy issues exist even without Aadhaar by Admin — last modified Nov 23, 2017 04:12 PM
There is a critical need for a data privacy regulator to penalize unauthorized disclosure of personal information.
Financial CERT to combat cyber threats, says MoS home affairs by Admin — last modified Nov 23, 2017 04:07 PM
To tackle cyber threats to India’s financial institutions, the central government is mulling to establish a financial Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Training by Admin — last modified Nov 23, 2017 03:44 PM
The Rotary Club of Salem in association with the Centre for Internet and Society – Access to Knowledge, India and Salem Tamil Sangam is organising series of “Wikimedia training and orientation” programme for the youth on December 9 and 10 and also from 16 –17 at Rotary Hall in the city.

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