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- Datafication of the Public Distribution System in India — by Sameet Panda — last modified Feb 12, 2024 12:07 PM
- In this study, we look into the datafication of social protection schemes with a special focus on the Public Distribution System in India. Proponents of datafication claim that the benefits will reach the right person and curb leakages through the automation and digitisation of all PDS processes. Aadhaar is the most important link in the datafication; supporters claim that it makes technology people-centric. This study looks at the status of PDS datafication and its impact on the delivery of the scheme in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. We also try to understand to what extent the stated objective of portability has been met and how far the challenges faced by the rights holders of the PDS have been resolved.
- Comments to the draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 — by Anamika Kundu, Digvijay Chaudhary, Divyansha Sehgal, Isha Suri and Torsha Sarkar — last modified Jul 07, 2022 02:39 AM
- The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) presented its comments on the draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (‘the rules’), which were released on 6 June, 2022 for public comments.
- Central Bank Digital Currencies: A solution to India’s financial woes or just a piece of the puzzle? — by Aman Nair — last modified Jul 04, 2022 10:04 AM
- The Government’s Increased Focus on Regulating Non-Personal Data: A Look at the Draft National Data Governance Framework Policy — by Digvijay Chaudhary and Anamika Kundu — last modified Jun 30, 2022 01:24 PM
- Digvijay Chaudhary and Anamika Kundu wrote an article on the National Data Governance Framework Policy. It was edited by Shweta Mohandas.
- Working paper on Non-Financial Use Cases of Blockchain Technology — by Vipul Kharbanda and Aman Nair — last modified Jun 28, 2022 12:09 PM
- Making Voices Heard — by Shweta Mohandas — last modified Jun 27, 2022 04:18 PM
- We are happy to announce the launch of our final report on the study ‘Making Voices Heard: Privacy, Inclusivity, and Accessibility of Voice Interfaces in India. The study was undertaken with support from the Mozilla Corporation.
- CIS Issue Brief on regulating Crypto-asset advertising in India — by Aman Nair and Vipul Kharbanda — last modified May 25, 2022 07:46 AM
- Comments to the Draft National Health Data Management Policy 2.0 — by Anamika Kundu, Shweta Mohandas and Pallavi Bedi — last modified May 24, 2022 04:06 PM
- Anamika Kundu, Shweta Mohandas and Pallavi Bedi along with 9 other organizations / individuals drafted comments to the Draft National Health Data Management Policy 2.0.
- Internet Researchers' Conference 2022 (IRC22): #Home, May 25-27 — by Puthiya Purayil Sneha — last modified May 24, 2022 02:38 PM
- We are excited to announce that the fifth edition of the Internet Researchers' Conference will be held online on May 25-27, 2022.This annual conference series was initiated by the researchers@work (r@w) programme at CIS in 2016 to gather researchers and practitioners engaging with the internet in/from India to congregate, share insights and tensions, and chart the ways forward. This year, the conference brings together a set of reflections and conversations on how we imagine and experience the home —as a space of refuge and comfort, but also as one of violence, care, labour and movement-building.
- WIPO SCCR 42: Statement by CIS on the Limitations and Exceptions Agenda Item — by Anubha Sinha — last modified May 12, 2022 08:41 AM
- Anubha Sinha delivered a statement on behalf of CIS, on day 3 of the 42nd WIPO SCCR session on the Limitations and Exceptions Agenda Item.
- WIPO SCCR 42: Statement by CIS on the Protection of Broadcasting Organisations Agenda Item — by Anubha Sinha — last modified May 10, 2022 02:38 PM
- Anubha Sinha delivered a statement on behalf of CIS, on day 2 of the 42nd WIPO SCCR session on the Protection of Broadcasting Organisations Agenda Item.
- Studying Platform Work in Mumbai & New Delhi — by Anushree Gupta, Rajendra Jadhav, Sarah Zia, Simiran Lalvani and Noopur Raval — last modified May 05, 2022 05:13 PM
- A report by Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) and Azim Premji University (APU) maps platform work in India and notes from four studies of workers driving taxis and delivering food for platform companies.
- CCTVs in Public Spaces and the Data Protection Bill, 2021 — by Anamika Kundu and Digvijay S Chaudhary — last modified Apr 28, 2022 02:29 AM
- This article has been authored by Ms. Anamika Kundu, Research Assistant at the Centre for Internet and Society, and Digvijay S. Chaudhary, Researcher at the Centre for Internet and Society. This blog is a part of RSRR’s Blog Series on the Right to Privacy and the Legality of Surveillance, in collaboration with the Centre for Internet & Society.
- Internet Researchers' Conference 2022 (IRC22) - Selected Sessions — by Puthiya Purayil Sneha — last modified Apr 26, 2022 07:00 AM
- Here is the list of selected sessions and individual presentations for the Internet Researchers' Conference (IRC22) - #Home. IRC22 will be held online from May 25-27, 2022. The conference announcement, along with details on registration will be published in the first week of May.
- Feminist Design Practices — by Aayush Rathi, Akash Sheshadri and Ambika Tandon — last modified Apr 16, 2022 03:34 AM
- Aayush Rathi and Akash Sheshadri and Ambika Tandon co-authored a research paper on 'Feminist Design Practices' which was published in a special issue of Apria, a peer-reviewed journal hosted at ArtEZ University. The special issue "Feminist by Design" highlights the work of the Feminist Internet Research Network and its contributions to building an equitable internet through design interventions.
- Rethinking Acquisition of Digital Devices by Law Enforcement Agencies — by Harikartik Ramesh — last modified May 02, 2022 09:27 AM
- This article has been selected as a part of The Right to Privacy and the Legality of Surveillance series organized in collaboration with the RGNUL Student Research Review (RSRR) Journal.
- Decoding India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) — by Vipul Kharbanda — last modified Apr 06, 2022 09:13 AM
- Comments to the draft Motor Vehicle Aggregators Scheme, 2021 — by Chiara Furtado, Aayush Rathi and Abhishek Sekharan — last modified Apr 01, 2022 03:25 PM
- This submission presents a response by researchers at the Centre for Internet and Society, India (CIS) to the draft Motor Vehicle Aggregators Scheme, 2021 published by the Transport Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, (hereafter “draft Scheme”).
- Personal Data Protection Bill must examine data collection practices that emerged during pandemic — by Shweta Mohandas and Anamika Kundu — last modified Mar 30, 2022 03:15 PM
- The PDP bill is speculated to be introduced during the winter session of the parliament soon. The PDP Bill in its current form provides wide-ranging exemptions which allow government agencies to process citizen’s data in order to fulfil its responsibilities. The bill could ensure that employers have some responsibility towards the data they collect from the employees.
- An Overview of Telecommunications Policy and Regulation Framework in India — by Abhishek Raj — last modified Mar 25, 2022 02:06 AM
- Abhishek Raj, a researcher at the Centre for Internet Society (CIS), has authored a document that provides an overview of the policy and regulatory environment surrounding telecommunications in India.
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