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A Guide to Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 Compliance - Privacy Policy: by Shweta Mohandas — published Sep 17, 2021
Located in Internet Governance
Comments to Telecommunications Bill 2023: by Shweta Mohandas — published Dec 31, 2020 — last modified Jan 06, 2024 01:18 AM
Located in Telecom / Files
Health Data Management Policies - Differences Between the EU and India: by Shweta Mohandas — published Jul 10, 2023 — filed under: Health Management, Privacy, Internet Governance, Covid19, Digitisation
Through this issue brief we would like to highlight the differences in approaches to health data management taken by the EU and India, and look at possible recommendations for India, in creating a privacy preserving health data management policy.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
In India, Privacy Policies of Fintech Companies Pay Lip Service to User Rights: by Shweta Mohandas — published Jul 31, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
A study of the privacy policies of 48 fintech companies that operate in India shows that none comply with even the basic requirements of the IT Rules, 2011.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Making Voices Heard: by Shweta Mohandas — published Jun 27, 2022 — filed under: Voice User Interface, Privacy, Accessibility, Internet Governance, Research, Featured, Homepage
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.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Making Voices Heard: Privacy, Inclusivity, and Accessibility of Voice Interfaces in India: by Shweta Mohandas — published Dec 05, 2019 — last modified Dec 18, 2019 12:10 PM — filed under: Voice User Interface, Language, Privacy, Accessibility, Research, Voice Assisted Interface, Featured, Researchers at Work, Making Voices Heard
We believe that voice interfaces have the potential to democratise the use of internet by addressing barriers such as accessibility concerns, lack of abilities of reading and writing on digital text interfaces, and lack of options for people to interact with digital devices in their own languages. Through the Making Voice Heard Project supported by Mozilla Corporation, we will examine the current landscape of voice interfaces in India.
Located in RAW
WIPO SCCR 43: Notes from Day 1: by Shweta Mohandas — published Apr 28, 2023 — filed under: Broadcast Treaty, Broadcasting, Limitations & Exceptions, Access to Knowledge
Member states delivered opening statements and deliberated on the progress, substantive provisions, and method of work on the draft broadcasting treaty text. This blog post summarises positions and contentions that supported: 1)The need for balance between rights of broadcasters and that of users and researchers 2) Questions around fixation and signal piracy 3) Need for consensus and towards a diplomatic conference
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
WIPO SCCR 43: Notes from Day 2: by Shweta Mohandas — published Apr 27, 2023 — last modified Apr 28, 2023 12:22 PM — filed under: Broadcast Treaty, Broadcasting, Limitations & Exceptions, Access to Knowledge
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
WIPO SCCR 43: Notes from Day 3: by Shweta Mohandas — published Apr 28, 2023 — filed under: Broadcast Treaty, Broadcasting, Limitations & Exceptions, Access to Knowledge
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs

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