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Zuckerberg backs stronger internet privacy
The Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg called for the governments to play a greater role in protecting internet privacy. He cited 4 areas namely New regulations to protect society from harmful content Election integrity People’s privacy Data portability He said that Facebook is creating an independent body for the people to appeal its decisions. Currently the ..
Topics: Computing • Digital media • Digital rights • Digital technology • Facebook • Human rights • Identity management • Internet privacy • Law • Mark Zuckerberg • Privacy • Terms of service
Right to be Forgotten : Indian Scenario
In the digital era of 21st century access to information is quick and procuring personal information of an individual is easier. This can give rise to various challenges which can compromise the privacy, security and dignity of an Individual. As a result the concept of Right to be forgotten has become more relevant. Right to ..
Topics: Human rights • Internet privacy • Privacy • Public records • Right to be forgotten • Social Issues
2018 Data Privacy Day (DPD) observed on January 28
The Data Privacy Day (DPD) is observed every year on January 28 to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices. It is an effort to empower people to protect their privacy, control their digital footprint and escalate the protection of privacy and data as everyone’s priority.
Topics: Data Privacy Day • Identity management • Information privacy • Internet privacy • Law • Privacy • Privacy International • Privacy Rights Clearinghouse • Social Issues • Terms of service
Right to Privacy Bill 2014 : Current Status
Currently, the Right to Privacy in midst of drafting. The first such draft came in 2011 and the current bill is Right to Privacy Bill 2014. This bill recognizes the Right to Privacy as a part of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The objective of this bill would be to protect individuals against misuse ..
Topics: Human rights • Identity management • Information governance • Internet privacy • Law • Privacy • Privacy law • Right to Life • Right to Privacy
Media Trial and Right to Privacy
The media trial has been alleged to violate the Fundamental Right secured by Article 21 (right to life and liberty) of an individual. The argument supporting this says that during media trial, not only the suspects and accused but also the victims suffer from excessive publicity and invasion of their privacy rights. When the media ..
Topics: Current Affairs – May, 2013 • Human rights • Identity management • Internet privacy • Law • Media Trial • Privacy • Privacy policy • Right to Privacy • Terms of service