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Dutch court rules out Netherlands’ System Risk Indicator
The identification mechanism called SyRI (System Risk Indicator) of the Netherlands was ruled out by a Dutch court, citing reasons of data privacy and human rights concerns. The...
Data Protection bill approved by the cabinet
The Cabinet on December 4, 2019 approved Data Protection bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha. The bill lays down legal framework to preserve sanctity in data sharing....
Government lists Personal Data Protection Bill ahead of winter session
The Personal Data Protection Bill is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament in Winter Session starting from 18 Nov. The bill deals with handling and processing of consumer...Kerala high court rules that right to access Internet is part of fundamental Right to Education (RTE) & Right to Privacy
The Kerala High Court has recently ruled that the right to have access to the Internet is part of the fundamental Right to Education (RTE) & also the...Mandatory Voice Samples does not violate Privacy
In the case of Ritesh Sinha v/s state of Uttar Pradesh and others, the Supreme Court has ruled that compelling for a voice sample was not a violation of...Brad Smith authors book “Tools and Weapons: The Promise and The Peril of Digital Age”
The book “Tools and Weapons: The Promise and The Peril of the Digital Age” has been co-authored by Microsoft President Brad Smith & Carol Ann Browne, and will...Automated Facial Recognition
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released a Request for Proposal for an Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS) to be used by police officers across the country....Swiss National Bank – Annual Banking Statistics: Relevant Points
The annual banking statistics released by the Swiss National Bank makes the following observations: The UK has retained its top position in terms of money parked by its citizens and...
DNA Regulation Bill
The government has cleared the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill for introduction in parliament. Features of the Bill The Bill provides for a regulatory framework for...
Internet Trends Report 2019
Internet Trends Report 2019 compiled by Mary Meeker, an influential figure in the industry makes the following observations: The growth in the number of internet users is tapering...
WHO Guidelines on Use of Digital Health Technology
World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new recommendations on 10 ways through which countries can use digital health technology which is accessible via mobile phones, tablets and computers...
