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Psychological effects of data breaches include insomnia, social anxiety, depression etc. If right to privacy isn’t protected, there can be dangers to democracy.

There is global recognition that new technology and ever-evolving cyberspaces recreate societal problems which have historically affected women, children and people of marginalized groups. Therefore, in this article we emphasis that the discourse on data and privacy should be understood through the lens of gender.

The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, will have significant economic and commercial impact on Indian business, technology startups and the outsourcing industry. From demanding access to placing restrictions on data flows, in this article we emphasis the Bill needs some work as the joint parliamentary committee analyses the draft.

In order to achieve a balance between security and privacy, there is a need for a robust and exhaustive provision which maintains synergy between the state and its citizens. Surveillance for legitimate state purposes are welcomed but the scope of its misuse are deeply discouraged. Therefore, the government should come up with an exhaustive list… Continue reading Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 And Surveillance: Balancing Security And Privacy

In the past few decades, the increasingly interconnected nature of the global economy has seen the rise of multinational corporations and brought international regulatory systems into closer interaction with each other. With this increase in global commerce, the world has also witnessed a significant spike in cross-border crimes, prime among which are money laundering and… Continue reading The Role Of Cross-Border Data Flows In Countering Terror Financing

The need of the hour is for progressive policy that aims to uplift the technology startups that are thriving in India, and create a conducive environment for their growth. Regulatory certainty, reduced compliance burden and increased interoperability will push the interests of the domestic ecosystem forward.

For better citizen engagement and collaboration, the Government must strive to build trustworthy, transparent, and accessible models that enable the citizen to place their trust – and thereby their data in the hands of the Government

With the all-pervasive reach of social media, how our data is stored and protected will define the privacy landscape in India for the foreseeable future. In this video, we discuss the threats and opportunities data presents and provide solutions.

The JPC has a daunting task ahead, balancing the needs of State security against individual privacy. Giving entry to security agencies will compromise the encryption grid and data of millions. The State must collaborate with tech giants to use the meta-data more meaningfully and meet other requirements without breaking the encryption.

Aimed at creating a digital health ecosystem, the draft health data-management policy has raised several privacy and data protection questions. Stakeholders believe the draft policy can be misused for surveillance purposes and for sensitive personal information for manipulation in addition to overt coercion.

This article emphasises building a system that prioritises transparency and holds data fiduciaries accountable. It suggests that citizens must actively engage with the Draft Health Data Management Policy, considering how it will govern a crucial and deeply personal part of our lives.

In collaboration with the Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University Delhi, the Dialogue organised a technology policy roundtable titled “DPA and its Independence: Global Bridge to High Standards of Data Protection” on February 18th, 2020.

In collaboration with the Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University Delhi, the Dialogue organised a technology policy roundtable titled “DPA and its Independence: Global Bridge to High Standards of Data Protection” on February 18th, 2020.

In collaboration with the Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University Delhi, the Dialogue organised a technology policy roundtable titled “DPA and its Independence: Global Bridge to High Standards of Data Protection” on February 18th, 2020.

This report is a unique effort by The Dialogue to understand the startup ecosystem with respect to personal data protection in India.

As the JPC nears completion of the report and with the new PDP Bill expected to be finalised soon, Kazim Rizvi puts forth his expectations and suggestions towards a more progressive data protection ecosystem.