News CAIT proposes setting up a unified cyber regulator to look into e-commerce issues The traders' body reiterated that malpractices by foreign-funded companies are still a cause for concern. Aihik SurMarch 1, 2022
News Regulating non-personal data: Is there a need for an overarching policy? #NAMA A panel of speakers discuss the best regulatory approach while identifying what needs to be patched going forward. Aihik SurFebruary 28, 2022
News Regulating non-personal data: How the free flow of data makes anonymisation harder #NAMA Panelists at a MediaNama event discuss the risks behind processing non-personal data from technical and legal standpoints. Aihik SurFebruary 28, 2022
News Education Ministry looks to integrate National Academic Depository with Aadhaar for ‘verification’ purposes Bank and Aadhaar details of faculty members may also be subjected to authentication via a common portal. Aihik SurFebruary 22, 2022
News Exclusive: Indian government looks for solution to bypass and trace those using VPNs While this appears to be targeted at cybercriminals, it could affect a great number of Indians who use VPNs frequently. Aihik SurFebruary 19, 2022
News Exclusive: MIB looks for AI/ML solutions for flagging ‘false information’ on Indian government The ministry has also singled out digital news publishers for automated detection, in its latest blow to press freedom. Aihik SurFebruary 18, 2022
News In a first, the UK’s NHS takes up algorithmic impact assessments to uncover potential risks The process looks to address and eradicate algorithm bias before granting AI systems access to troves of medical records. Aihik SurFebruary 17, 2022
News Texas files lawsuit against Facebook’s parent Meta for unlawful facial recognition practices While there appears to be fierce pushback against the use of facial recognition abroad, India stands in contrast. Aihik SurFebruary 17, 2022
News What goes on behind drone flight tests necessary for certification under Drone Rules 2021? For a drone to get certified, it has to undergo a rigorous flight test, on-site testing, lab testing, and more. Aihik SurFebruary 16, 2022
News Election Commission requests takedown of BJP leader’s tweets promoting religious disharmony Tweets from opposition parties were also listed for takedown, citing poll-related violations. Aihik SurFebruary 15, 2022