News Experts question legality, lack of safeguards if ECI implements a video analytics system at poll booths Serious concerns flow from the analytics-based profiling and monitoring of voters being considered by the Election Commission. Anushka JainFebruary 25, 2022
News Interview: TCIL Chairman talks about video analytics system to profile voters at poll booths Technological interventions in India's voting process have been on the rise since 2020, despite serious concerns. Anushka JainFebruary 25, 2022
News Samiran Gupta takes up the toughest job in Indian tech policy Gupta's new role comes with a controversial past that involves a standoff with the Indian government over free speech. Anushka JainFebruary 24, 2022
News MIB invokes emergency provisions under IT Rules to block ‘foreign-based’ content, apps These powers have been exercised once before to crack down on a "coordinated disinformation campaign from Pakistan". Anushka JainFebruary 22, 2022
News Delhi High Court wants to know if the UIDAI can help the police identify a murder suspect The UIDAI pushed back against the request in court, citing data sharing restrictions under the Aadhaar Act, 2016. Anushka JainFebruary 22, 2022
News NPCI to launch its real-time payments system in Nepal for the first time While NPCI's arrangements with other countries rely on cards and QR codes, Nepal is expected to get the whole package. Anushka JainFebruary 21, 2022
News MP Amar Patnaik on Non-Personal Data: Different DPAs would impede protection of citizens’ rights #NAMA In a wide-ranging interview, Patnaik answers several questions; starting with why NPD was included under the Data Protection Bill 2021. Anushka JainFebruary 19, 2022
News Election Commission wants a system that analyses voter behaviour at poll booths: Report The report suggests that these systems could be introduced for the 2024 LS polls, sparking a range of concerns. Anushka JainFebruary 17, 2022
News Certain healthcare workers to be prioritised for enrollment in ABDM database, NHA announces Employees in the health sector were also urged to self-register, although there's still little clarity on who all that includes. Anushka JainFebruary 17, 2022
News Twitter takes down BJP Karnataka’s tweets revealing details of minors protesting Hijab Ban The tweets drew sharp criticism for doxxing the students who have moved court against the ban. Anushka JainFebruary 16, 2022