China’s ‘surveillance creep’: How big data COVID-19 monitoring could be used to control people post-pandemic

A more robust system was constructed to collect and monitor big data related to pandemic control

The Taliban reportedly have control of US biometric devices: A lesson in life-and-death consequences of data privacy

Many Afghans fear that the identity documents and databases storing personally identifiable data could be transformed into death warrants in the …

The next phase of the internet is coming: Here’s what you need to know about Web3

Web3 is envisioned to be a “decentralized web ecosystem,” empowering users to bypass internet gatekeepers and retain ownership of …

Farm to Facebook: India’s catch-up evolution in techno-policy landscape

India needs to work out problems in old policies and develop new ones that ensure a rapid tectonic shift in India’s technological future

Only 11% low-income countries make their data open: World Bank report

Gaps in data on women and girls particularly severe; countries do not invest enough in public intent data systems, the report said

Disha Ravi arrest: Role of Google, tech companies under cloud

There are also concerns over government’s use of ‘back-door means’ to quell dissent 

UNESCO bats for more AI in Indian education; Will it work?

UN body recommends ethical, responsible use of artificial intelligence for quality education, experts point to digtal divide

Privacy concerns, no consultation: Farmer and digital rights groups write to Centre on AgriStack

The current framework is not in the best interests of the farmers, says letter

New data protection law dilutes RTI, will impact marginalised and poor: Experts

May become difficult to hold the government accountable