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Virtual Stakeholder Discussion: Tackling Misinformation in Post COVID-19 Era

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified our reliance on information sharing, especially concerning health-related matters. However, the widespread dissemination of misinformation poses severe risks, particularly during a global health crisis. This consultation aimed to gather diverse perspectives on the rapid spread of misinformation and potential countermeasures. During the panel discussion, experts delved into the implications of […]

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DATA GOVERNANCE POLICIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON STARTUPS

On August 28, 2020, The Dialogue held a stakeholder consultation to discuss ‘Data Governance Policies and their Impact on Startups’. The consultation was held on Microsoft Teams from 5 PM to 6:30 PM. A range of participants from organizations such as, KartaKonnect, Mapmygenome, Factumlegal, Bluesky Analytics, Swiggy and The Datavist were present at the event.

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STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION ON THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2019

The Dialogue organized a stakeholder consultation on The Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 in partnership with Priti Suri Associates on March 7th, 2020. The event was held at The Raintree Hotel, St. Mary’s Road Chennai. The discussion at the event was aimed at analysing the Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 and voicing the various implementational

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Critical Areas of Response to the Imposition ofEqualisation Levy on E-Commerce Operators UnderFinance Act, 2020

India, with over half a billion internet users, is witnessing remarkable digital growth, poised to revolutionize various sectors of its economy. This transformation is expected to generate substantial economic value. The digital sector, including e-commerce, is experiencing rapid expansion, contributing significantly to GDP. However, the introduction of an expanded 2% equalization levy on e-commerce businesses

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Response to India’s Strategy for National Open Digital Ecosystems (NODE) Whitepaper

The global Open Data Movement seeks to harness the potential of big data, traditionally the domain of the private sector, and utilize it to simplify daily tasks for citizens, such as payments and accessing public services. It also aims to inform public policy with data-driven insights. We express gratitude to the Ministry of Electronics and

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STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION ON THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL 2019: THE DIALOGUE AND PSA

The Dialogue and PSA organized a stakeholder consultation on The Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 on January 10, 2020, at the Regency IV and V, The Lalit, New Delhi. The introduction of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) has initiated a global shift in data privacy laws. In the KS Puttuswamy v. Union of

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Virtual Stakeholder ConsultationNon-Personal Data GovernanceFramework

There were five panels that were thematically arranged for deeper discussions on the challenges within the report. The first session was on “Definition of NPD and key roles in the NPD ecosystem”. This session went into the definitions envisaged in the report. The panelists also dove into issues pertaining to the key roles defined in

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Industrial Revolution 4.0 and the Impact on Information Technology Service Sector

This report examines the impact of Industrial Revolution 4.0 on the IT/IT-es sector in India, utilizing qualitative research methods, including document analysis and interviews. It identifies key stakeholders, contextualizes the sector’s work, and relates it to the factors driving change. The report discusses labor law reforms in India, emphasizing their potential shortcomings in addressing the

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COVID-19 RELIEF OPS IN DISTRICT GURUGRAM, HARYANA AN INTEGRATED APPROACH*

This is a work in progress. This model was evolved as the COVID-19 21-day lockdown was announced. This work could not have been possible without the support and leadership from the Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram and his team, the SDM, Badshahpur, the Commissioner of Police, Gurugram and DCP (East & Traffic), Gurugram, the Civil Defence Volunteers,

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Data Localisation in a Globalised World: An Indian Perspective

India is ushering into a crucial juncture more than seventy years after independence. The country is taking important strides towards emerging as a middle-income economy, provide jobs to millions of people, take global leadership on issues of geopolitical importance and stake claim for a growing superpower. In all of this, data and technology will play

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