Apar GuptaHis stated vision for the platform includes advancing free speech, reducing political tribalism. But it will require patience for nuance and experienced staff to apply the principles of free expression which, in many instances, are complex determinations.
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Why draft data accessibility policy is dangerous
The government may very soon start selling your data based on a proposed policy released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), titled “Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy 2022”. The policy aims to “radically transform India’s ability to harness public sector data”. If passed, it would govern, “all data and information created/generated/collected/archived by the Government of India” as much as, “State Governments [who] will also be free to adopt the provisions of the policy”. The twin purpose to which this data will be put to will be government-to-government sharing and high value datasets for valuation and licensing. There are three clear reasons why this policy deserves a recall by the Union government.
Understanding the Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022
The story so far: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) on February 21, 2022 released a policy proposal titled as, “Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022”. The policy aims to, “radically transform India’s ability to harness public sector data”. The proposals of the Draft Data Accessibility Policy has been in the spotlight for permitting the licensing and sale of public data by the Government to the private sector.
The caravan rolls on
Tiptoeing around the privacy line
Consumer expectations for online companies to price their services for?free? have never receded since the time we first signed up for our Hotmail email accounts. Though some companies do tie in more premium or advanced services at an upfront price, the vast majority of online service providers support their services by a revenue model relying on advertisements. The great big leap in this model was the introduction of contextual advertising, where our personal data is used to match our consumer preferences against advertisements.