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How do Big Data analytics work?

March 24, 2023

Big Data can help societies better assess future needs. For example, by predicting birth rates early, authorities can better plan how much teaching staff will be needed in the future.

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SHIFT | DataProtection

When will India get its data protection act?

When will India get its data protection act?

India has been waiting for data protection laws for a long time. Privacy advocates want to know how authorities are currently collecting and processing data about the population.
Digital WorldMarch 24, 202301:45 min
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India: How privacy advocates are fighting surveillance

India: How privacy advocates are fighting surveillance

In Hyderabad, India, authorities are using facial recognition cameras to build a widespread surveillance network. Citizens targeted by police don't know where their data is being shared. They are fighting back.
Digital WorldMarch 24, 202301:57 min
SHIFT | SmartCity

Smart city Hyderabad: A model for the whole of India?

Smart city Hyderabad: A model for the whole of India?

With more than 10,000 installed cameras, Hyderabad is considered one of the most heavily surveilled cities in India. How are authorities striking the balance between using the data and protecting privacy?
Digital WorldMarch 24, 202302:14 min
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