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Cyber Society of India [CySi]

..Of the Netizens, By the Netizens and For the Netizens

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Who Are Netizens?

Those who use Computers and Network Communications for their day to day activities.

– Communicating through e-mails,chatting, Message Boards– Accessing News and Information through Websites– Providing and Using E-Governance Services– Providing and using E-Shopping, E-Education, E-Banking

Services etc

Includes Business Entities and Government using Cyber Resources for their activities.

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Mission of CySi

The Chief Mission of CySi would be– “ Progress and Development of the Netizen’s World to bring

Prosperity For Both the Netizens and Non Netizens” The target includes the common man, the Business and the

Government Focus of activity will be Netizens.

– It is however recognized that those who do not use Computers will still be affected by the policies and functioning of the Net Centric world to which the current world is transforming, and hence CySi will work for the progress and prosperity of the Non Netizens also through the activities in the Netizen’s world.

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Vision..1

Netizen's World to be the driving force in leading India to the top echelons of Global Economic Power

Economic Power has traditionally been determined with

– Money Power– Military Power

We need to change the equation with a superior– Technology Power

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Vision..2

The traditional physical world is built on the principles of physical boundaries, further divided with religion, caste, creed, sex etc.

The Netizen's World was born as a society without these boundaries.

– Though it is unlikely to remain so for long. Since Regulation is Essential to Development, there

is a need for – Self Regulation by the Society– Development Oriented Regulation

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Vision..3

Netizen's World has achieved a lot– But Needs to achieve Even More

There is still need to work for bringing more Netizen Centric Services both in Business and in E-Governance

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Why Prosperity for Netizens is the Key?

E-Economy is an important element of overall economic development

– A Vibrant E-Economy leads to a prosperous Non E-Economy and together a prosperous Digital Economy

Strategically, E-Economy may be a faster means of growth for India

Ultimately Every Citizen will be a Netizen directly or indirectly

– Prosperity for the Netizens therefore means Prosperity for All.

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The Emerging Need

Conceptually, Digital Economy in India became visible around 1997 with the Internet becoming available to public

Legally, Digital Economy became a reality in India in 2000 with the passage of ITA-2000 digital contracts possible

The Recasting of the Global I-Governance system with the ICANN giving way to a new system under WSIS is on the horizon.

– If India has to remain in the map of the Digital World, a focused approach to the needs of Netizen's World is essential

Ten Point Agenda of the MCIT has recognized this need and adopted “Cyber Connectivity For All” as one of its objectives.

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The Open Space

So far, Nasscom, MAIT and Computer Society of India have been addressing the issues regarding the Computer Industry..both Software and Hardware

CII, ASSOCHAM,FICCI were born with different perspectives

– The Concept of Netizen however is a recent development– Though there is an attempt to address the issues

concerning IT industry as part of the activities of these associations, a Distinct Focus with a separate entity could be a better way of doing things

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Cyber Society of India[CySi]

Is dedicated to address the requirements of the Netizen's World in harmony with the Physical World

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The Origin

Registered as a Society under the Tamil Nadu Registration of Societies Act 1975 – Chairman : T.Theethan..Accountant General

(Audit) Tamil Nadu– Vice Chairmen: R.Ramamurthy-Member National

Council CII, and J.Ranganathan, India Representative, UN Habitat

– Secretary: Naavi, Founder www.naavi.org and Cyber Law College

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Supporting Founder Members

K.Srinivasan, Founder Prime Point Foundation

R.Rajalakshmi, Director, STPI A.Mohan, DDG, NIC G.Kalyan Kumar, ED, bRisk Services Osman Abdul Razak, Hamosons Group

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Objectives

Foundation LevelEducation,Employment,Entrepreneurship

Regulatory LevelPolicy making and E-Governance

Participatory LevelServices

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The Road Map

Device and Implement Strategies to – Promote and – Protect,

“The inhabitants” of the emerging Digital Society who are the “Netizens”

Education of the Netizens– What the Netizen's World offers in terms of opportunities– How to harness the opportunities– How to avoid the pitfalls

Represent Netizen’s Interests like a “Consumer Organization” where the “Netizen” is the Consumer of the services of the Digital World

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Road Map..2

Employment Generation– Development of a system for gainful employment

in the Digital World Develop avenues for Internet based employment Consolidation of distributed resources

– By building a trusted infrastructure where people can render services and get paid without

being cheated Where Netpreneurs can share confidential data with

persons whom they never see except in virtual avatars.

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Road Map..3

Participation in Regulatory Process– Contribute to the development of regulation with a

high degree of self regulation and Compliance

Avoid Regulations that breed discontent– Which eventually lead to Cyber Naxalism

Requires appreciation of Why and How of Cyber Regulations

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Road Map..4

Making Available of Critical Services to Netizens– Affordable and Secure Payment System– Affordable and law compliant Digital Identity

Management System– Affordable online grievance handling mechanism

for Netizens….etc

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Road Map..5

Net Result: Prosperity for the Netizens,

Netpreneurs and the Society at large.

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Specific Activities

Setting up an “Institute of Cyber Law and Cyber Security” as an apex learning center for all aspects of Cyber Regulation including Cyber Laws, I-Governance, E-Governance and Cyber Security including Technical Security, Assurance Services etc

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Specific Activities..2

Development of a “Virtual Campus” for students who will be entering the employment market in the coming years and providing a scope for their development and absorption by the Netizen's World

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Specific Activities..3

Development of a “Netpreneur Development Programme” that assists both the e-business entities and the e-employment seekers by creating a “Trusted E-work Environment”

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Specific Activities..4

Provision of Training and Workshops to the public – Through a battery of Constituent Members

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Specific Activities..5

Development of CySi Journal– A means of expression for the CySi Members

A Seminar on “Data Protection Act and its Impact on BPOs”– To generate a document for presentation to the GOI and enable

them to go ahead with the proposed legislation. A Seminar on the “Role of Intermediaries in Cyber Society

Regulation”– To discuss the role of ISPs, Service Portals and Cyber Cafes in

Cyber Law implementation A Seminar on “I-Governance through WSIS and its Impact on

the Society”– To Discuss WSIS and develop a plan of action for the country

before the Tunisia conference in 2005

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Specific Activities in the pipeline

Provision of Required Netizen Services– Through Constituent members

Certain Commercially viable and Socially relevant projects with participative opportunities have been identified for focused development

– Ceac4india..Cyber Evidence Archival Service– Verify4lookalikes..Domain Name Dispute Resolution

Service– Cyber Arbitration Center– Citizen’s ID project for the MHD– Digital Stamps Project for Maharashtra Government etc

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Tasks on Hand

Setting up of a Secretariat for CySi in Chennai with – an administrative office – a hall where monthly meetings of members and

classes can be conducted– A small library

Opening of Chapters in other parts of the country and abroad

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Tasks on Hand..2

Expansion of Website to include envisaged services

Development of an administrative structure for the Society necessary for sustained quality attention

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Thank You

Contact:

www.cybersocietyofindia.orgcysi@naavi.org98410-30123 (Secretary)

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Ten Point Agenda of MIT-26/05/04

1. Cyber Connectivity to every citizen.

2. Expeditious implementation of a National E-governance Plan.

3. Providing broadband connectivity to all, at the most reasonable prices

4. Next Generation Mobile Wireless Technologies ..4G Technology

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Ten Point Agenda..contd

5. a) Connecting all ISPs in India to a national internet exchange in order to achieve efficient internet traffic routing, cost reduction and improve the quality of service for the internet users in India. And

b) significant improvement in Indian Internet Domain Name with a greater market focus to proliferate the internet

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Ten Point Agenda..contd

6. Migration to New Internet Protocol IPv6

7. Promoting the use of Digital Signatures in the financial sector, judiciary and education

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Ten Point Agenda..contd

8. Media Asia Lab ProgrammeI. Providing seamless communication connectivity to rural

areas and promoting value-added services and micro enterprises

II. Extend quality healthcare services to remote areas using the technologies of telemedicine and internet access

III. Use Information and Communication Technology tools to improve literacy through distance education

IV. Promote development and availability of low-cost PCs and communication access devices to increase internet penetration 10-fold in a few years

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Ten Point Agenda..contd

9. Accelerating dialogue with State Governments, linguists, R&D labs and Industry for increased deployment of language computing solutions in Government, industry and the society at large,

10. Making India the world's hub for outsourcing skilled manpower in the IT sector. ..Back to Slide 8

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WSIS

An Information Society for All

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WSIS..World Summit on Information Society

December 10-12 2003 – First WSIS held in Geneva– Adopted Declaration of Principles for Governance

of Internet Society– A Body of the UNO with representation by UN

members– Next Summit in Tunisia in November 2005

Formal transfer of I-Governance to the UN body?

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Declared of Principles of WSIS

Common Vision..Article 17– We recognize that building an inclusive Information

Society requires new forms of solidarity, partnership and cooperation among governments and other stakeholders, i.e. the private sector, civil society and international organizations. Realizing that the ambitious goal of this Declaration—bridging the digital divide and ensuring harmonious, fair and equitable development for all—will require strong commitment by all stakeholders, we call for digital solidarity, both at national and international levels.

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Declared of Principles of WSIS..2

to ensure that everyone can benefit from the opportunities that ICTs can offer

Building a people-centred Information Society is a joint effort which requires cooperation and partnership among all stakeholders.

To achieve a sustainable development of the Information Society, national capability in ICT research and development should be enhanced

Strengthening the trust framework, including information security and network security, authentication, privacy and consumer protection,

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Action Plan..Some Points

Encourage the development of best practices for e-workers and e-employers built, at the national level, on principles of fairness and gender equality, respecting all relevant international norms

Government policies should favour assistance to, and growth of SMMEs, in the ICT industry, as well as their entry into e-business, to stimulate economic growth and job creation as an element of a strategy for poverty reduction through wealth creation.

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Action Plan..Some Points..2

Governments, in cooperation with other stakeholders, should create programmes for capacity building with an emphasis on creating a critical mass of qualified and skilled ICT professionals and experts

Governments, in cooperation with the private sector, should prevent, detect and respond to cyber-crime and misuse of ICTs by: developing guidelines that take into account ongoing efforts in these areas; considering legislation that allows for effective investigation and prosecution of misuse; promoting effective mutual assistance efforts; strengthening institutional support at the international level for preventing, detecting and recovering from such incidents; and encouraging education and raising awareness.

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Action Plan..Some Points..3

Encourage the domestic assessment of national law with a view to overcoming any obstacles to the effective use of electronic documents and transactions including electronic means of authentication.

Further strengthen the trust and security framework with complementary and mutually reinforcing initiatives in the fields of security in the use of ICTs, with initiatives or guidelines with respect to rights to privacy, data and consumer protection ..etc