About Us
Centre for Policy Research on Cyberspace is a global think thank with a research team focusing on the global policy issues related to Cyberspace.
The Centre is a non-profit, independent and non-partisan think tank established for suggesting best practices and public policy solutions for optimal governance and regulation of cyberspace. Additionally, it spreads general awareness about the important trends and developments in cyberspace and the underlying implications.
Our Activities
In pursuit of these objectives, We engage in diverse activities
Conducting Research and Publishing papers on important issues concerning cyberspace
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Suggesting public policies to address the above issues
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Disseminating balanced information on cyber issues
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Initiating public debate on important cyber issues
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Organising seminars, training sessions and conferences on cyber issues
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Areas of Focus
The Centre’s primarily focuses on technology and cyberspace related issues as well as their impact on society, such as
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Social Media
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Cyber security and sovereignty
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AI/ML
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Free Speech in cyberspace
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E-commerce, mobile commerce and taxation
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Net Neutrality – its consequences and implications
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Monopolies and trade restrictive practices in cyberspace etc.
It also organizes seminars, discussions, lectures and other events to spread awareness about cyberspace issues among the public and policy-making bodies by presenting a non-partisan and balanced view of the various perceptions and viewpoints involved.
Leadership
The Centre is spearheaded by Dr. Gopal Saxena, an expert in the cyberspace law. He holds a PhD on the subject from the National Law School of India University Bangalore. He is a graduate of IIT Delhi (Electrical Engineering) and MBA from IMD Lausanne, Switzerland. He has published a number of research papers in journals and publications of repute. He has been invited to give talks and lectures at various events and his articles have been featured in prominent newspapers of India including the Times of India and Deccan Herald.
The Centre is also supported by research fellows and experts in the different fields of cyberspace governance.