Draft:N. S. Nappinai

N. S. Nappinai is an advocate before the Supreme Court of India and author of “Technology Laws Decoded,” a comprehensive guide to cyber laws in India, published by LexisNexis in 2017. She contributed to Nani Palkivala’s festschrift publication “Essays and Reminiscences” edited by Arvind P. Datar titled “Rethinking Social Media – Through the Prism of Freedoms, Liberties & Victim Rights”, published by LexisNexis (2020). In 2022, Nappinai’s second book adapting a unique storytelling approach to highlight cybercrimes and remedies titled “CSassy Tales - Cybercrime Stories & the Law”, published by Oakbridge Publishing, was launched. Her articles titled “Electronic Evidence- The Great Indian Quagmire (2019) [3 SCC J41], “Cyber Crime Law in India: Has Law Kept Pace with Emerging Trends? - An Empirical Study” and “Dark Side of IoT” are widely cited and referenced.

Education and Career

N. S. Nappinai is an Indian advocate since 1991 with expertise in constitutional, criminal, intellectual property rights, and cyber laws. She completed her Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Madras in 1991 and LLM from the University of Pune. Nappinai holds a P.G. Certificate in Cyber Policy, Cyber Governance, and Cyber Security from Cranfield University, U.K..

Nappinai is Amicus Curiae before the Supreme Court in Re: Prajwala Letter dated 18.2.2015. Violent Videos & Recommendations (Suo motu Criminal W.P. 3/2015). She represented the State of Kerala in a seminal case on data protection during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Contributions to Education, Awareness and Capacity Building

Nappinai has trained judiciary, Government agencies, law enforcement and intelligence agencies, and armed forces for nearly two decades. She is visiting faculty at the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal and other State Judicial academies. She is on the editorial board of the Anthem Ethics of Personal Data Collection series of Anthem Press.

Cyber Saathi Foundation, a non–profit think-do organization that contributes to law and policy-making in digital domains was founded by Nappinai in 2020. Its activities include thorough submissions before the UNODC, spreading awareness of cyber threats, and contributing to the SDG Goals 2030 in general and gender equality in particular. She was named among the Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity in India and one of India’s Top 30 Blockchain Influencers.

REFERENCES:

1. “Technology Laws Decoded” - Book on Cyber Laws by N S Nappinai (https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Technology_Laws_Decoded.html?id=HFVGswEACAAJ&redir_esc=y)

2. Livelaw: Book launch: http://www.livelaw.in/book-launch-technology-laws-decoded-n-s-nappinai/

3. Book Review -India Law Journal (https://www.indialawjournal.org/technology-laws-decoded-by-n-s-nappinai.php);

4. Hindu BusinessLine Book Review by Mr. Gulshan Rai, former National Cyber Security Coordinator, India: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/books/ns-nappinai-technology-laws-decoded-review/article23349476.ece

5. Livelaw: Book Review: https://www.livelaw.in/book-reviews/remembering-nani-palkhivala-161844

6. Bar & Bench: Book Review: CSassy Tales – Cybercrime Stories & The Law: Book Review: https://www.barandbench.com/columns/book-review-csassy-tales-cybercrimes-the-law-by-ns-nappinai

7. CSassy Tales – Cybercrime Stories & The Law: Book Review: Hindu BusinessLine: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/books/csassy-tales-cybercrime-stories-and-the-law/article66170208.ece

8. CSassy Tales – Cybercrime Stories & The Law: Oakbridge Publishing: https://www.oakbridge.in/product/csassy-tales-cybercrime-stories-the-law/;

9. CSassy Tales – Cybercrime Stories & The Law: Book Launch, Delhi: Hon’ble Justice M. M. Sundresh, Judge, Supreme Court of India, Shri. R. Venkataramani, Attorney General of India, Lt. Gen. (Retd.,) Shri Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, National Security Council Secretariat, Ms. Nisha Narayan, COO & Director, RedFM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiTHzA94UwA

10. Delhi Judicial Academy: https://judicialacademy.nic.in/sites/default/files/index_2.pdf

11. Cyber Crime Law in India: Has Law Kept Pace with Emerging Trends? an Empirical Study. First published by the Journal of International Commercial Law and Technology (https://www.neliti.com/publications/28731/cyber-crime-law-in-india-has-law-kept-pace-with-emerging-trends-an-empirical-stu)

12. Nappinai, N. S. “Dark Side of IoT” Computer Law Review International, vol. 18, no. 2, 2017, pp. 39-45. https://doi.org/10.9785/cri-2017-0204 https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.9785/cri-2017-0204/html?lang=en

13. Re: Prajwala Letter dated 18.2.2015. Violent Videos & Recommendations (Suo motu Criminal W.P 3/2015): https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2015/6818/6818_2015_Order_23-Oct-2017.pdf

14. Liberty and Cyber Space - N S Nappinai (https://www.manthanindia.com/liberty-and-cyber-space-n-s-nappinai/);

15. India Foundation - Facebook Interview Series | Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRj89NygJTU;

16. Cyber Stalking: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberstalking_legislation

17. Re: Prajwala Letter dated 18.2.2015. Violent Videos & Recommendations: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-explore-shield-against-online-derogatory-remarks/articleshow/74089974.cms

18. Re: Prajwala Letter dated 18.2.2015. Violent Videos & Recommendations: https://worldprivacylaw.com/?p=403;

19. Balu Gopalakrishnan v. State of Kerala: https://globalfreedomofexpression.columbia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Balu-gopalakrishnan-v-State-of-kerala.pdf;

20. ‘Aadhaar 2.0- Ushering the Next Era of Digital Identity and Smart Governance’ (2021): https://uidai.gov.in/images/UIDAI_Annual_Report_21_22.pdf

21. Webinar on Cybercrimes impacting Railways: https://cr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1640772641027-9.%20Notice%2013.12.2021%20Webinar%20on%20Cybercrimes%20Impacting%20Railways%20on%2018%20December%202021%20at%2011.00%20Hrs..pdf

22. Legal protection, RBI directives and case studies related to loan apps and financial frauds: https://ciisummit.com/2022/agenda/

23. National Human Rights Commission: https://nhrc.nic.in/sites/default/files/Minutes%20of%20the%20CSAM%20Conference%20held%20on%202-3%20March%202023.pdf

24. 2nd National Conference on Cybercrime Investigation & Digital Forensics: Central Bureau of Investigation: https://cbi.gov.in/press-detail/NDg5Nw

25. National Judicial Academy: https://nja.gov.in/Concluded_Programmes/2022-23/P-1309%20Evaluation%20Report.pdf

26. National Judicial Academy: https://nja.gov.in/Concluded_Programmes/2022-23/P-1309%20Programme%20Report.pdf 27. National Judicial Academy: https://nja.gov.in/Concluded_Programmes/2021-22/P-1271%20RP.pdf

28. National Judicial Academy: https://nja.gov.in/All_NJA_Prog_Scheds(From-2003)/2021-22%20(Aug.%202021-May%202022)%20All%20Programmes%20Schedule.pdf

29. “Electronic Evidence: Collection, Appreciation and Preservation”- Refresher Course for CBI Courts – National Judicial Academy, Bhopal 2019; (https://nappinai.com/presentations/)

30. Anthem Press: https://anthempress.com/anthem-ethics-of-personal-data-collection; 31. Cyber Saathi Foundation: https://www.cybersaathi.org/founder-n-s-nappinai/

32. Report on the Information Technology Act 2000 as amended (I.T. Act) & the need for further amendments to the act July 30, 2019, authored by N S Nappinai (https://www.cybersaathi.org/report-on-the-information-technology-act-2000-as-amended-it-act-the-need-for-further-amendments-to-the-act-july-30-2019-authored-by-ms-n-s-nappinai/)

33. Privacy & Constitutional Law: Privacy Matters – Analysing the “Right to Privacy Bill”: https://cis-india.org/internet-governance/right-to-privacy-bill-conference

34. UNODC: Ad Hoc Committee Presentation: N. S. Nappinai: A Balancing Act: Human Rights and Criminalisation, Procedures & Law Enforcement: https://www.unodc.org/documents/Cybercrime/AdHocCommittee/Third_intersessional_consultation/Presentations/Panel_1_Nappinai_Cyber_Saathi_Foundation.pdf;

35. Chair’s Report of the Third Intersessional Consultation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes: https://www.unodc.org/documents/Cybercrime/AdHocCommittee/4th_Session/Documents/2226181E.pdf;

36. https://www.unodc.org/documents/Cybercrime/AdHocCommittee/Second_session/Documents/LoP_2nd_ISC_AHC.pdf 37. Cyber Saathi: Research papers & Reports: https://www.cybersaathi.org/research-papers-reports/.

38. BMW Foundation: https://twentythirty.com/article/gender-alliance-female-leaders-gender-gap

39. The 420.in: https://www.the420.in/cq-100-meet-indias-most-influential-cyber-warriors-top-cyber-experts/;

40. Fintech News: https://fintechnews.sg/47205/blockchain/indias-top-30-blockchain-influencers/;