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N. S. Nappinai is an Indian advocate specializing in constitutional, criminal, intellectual property rights, and cyber laws.[1] Admitted to the bar in 1991, she holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Madras and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Pune.[2] Nappinai further pursued a Postgraduate Certificate in Cyber Policy, Cyber Governance, and Cyber Security from Cranfield University, U.K..[3][4]

Career edit

Nappinai's legal career spans over three decades. She is an advocate before the Supreme Court of India and has expertise in various legal domains.[5] Her work has involved representing the State of Kerala in a significant data protection case during the COVID-19 lockdown.[6][7] Additionally, she served as Amicus Curiae before the Supreme Court in the matter of Prajwala Letter dated February 18, 2015 (Suo motu Criminal Writ Petition 3/2015) concerning violent videos and recommendations.[8][9]

Authorship edit

Nappinai has authored two books: "Technology Laws Decoded" (LexisNexis, 2017)[10][11][12] and "CSassy Tales: Cybercrime Stories & the Law" (Oakbridge Publishing, 2022).[13] As per Business Line, the former provides a comprehensive guide to cyber laws in India,[14] while the latter uses a storytelling approach to highlight cybercrimes and legal remedies.[15] Her articles, including "Electronic Evidence: The Great Indian Quagmire" (2019)”,[16] "Cyber Crime Law in India: Has Law Kept Pace with Emerging Trends? - An Empirical Study"[17] and "Dark Side of IoT"[18] have been cited in legal publications.

Contributions to Education and Awareness edit

Nappinai actively contributes to education and awareness in the field of cyber law. She has served as visiting faculty at the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal,[19] and other state judicial academies, training judiciary, government agencies,[20] law enforcement and intelligence agencies,[21][22] and armed forces personnel for nearly two decades. She is also on the editorial board of the Anthem Ethics of Personal Data Collection series of Anthem Press.[23]

Cyber Saathi Foundation edit

In 2020, Nappinai founded the Cyber Saathi Foundation,[24] a non–profit organization working on law and policy-making in the digital domain.[25] The foundation contributes to submissions before the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and raises awareness about cyber threats.[26] Its activities align with the SDG Goals 2030, particularly focusing on gender equality.[27]

Recognition edit

Nappinai has been recognized for her work in the field of cybersecurity. She was named among the Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity in India[28] and is considered one of India's Top 30 Blockchain Influencers.[29]

References edit

  1. ^ "Liberty and Cyber Space – N S Nappinai – Manthan India". Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. ^ "PERSONAL DETAILS". Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Draper Hills Fellows 2019 bios - FSI". Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  4. ^ IPCIDE Annual Conference 2024 State of India's Digital Economy (PDF) (Report). Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Supreme Court Designates 11 Women Lawyers As Senior Advocates, Highest Ever In One Go". 19 January 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  6. ^ Balu Gopalakrishnan v. State of Kerala, Text.
  7. ^ "'State govt should anonymise data, Sprinklr shall not breach confidentiality': Kerala HC". 24 April 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  8. ^ "SC: Explore shield against online derogatory remarks : India News - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Prajwala Letter Case – A step towards Intermediary Guidelines, 2021". 23 June 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  10. ^ Nappinai, N. S. (2017). Technology Laws Decoded. LexisNexis. ISBN 9789350359723. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  11. ^ "Book Launch: 'Technology Laws Decoded' by N S Nappinai". 21 March 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  12. ^ "India Law Journal". Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  13. ^ "[Book Review] CSassy Tales: Cybercrimes & The Law by NS Nappinai". 27 January 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Law and code - The Hindu BusinessLine". 25 March 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  15. ^ "CSassy Tales - Cybercrime Stories and the Law - The Hindu BusinessLine". 22 November 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  16. ^ "2019 SCC Vol. 3 March 28, 2019 Part 2 - SCC Times". 8 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Cyber Crime Law in India: Has Law Kept Pace with Emerging Trends? an Empirical Study - Neliti". Journal of International Commercial Law and TechnologyVol. 5, Issue 1(2010). Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  18. ^ Nappinai, N. S. (2017). "Dark Side of IoT". Computer Law Review International. 18 (2): 39. doi:10.9785/cri-2017-0204. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  19. ^ ORIENTATION COURSE FOR NEWLY ELEVATED HIGH COURT JUSTICES (PDF) (Report). 2022.
  20. ^ "Webinar On Cybercrimes Impacting Railways on 18 December 2021 at 11.00 Hrs" (PDF). Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  21. ^ "Central Bureau of Investigation" (Press release).
  22. ^ "Minutes of the National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) held on 2 to 3 March, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi" (PDF). Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  23. ^ "Anthem Ethics of Personal Data Collection - Series - Politics and International Relations". Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  24. ^ "Cyber Saathi Foundation". Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  25. ^ Panel_1_Nappinai_Cyber_Saathi_Foundation (PDF) (Report). Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  26. ^ "Artificial Intelligence & Liability Frameworks" (PDF). Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  27. ^ "TwentyThirty". Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  28. ^ "CQ100: Meet India's Most Influential Cyber Warriors - The420CyberNews". 13 January 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  29. ^ ">India's Top 30 Blockchain Influencers - Fintech Singapore". 20 January 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2023.