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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.