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Pavan Duggal President at Cyberlaws.Net, Panel Member at Permanent Monitoring Panel for Information Security, Chairman, International Commission on Cyber Security Law Summary

Practicing as an advocate, Supreme Court of India, for over 2 decades, Pavan Duggal has made an immense impact in the unfolding fields of Cyberlaw and laws related to E-Commerce. His never-ending effort in the above mentioned fields have earned him the reputation of an expert in the fields, both in the National and in the International domain.

His good name in the legal world, both at national and international level, has yielded into numerous empanelments as a legal consultant for various national and international organizations.

He has been closely associated with various organs of the United Nations such as UNESCO, UNDP, UNICEF, etc. He is also associated with the Council of Europe and has been invited, as a speaker, to the IGF summits regularly. He was also the first person from Asia-Pacific who brought to light the need to address the issue of cyber terrorism at the AMIC Conference at Perth, Australia in 2002. He has been the Legal and Policy Consultant of Internet Mark 2 Project which is examining the next level of Internet. He has been invited to be an associated fellow of the Centre for Asia Pacific Technology Law and Policy (CAPTEL) at Singapore. Pavan is a member of Asian Domain Names Dispute Resolution Center at Hong Kong. Pavan Duggal is the President of Cyberlaw Asia, Asia’s first organization committed to the passing of dynamic Cyber laws in the Asian continent. He has been associated with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Government of India,on legal issues related to Cyberlaw and Electronic Governance. He is a member of Advisory Committee on E-Governance in Karnataka constituted by the Government of Karnataka.

Mr. Duggal has been closely associated with The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and FICCI. Pavan is a member of Information Forensic Working Group on e-Information Systems, Security and Audit Association.

Specialties: An internationally renowned expert and authority on Cyberlaw, Pavan has the credit of having done pioneering work in the field of Convergence Law. He is also doing work in the field of Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology, Information Security law and Business Process Outsourcing Law in India.

Experience

Guest Faculty at National Judicial Academy, Bhopal January 2013 - Present

Pavan Duggal has been the Guest Faculty at India's premier judicial training institution being the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal in various of its programs, seminars and conferences. National Judicial Academy has the legal mandate of strengthening the administration of justice through judicial education, research and policy mandate. The guiding philosophy of the National Judicial Academy is the vision of justice of the Constitution of India. The goal of the National Judicial Academy is that judicial education must enhance timely justice through delay and arrears reduction; and enhancing the quality and responsiveness of justice.

President at Cyberlaws.Net 1998 - Present (20 years)

Cyberlaws.net is the first Cyberlaw Consultancy. It is Internet's unique consultancy dedicated exclusively towards Cyberlaws - The laws of the Internet, Cyberspace and World Wide Web. The Cyberlaw Consultancy addresses all Cyberlaw needs and problems.

PRESIDENT at PAVAN DUGGAL ASSOCIATES January 1998 - Present (20years)

I head my law firm Pavan Duggal Associates, which is based in Delhi. Our practice is divided into the following major areas:- 1. Cyberlaw 2. Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology 3. Business Process Outsourcing and Information Technology Enabled Services 4. Information Security 5. Commercial Practices and Other Allied Spheres

Advocate, Supreme Court of India at Supreme Court of India October 1988 - Present (30 years)

Pavan Duggal has been practising as an Advocate, in the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court since 1988

Panel Member at Permanent Monitoring Panel for Information Security-World Federation of Scientists

August 2013 - Present (4 years)

Working on the legal, policy and regulatory issues concerning Information Security

Chief Guest at Jaipuria Institute of Management March 2016 - March 2016 (1 month)

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Third IT-Operations Conclave on “Cloud Computing: Emerging Business Operations and Sustainability” being held at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida on 12th March, 2016. During his address, Pavan Duggal highlighted the legal and policy issues that cloudcomputing is bringing forward and the legal mechanisms and methodologies adopted by national legislations to deal with cloud computing legal challenges. He further highlighted, the significance of cloud computing in the context of mobile ecosystem and electronic governance activities. Through various case studies, he further highlighted the legal aspects concerning the adoption and usage of cloud computing and the potential future adoption of cloud computing. He further highlighted #cyberlaw challenges that the combination of cloud computing and the Internet of Things are likely to put forward before global lawmakers and policy experts in the coming times. He stressed on the national approaches adopted by the Indian national laws impacting cloud computing and further highlighted the need for coming up with crystal clear legal and policy frameworks impacting cloud computing for all stakeholders.

Chief Guest at Symbiosis Law School March 2016 - March 2016 (1 month)

Pavan Duggal was invited as the Chief Guest at the Capsule Course on Legal Control of Emerging Concerns in Cyber Space organized by the Symbiosis Law School, Pune on 26th March, 2016. Pavan Duggal spoke on the emerging challenges of cyber legal perspectives and elaborated on various challenges thrown up by emerging technologies to cyber legal frameworks across the world. He further highlighted the potential areas that are likely to be replicated in cyber legislations. He pointed out to the significance of emerging technologies like blockchain and further emphasized on the emerging legal and policy challenges and issues raised by crypto currencies like Bitcoins as also by Darknet. His session was followed by detailed interactive discussions with students who clarified their doubts on various concerns pertaining to Cyberlaw. Pavan Duggal signed the certificates of participation as Chief Guest for all the participants.

Doordarshan Kendra

May 2016 – May 2016

Cyberlaw Expert

Pavan Duggal was invited by Doordarshan Kendra to participate as a Cyberlaw Expert in a Kids Island program on ‘Cybercrime In Social Media’ held on 11th May, 2016. In the said program, Pavan Duggal interacted with the audience comprising of young kids and teenagers and was asked various questions pertaining to cyber criminal activities of social media and connected legal nuances and how they can protect themselves from being the potential victim of cybercrimes on social media.

ITU WSIS FORUM 2016

May 2016 – May 2016

Speaker

ITU WSIS FORUM 2016, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND

Pavan Duggal was the organizer of the Session No. 161 entitled “Cyberlaw, Bitcoins, Blockchains, Cybercrimes & Darknet” on 2nd May, 2016 organized at the ITU WSIS Forum 2016. The said Session was organized by Cyberlaws.Net alongwith Pavan Duggal Associates, Advocates

The Session No. 161 titled “Cyberlaw, Bitcoins, Blockchains, Cybercrimes & Darknet” examined the emerging trends pertaining to Cyberlaw at a global scale in today’s context. The session also examined the significance of emerging technologies like Blockchains and Bitcoins and the need for enacting a legislation for the same.. The said session also looked at new kinds of cybercrimes happening in different parts of the world and the need for legally regulating the same.

During the said session, Mr. Duggal in detail spoke about the emerging issue that the world is facing in relation to the dark net. He examined the major developments that are made and also discussed about other necessary aspects that need to find a place in the development as well. He also suggested that the state and the non state actors must form a minimum standard for regulating cyber space and also think about the future as well.

Indian Police Foundation

May 2016 – May 2016

Panelist

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a Panelist at the Session entitled “Cybercrime – Threats and Mitigation Strategies” in the Seminar entitled “New And Emerging Crimes And Threats From The Cyber World: Calibrating A Police Response Strategy And Crafting An Action Plan” organized by the Indian Police Foundation on 20th May, 2016 at New Delhi. The said Session was moderated by Mr. Raghu Raman, Former CEO, NATGRID & Group President, Reliance Industries Ltd. In the said Session, Mr.Duggal discussed about various legal challenges raised by cybercrime threats and steps going forward for evolving legal and regulatory strategies to deal with emerging cybercrimes including cybercrime and crypto currencies related legal issues.

International Career Seminar In Media & Law

May 2016 – May 2016

Keynote Speaker

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a Keynote Speaker at the International Career Seminar In Media & Law held on 14th May, 2016 organized by Dwarka Parichay and National Law University, Delhi. He spoke on emerging areas of Cyberlaw and how Cyberlaw is an important career in today’s times. He further interacted with the audience and emphasized on adopting Cyberlaw as a career.

Pavan Duggal was awarded with Lifetime Achievement Award Cyberlaw (International) at the Media Excellence Award 2015-16 during the International Career Seminar In Media & Law held on 14th May, 2016 organized by Dwarka Parichay and National Law University, Delhi.

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies

May 2016 – May 2016

Keynote Speaker

Pavan Duggal was invited as Keynote Speaker in the session entitled “Sector Specific Experience Sharing” at the Round Table on Law – Skilling Legal Talent for Emerging Areas” organized by University of Petroleum & energy Studies and Society of Indian Law Firms on 7th May, 2016. In his keynote speech, he spoke at length about the emerging discipline of Cyberlaw as an emerging area and further highlight the various practice areas that professionals and lawyers need to focus in the times to come. The said Session was chaired by Hon'ble Justice Manju Goel, Former Judge, Delhi High Court.

2016 IEEE CONFERENCE ON NORBERT WIENER IN THE 21ST CENTURY: THINKING MACHINES IN THE PHYSICAL WORLD

Apr 2016 – Apr 2016

Speaker

Pavan Duggal was invited to address the 2016 IEEE Conference on ‘Norbert Wiener In The 21st Century: Thinking Machines In The Physical World’ held on 22nd April, 2016. Pavan addressed the conference through Skype on the subject of human face of Indian Judiciary. He highlighted the approaches adopted by Indian Judiciary towards dispensation of justice in humane manner aimed at protection of basic human rights. Through various landmark judgments delivered by Indian judiciary, Mr. Duggal demonstrated how the Indian judiciary is committed towards upholding the principles of law in consonance with the parameters enshrined by the Indian Constitution in a humane manner. Pavan’s speech was followed by interactive Q&A session.

CNBC TV Channel

Apr 2016 – Apr 2016

Cyberlaw Expert

Pavan Duggal was invited by CNBC. He was invited to dwell on his perspectives on the #legal and #policy #ramifications of #WhatsApp end-to-end encryption. Pavan Duggal dwelled extensively classical legal debate on the conflict between protection of #online #privacy and #nationalsecurity. Pavan Duggal further specifically highlighted the #challenges thrown by end-to-end encryption of WhatsApp. Pavan Duggal specifically commented on how end-to-end #encryption could pop up #legal #challenges for #Indian #Government and #Indian #law enforcement agencies. He also clarified on how various provisions and #legal approaches are available to the Indian Government while dealing with #protection and #preservation of national interest and #cybersecurity. He further elaborated on the role of #WhatsApp as intermediary under the #Indian #Cyberlaw and specific expectations that the #law has from #intermediaries even located outside #India but whose services are being focused and made available on #computers and #communication devices physically located within India.

CNBC TV Channel

Apr 2016 – Apr 2016

Cyberlaw Expert

Pavan Duggal was interviewed by CNBC TV channel on the #legal ramifications of end-to-end #encryption by #WhatsApp and its specific impact on #online #privacy on the one hand and on #cyber and #national #security on the other hand. Pavan Duggal gave his views on future #legal trends that are likely to emerge post the implementation of #end-to-end #encryption by #WhatsApp.

Central Bureau of Investigation Academy

Apr 2016 – Apr 2016

Teaching Faculty

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the Teaching Faculty to teach by the Central Bureau of Investigation Academy in the Course On #Mobile Phone Investigation/Forensic And #CDR Analysis conducted for top CBI officers held from 4th - 8th April, 2016. The said course was conducted at the #CBI Academy. Pavan Duggal taught CBI officers on various aspects pertaining to #legal provisions related to mobiles and #communication devices. Pavan Duggal, through various #case studies, elaborated the practical working of the provisions of the Indian #Cyberlaw in the context of mobiles and #cybercrimes. He also elaborated on the specific principles of #electronicevidence that need to be complied with by CBI in the context of detection, investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes. He also answered various queries and clarified various doubts of CBI officers on various aspects pertaining to #protection, #prosecution and #investigation of #cybercrimes and connected #electronic #evidence issues and #challenges. Various CBI officers from different parts of India attended the course on mobile phones investigation/forensic and CDR analysis. Pavan further gave detailed tips on how to specifically detect and investigate cybercrimes committed by using smart phones and communication devices.

Conference Director at International Conference on Cyberlaw, Cybercrime & Cybersecurity 2014 - Present

Speaker at East West Institute June 2011 - June 2011 (1 month)

Pavan Duggal was invited to speak at the 22nd Worldwide Cyber Security Summit organized by the East West Institute from 1st-2nd June, 2011 at London. He spoke on the session on international legal arrangements to fight cybercrimes. He further highlighted the need for international Cyberlaw to develop norms of cyber legal behaviour for all state and non state actors, in order to work towards an orderly cyberspace.

Speaker at East West Institute May 2010 - May 2010 (1 month)

Pavan Duggal was invited to speak at 1st Worldwide Cyber Security Summit held at Dallas in May 2010 organized by the East West Institute. Pavan Duggal spoke on the jurisprudence of cybersecurity law, emerging cyber legal trends impacting cyber security and the broad focus areas on which legal jurisprudence of cyber security has to evolve to in the coming times.

former member Advisory Council at Public Interest Registry (PIR) 2003 - 2008 (5 years)

Pavan Duggal was the Vice Chair of the Policy sub-committee at the Advisory Council of Public Interest Registry.

ISOC Ambassador at Internet Socitey ISOC 2005 - 2006 (1 year)

Pavan advocated the cause of Internet freedom and other principles for which the Internet Society stands for, during the course of the World Summit on Information Technology Summit, while serving as the ISOC Ambassador at the Internet Society.

Former Member, Nominating Committee at ICANN 2003 - 2005 (2 years)

Pavan Duggal was a member of the Nominating Committee of The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which selected people of distinguished eminence in various fields of human activity, to serve on the Board of ICANN.

Projects

Brief Cases 2000 to 2008 Members: Pavan Duggal

Pavan has been writing columns in various newspapers on a regular bases. One such, 8 year long, effort was the ‘briefcases’- a weekly column in The Economic Times where Pavan answered queries of readers on a weekly basis on matter of Cyberlaw and E-commerce.

Cyber Bullying and The Law 2013 to Present

Members: Pavan Duggal

Understanding the impact of the seamless internet and growing social media, which is specifically targeting the youth, Pavan Duggal has, on numerous occasions, addressed students in various schools and other institutes and spoken on the issue and consequences revolving around bullying online and online harassment. Of the many schools where he has been invited to deliver a talk in the current academic year, some of them are:

Air Force Golden Jubliee Institute, New Delhi The Modern School, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi The Tagore International, Vasant Vihar Birla Vidya Niketan, Delhi Sprindales School, Dhaula Kuan The Modern School, Barakhamba Road Blue Bells School, Kailash Colony The Airforce School, Subroto Park, Delhi Cantt Bal Bharti School, Noida Cambridge International School, Indirapuram DLDAV Model School, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

E-Court and E-Filing 2010 to 2011

Members: Pavan Duggal, Delhi High Court fraternity

Pavan Duggal has provided his inputs in the meeting held by the High Court of Delhi in connection with introducing E-Courts in the High Court of Delhi in order to enhance the efficiency of the Judicial System and to ensure speedy justice.

Cyberlaw Asia 1998 to Present Members:Pavan Duggal

Cyberlaw Asia is a universal platform for collecting and sharing of ideas, thoughts, suggestions, inputs and diverse information relating to the growth of Cyberlaw in different Asian countries.. Cyberlaw Asia may be viewed as an endeavor to create and promote awareness among the masses on the need to have detailed legal and regulatory mechanisms, laws, regulations and bylaws regulating human conduct and behaviour in the CyberSpace.

Judicial Training at Delhi Judicial Academy 2010 to Present Members:Pavan Duggal

Being an expert authority in the field of Cyberlaw and E-Commerce, Pavan Duggal has been invited by the Delhi Judicial Academy, as a guest faculty, on numerous occasion to deliver lectures on various legal issues including issues pertaining to Cyberlaws and Electronic Evidence. Through these lectures, Pavan has endeavored to enhance the knowledge and skills of Judges, including District and Session Judges, CMMs/ACMMs and MMs, in legal issues concerning the electronic format and the principles impacting the judicial interpretation of the same.

Indian law Institute (Deemed University) 2013 to Present Members:Pavan Duggal

Pavan Duggal, a regular visiting faculty at The Indian Law Institute was recently invited to deliver a lecture at the institute, addressing LL.M students, on issues related to ‘Cyber Crime’.

The Economic Times Blog “Cyberlawsintodaystimes” 2012 to Present Members:Pavan Duggal

Pavan has been writing, on issues pertaining to Cyberlaw as well as other growing concerns surrounding Cyber laws, at his blog at the Economic Times. In the recent writings, Pavan has written the following articles:

Online predators and Indian Cyberlaw (for more click:http://goo.gl/6nZznA) Year 2012 and Section 66A of Indian Cyberlaw (for more click: http://goo.gl/G1NnGz) for more on the blog: http://blogs.economictimes.indiatimes.com/Cyberlawsintodaystimes/

CNBC TV18 Consumer Rights Program Pehredar Members:Pavan Duggal

Pavan has been associated for the last many years with CNBC TV18 Trial Blazer Consumer Protection Program Pehredar. In various episodes of the said program, Pavan has been interviewed to give practical guidance and advice to consumers who have been at the receiving end of deficiency of service and goods in the digital and mobile ecosystem as also in the actual world. Some of the latest episodes of Pehredar featuring Pavan as subject expert are as follows:

LINKS FOR PEHREDAR https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=COj3cmORmaU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFxSiUknNWc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyRyVWYXE5U

Pehredaar, CNBC Awaaz March 2016 to Present Members:Pavan Duggal

Pavan Duggal was interviewed by CNBC TV Channel for their flagship program Pehredaar on the liability of online service providers and intermediaries for e-commerce related transactions and for deficiency of services. Pavan Duggal gave inputs on what specifically are the various legal remedies available to the consumers who are victims of potential neglect by intermediaries in fulfillment of their e-commerce transactions. He also highlighted the need for comply with the Indian Cyberlaw requirements by online companies, to be on the right side of the law. Pavan elaborated on the specific liability issues of e-commerce service providers in respect of transactions which do not get completed on electronic platforms. He further highlighted the trends in Cyberlaw that online service providers need to take in account while providing e-commerce platforms for users.

EmTech India March 2016 to Present Members:Pavan Duggal

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a Speaker at EmTech India 2016 organized by Mint, MIT Technology Review in association with CNBC TV 18 on 18th March, 2016. Pavan Duggal spoke about understanding Cyberlaw in today's Digital Age”. He highlighted the emerging trends of Cyberlaw globally which are significant for the purposes of development of jurisprudence on cyber legal frameworks. He further highlighted the significance of #cyber security law as an emerging discipline and increasing need of companies to ensure compliance for cyber security law as also Cyberlaw frameworks. He further highlighted the role of Cyberlaw in the context of crypto currencies and big data. Pavan further highlighted the need for companies to capture emerging trends of Cyberlaw and to comply with international best practices in their respective verticals. He further highlighted the dangers of the Darknet and the legal challenges thrown up before the Cyberlaw jurisprudence by Darknet architecture and ground realities. He also highlighted the massive growth of mobile commerce in countries like India and the need for Cyberlaw frameworks to deal with mobile legalities.

CIO India Conclave March 2016 to Present Members:Pavan Duggal

Pavan Duggal was invited to be an inaugural Keynote Speaker at the CIO India Conclave held at Goa on 20th March, 2016. During his inaugural keynote speech, Pavan Duggal talked about various #cyberlaw considerations that need to be kept in mind by CIOs when they deal with day-to-day business operations. He also highlighted the specific compliances that CIOs in India need to ensure #cyberlegal compliance in order to be on the right side of the law. He further give tips to CIOs on what further due diligence need to be done by them in their day-to-day business activities.

#APIeconomychat March 2016 to Present Members:Pavan Duggal

Pavan Duggal was invited to tweet chat on API economy and connected legalities. During the said tweet chat, Pavan also accompanied by other distinguished experts including Mr. Sanchit Gogia, Chief Analyst & CEO, Greyhound Research and Mr. Christopher Tillie, Director, Security Sales, CA Technologies. During the tweet chat, Pavan tweeted about the significance of various legal and policy issues pertaining to API economy as well as API management. He further focused on the need for companies to implement and maintain reasonable security practices and procedures while dealing, handling or processing with sensitive personal information in their capacity as intermediaries.

Madhya Pradesh Police Members:Pavan Duggal #cyberlaw, #cybercrime, #electronicevidence #e-evidence

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a Keynote Speaker at the Seminar on Use of ICT in Police Frameworks organized by Madhya Pradesh Police and the Bureau of Police Research & Development on 4th March, 2012 at Indore. Pavan Duggal talked about Cyberlaw and regulations: Cyberspace and criminal law, critical evaluation of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its application to field realities. He talked about various case studies to illustrate practical challenges faced by the Police while dealing or handling cybercrime matters and while dealing with collecting, preserving and proving incriminating electronic evidence in cybercrime matters. His session was followed by interactive session where high rank officers of Madhya Pradesh Police asked various questions and clarifications regarding detection, investigation and prosecution of cybercrime matters.

Volunteer Experience

Advising at Child Relief and You

Child Relief & You (CRY), a non-governmental organization, had approached Pavan Duggal to seek advice on issues concerning child protection and impact of internet on children.

Mentor at SEMCOM 2001 - Present

SEMCOM Cyberlaw Clinic is a non-profit academic Legal Service Provider in the area of Internet-based transactions whether business or non-business, profit or non-profit. The Clinic is the first-ever initiative in the Asia-Pacific region, and probably, in the world where cyber legal education, in an informal way is made accessible to the society by the students of E-Business and Information Technology Management. Mr. Pavan Duggal has been associated with SEMCOM as a guest expert faculty since 2001. Mr. Duggal has been teaching students of successive batches of E-Business on various subjects and aspects of Cyber Law, there by enabling them to equip themselves with the legal matters of the electronic environment. [For more information: http://www.cyberlawclinic.org/]

Advising at Common Cause society

The Common Cause society, (A registered society) approached Pavan Duggal to take advice on issues related to provisions under the Information technology Act, 2000. Pavan Duggal advised them on the said matter and prepared a petition, on the behalf of the registered society, challenging sections 66A, 69A & 80 of the Information technology Act, 2000. The petition is pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

Organizations

World Intellectual Property Organization Member

Pavan Duggal is currently a member of World Intellectual Property Organization’s, (WIPO), Arbitration and Mediation Centre Panel for Neutrals.

Council of Europe Consulting Expert

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Legal Consultant 2002 to 2003

Pavan Duggal was a consultant to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during the Bandung Info Ethics Conference, 2002 which led to the formation of the UNESCO’s Regional Observatory of the Information Society in Asia Pacific.

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Legal Consultant

2002 to 2003

Pavan Duggal was the legal consultant to United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) for the Asia Pacific Conference on Cybercrime and Information Security 2002. [For more information: http://goo.gl/Wb8dy]

International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO Cyberlaw expert

Pavan Duggal has been associated with International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO, Geneva as the Cyberlaw expert for conducting seminars on legal aspects relating to E-commerce in Mumbai and Bangalore.

UN/CEFACT Member-Legal Working Group

Pavan Duggal has been a member of the Legal Working Group of UN/CEFACT.

UNICT Member of ICT Policy and Governance Working Group

Pavan Duggal served as a member of ICT Policy and Governance Working Group of the UNICT Taskforce.

United Nations International Drug Control Programme

Member-Consultant

Pavan Duggal has been associated with United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP).

United Nations Development Programme Member-Consultant

Pavan Duggal has been associated with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Word Economic Forum

Pavan Duggal has been closely associated with the World Economic Forum and has made major contributions in areas related to Cyberspace.

Asian Domain Name Dispute resolution Centre Member

Pavan is a member of Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre. [For more information: http://www.adndrc.org/Panelistpdf/PAVAN%20DUGGAL.pdf]

Electronic Privacy Information Centre Member-Expert 2002 to 2003

Pavan Duggal has been associated with EPIC (Electronic Privacy Information Centre) as an Indian expert for the preparation of its Privacy and Human Rights, 2003 Report.

ASSOCHAM Chairman-Cyberlaw Committee 2007 to 2012

Pavan Duggal was the Chairman of Cyberlaw Committee of the ASSOCHAM and led the corporate initiatives in terms of inputs to the Government prior to the finalization of the Information Technology Rules, 2011. As the Chairman he has also spoken on various occasions such as:

Entertainment & Media-2007 Summit on Content Code and Regulation: 17th November, 2008 ASSOCHAM:-IPTV India Forum on Future Policies and Strategies for IPTV Services: 2008 “What Nuclear Deal Means to India” :November, 2008 “MIT International strategy-engaging with India”: January, 2009 Cyber Terrorism/Crime and Computer Forensics: 5-7 December, 2010 Drafting Commercial Agreements, 2012 6th ASSOCHAM Global Telecom Summit: 23-24 July, 2010

FICCI

Chairman- Expert Sub-committee on Legal, Regulatory & Taxation aspects Pavan Duggal has on various occasions addressed large gatherings on issues related to Cyberlaw and social media.

He spoke at: • First Information Technology Committee Meeting for FY 2013-14 • Internet/Social Media Networks: Opportunities & Challenges 2012 • International Conference In Support of Information Society on Privacy & Security Policies that encourage e-Business 2006

Young Women Christian Association of India Legal Counsel

Centre for Asia Pacific Technology Law and Policy Associated Fellow

ICANN Member 2003 to 2005

Pavan Duggal was a member of the ICANN Nominating Committee representing the Asia Pacific region, in 2003 and 2004. [For more information: http://www.icann.org/announcements/announcement-19feb03.htm & http:// www.icann.org/committees/nom-comm/bios-2004.htm]

He was also a member of the Membership Advisory Committee of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) [For more information: www.icann.org/committees/membership/biographies.html and http:// cyber.law.harvard.edu/msvh/macbios.html].

He was also an integral part of the Membership Implementation Task Force (MITF) of ICANN. [For more information: www.icann.org/committees/at-large/mitf-bios.html].

Public Interest Registry (PIR) Vice Chair 2003 to 2008

Pavan Duggal was the Vice Chair of the Policy sub-committee at the Advisory Council of Public Interest Registry.

ASEM Keynote Speaker June 2012 to June 2012

Pavan Duggal was invited to the the 12th Informal ASEM Seminar on Informal on Human Rights- "Human Rights and Information and Communication Technology". He delivered a keynote address at the seminar Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC).

Pavan Duggal wrote a paper on Electronic Governance in networked area-Some legal issues for the 11th Annual AMIC conference on Media Terrorism and a Culture of Peace, Perth, Australia. [For more information: http://www.amic.org.sg/?link=46&id=2]

At the 18th Annual AMIC Conference on “Media, Democracy and Governance: Emerging Paradigms in a Digital Age” held in 2009, Pavan Duggal chaired one of the discussions in the conference.

Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Speaker

Pavan Duggal has on various occasion spoken at the IGF which is a multi-stakeholder forum for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance.

Pavan spoke at the:

• IGF 2006 AT Athens, Greece • IGF-2007 at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [For more information: www.coe.int/t/dc/Files/Source/ProgrammeCoE.doc]

• IGF-2008 at Hyderabad, India [For more information: http://i4d.eletsonline.com/igf-2008-3-6-december-2008-hyderabad-india/]

• IGF 2012 at Baku, Azerbaijan [For more: http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2012/Panellists/Panellists%202012%20v2-2.pdf ]

VAS Speaker

Pavan Duggal has spoken at:

• VAS India 2007 • VAS India 2011 • VAS Asia 2013

[For more information: http://www.bharatexhibitions.com/en/VASA2013/index.php]

SKOCH Summit Speaker

Pavan Duggal has spoken on issues related to Cyberlaw at:

• 21ST SKOCH Summit 2009- Is Cyberlaw up-to-it [For more information: http://goo.gl/oBmpfA ] • 25th SKOCH Summit 2011[For more information: http://www.skoch.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1206&Itemid=1541]

World Federation of Scienists Speaker August 2013 to August 2013

Recently, Pavan Duggal was invited, as a speaker, by the Permanent Monitoring Panel for Information Security, World Federation of Scientists to the International Seminars on Planetary Emergencies and associated events held at Erice-Italy.

Indian Cybercafé Association Legal Advisor and Consultant

Pavan Duggal has been advising the Indian Cybercafé Association on issues related to the Information Technology Act, 2000 and other compliances under the IT (Intermediary guidelines) rules, 2011.

AFACT Member Legal Working Group

The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) Guest Faculty

Pavan has conceptualized and taught a comprehensive course on Cybercrime at The Bureau of Police Research and Development.

National Progressive School Conference Resource Person February 2013 to Present

Pavan Duggal has been associated with National Progressive School Conference, an organization with about 138 leading private progressive schools as its members http://www.npscindia.com/. He has addressed their Annual Conference in February 2013 . While addressing distinguished audience of schools principals, Pavan Duggal spoke about various kinds of cyber bullying that have emerged in India and highlighted the factum of Indian Schools being in a state of denial as regards cyber bullying. Pavan also outlined the existing Cyberlaw position on cyber bullying in India.

Pavan Duggal was invited, for the second time, as Resource Person to speak on cyber bullying and Cyberlaw at the National Progressive School Conference Strategic Leadership Development for Principals of Senior Secondary Schools of Central Board of Secondary Education in October, 2013.

Center Against Cyber Bullying (CACB) President October 2013 to Present

Center Against Cyber Bullying (CACB) is an initiative taken by Pavan Duggal to check Cyber Bullying in India. CACB aims to provide legal guidance in order to tackle cyber bullying cases and assists the victims in matters pertaining to cyber bullying. The organization aims to interact with law enforcement agencies for the purposes of registration of cyber bullying cases and identification of the cyber bully

Delhi Management Association Speaker October 2013 to 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker at the 5th Mega HR Conclave on "High Performance organizations: HR as a Catalyst". Addressing the gathering, Pavan spoke on the various compliances under the Indian Cyberlaw that need to be done by Human Resources Departments (HR) in companies and corporate entities.

Internet and Mobile Association of India Speaker October 2013 to October 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited as a Inaugural Speaker at the Internet and Mobile Association of India’s IAMAI Policy Seminar Series 1- Youth and Privacy Protection “Recognizing Right to privacy in India”. Pavan set the tone of the seminar by elaborating on the legal position of privacy in India. He put forth his perspective of the various legal and policy challenges facing protection and preservation of privacy, both personal and data privacy, in today’s digital world. [for more log on: http://www.iamai.in/events/Youth-and-Privacy-rotection.aspx]

The International Card Manufacturers Association Speaker October 2013 to October 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited as a keynote speaker at the International Conference on Smart Card Manufacturing in India-Prospects and Challenges, organized by The International Card Manufacturers Association at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on October 17-18, 2013.

Pavan addressed the gathering on the legal framework for Deployment of Multi-application ID Card. [link: http://smartcardsexpo.com/pdf/SMC-2013_CONFERENCE_PROGRAMMES_17_18.pdf]

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Guest Speaker October 2013 to October 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, on October 19, 2013 at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Hyderabad, to give a lecture, which was a part of the FAFD course, on Legal issues in Forensics-Overall review of various acts like the IT Act, IPC, Privacy Laws, HR laws, Evidence, etc.

Working Group on Internet Proliferation and Internet Governance- Dept of Electronics and Information Technology Member 2010 to Present

Pavan Duggal has been associated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s Dept of Electronics and Information Technology as a member of the Working Group on Internet Proliferation and Internet Governance since 2010.

Ministry of Defence (Navy) Speaker September 2013 to September 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited by Ministry of Defence (Navy), to address the Naval Provost Officers on aspects of Cyber laws which included, inter alia A brief overview on Cyber Laws along with Latest advances. Legal checks and balances to be maintained whilst dealing with cases. Synergy between Cyber Forensics and Cyber Laws so as to ensure not just smooth apprehension, but conviction also.

College of Air warfare, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh Keynote Speaker July 2013 to July 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited at the College of Air Warfare, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, where he gave a keynote address on “Cyberlaw: An Indian Perspective”.

Delhi Judicial Academy Guest Facuty 2010 to Present

Pavan Duggal was invited, on October 24, 2013, to give a lecture at the Refresher Course for the Officers of Delhi Judicial Service. Pavan addressed the participants of the course on “Cyber laws: Latest Trends and Developments” which included Issues pertaining to the Information Technology Act, 2000; Section 65-B Indian Evidence Act, 1872- Application and Scope; Appreciation of Electronic Evidence.

17th May, 2014

Pavan addressed the batch of Metropolitan Magistrates on various issues pertaining to electronic evidence and evolving jurisprudence in India at the Delhi Judicial Academy at two day workshop organized by the Delhi Judicial Academy.

TURF 2013- FICCI Speaker October 2013 to October 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker to the 5th Global Sports Summit, India's Largest International Convention on Business of Sports, organised by FICCI from October 23-24, 2013. At the summit, Pavan Duggal spoke on "Protection of Intellectual Property in the Sports Arena".

National Judicial Academy Resource Person October 2013 to October 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited as a Resource Person at the National Conference of Judges of the District Judiciary on IPR and Cyber Laws, organized by the National Judicial Academy from October 25-27, 2013. Pavan addressed the judges of the district courts, from various states, on the developments in the field of IPR and Cyber Laws. He also gave presentations on "Tracing the development of IT Laws in India" and "Types of Cybercrimes".

National Informatics Centre Speaker September 2013 to September 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker to the Master e-Governance Training Programme for G3-JS Level Officers hosted by the training division, National Informatics Centre at Convention Hall, 7th Floor, NIC, ABlock, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. Pavan addressed the programme participants on the IT Act and Use of DSCs for e-Governance.

Army Training Command Speaker November 2010 to November 2010

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a part of and give his expert opinion at the Round Table Discussion on Information Assurance in the Cyber Battlespace.

Punjabi University, Patiala, India. Speaker August 2006 to August 2006

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker to the National Symposium on Cyber Forensics and Computer Crimes organized by the Department of Forensics Science Punjabi University, Patiala, India. Pavan spoke on Cyber Forensics and Cyber Law.

SKOCH- Skoch Consultany Services Pvt Ltd November 2013 to November 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a part of the Jury Evaluation process for Skoch Corporate Leadership Awards and Skoch Corporate Citizenship Awards. Pavan was also invited to be a part of the Skoch Order-of Merit investiture ceremony, organized at Silver Oaks, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, where he gave a few awards.

AFWWA (Airforce Wives Welfare Association) Guest Speaker November 2013 to November 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited by the Airforce Wives Welfare Association,(AFWWA), at the Akash Officers’ mess, Zakhir Hussain Marg, New Delhi, to address a gathering, of close to 100 ladies (wives of officers), on issues regarding Cybercrime, Cyberlaw and Cyber Security.

Apeejay School, Noida Speaker November 2013 to November 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited as a guest of honour to deliver a speech at the Inter-School IT Symposium, 'CODE 2013', hosted by Apeejay School Noida on November 19, 2013 .

Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women Guest Faculty November 2013 to November 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited as a guest faculty by Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women at Kashmirir Gate to give an expert lecture on “Cyber Crime” on November 27, 2013.

Indian Railway Institute of Logistics & Material Management Guest Faculty November 2013 to November 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited as a guest faculty to the “E-procurement: A path to its Implementation” seminar on November 28-29 2013, organized by Indian Railway Institute of Logistics & Material Management at ‘Casuarina’ Conference Hall at India Habitat Centre.

The Law and Technology Society of National Law School of India University, Bangalore Speaker and Panelist December 2013 to December 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited as a Speaker and panelist for the Conference on Legal Issues Pertaining to Cloud Computing in India -2013, held on December 14-15, 2013; organized by National Law School of India University, Bangalore. He spoke on the Legal issues concerning Cloud Computing and the way forward.

Forum for Information Retrieval Evaluation Speaker December 2013 to December 2013

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker at FIRE 2013 organized by the Forum for Information Retrieval Evaluation to deliver an address on Information Access in the Legal Domain at India International Center, New Delhi.

Center Against Cyber Bullying Chairman January 2014 to Present

The Center Against Cyber Bullying (CACB) organized the First Conference on Cyber Bullying alongwith Birla Vidya Niketan on January 17, 2014. The Conference noted the menace of cyber bullying that has increasing with rapid speed in India and also examined various cases pertaining to cyber bullying. It further elaborated and discussed various methodologies, processes and procedures to address the issue of cyber bullying.

DMAi Speaker January 2013 to Present

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker to the DMAi 14th Convention on January 22, 2014, where he spoke on legalities pertaining to Digital marketing and challenges to Email Marketing. For more: http://dmai.co/

Springdales School, Pusa Road Speaker January 2013 to Present

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker to Springdales School, Pusa Road, on January 9, 2014, to on address the faculty and staff on Social media and its related issues.

Springdales School, Pusa Road Speaker January 2014 to Present

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker to Springdales School, Pusa Road, on January 22, 2014, to address two workshops for students on issues of Cybercrime and Cyber Bullying.

ADHIVAKTA PARISHAD DELHI HIGH COURT UNIT speaker February 2014 to February 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker at the study circle on Facebook, Twittter- Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media Legal Implication organized by the Adhivikta Parishad Delhi Court Unit on February 7, 2014 at the High Court of Delhi.

iProbono Speaker February 2014 to February 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as a distinguished speaker to address about SLAPP suits in Information Technology arena in the conference entitled “Combating SLAPP suits in India”, organized by iProbono in February 10, 2014 at WWF India, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi

Society of Indian Law Firms in association with American Bar Association Section of International Law and Services Export Promotion Council February 2014 to February 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker at the seminar titled “Threading the Needle in U.S. India Deals: Safe Passage through Formidable Legal Risk”. Pavan spoke at the session titled “Threading the Needle in U.S. India Deals: What happens to Deals if Cyberattacks Disrupt the Grid for Months?” organised by Society of Indian Law Firms in association with American Bar Association Section of International Law and Services Export Promotion Council on February 15, 2014 at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.

National Judicial Academy Speaker February 2014 to February 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker at the National Orientation Programme for newly appointed Civil Judges organized by National Judicial Academy where he spoke in the session 12 titled “Issues and Challenges in adjudicating disputes relating to Cyber Crimes” on February 16, 2014.

Infrastructure Development Finance Company Speaker February 2014 to February 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker at the IDFC-7th CFO Conference- Governance Risk Compliance, organized by IDFC on February 19, 2014 at Mumbai. He spoke on “Deciphering NIT Security Risk-Legal Point”

Delhi Management Institute (DMA) speaker February 2014 to February 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker at the 4th Women Entrepreneurship Conference – “Entrepreneurial Leadership in Women for Resurgent India” organized by Delhi Management Institute on February 20, 2014 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi where he spoke on the various legal considerations which need to be taken into account by women entrepreneurs , while functioning in the digital ecosystem. for more: www.iba.edu.in

Computer Society of India, Noida Chapter & Institute of Accountants of India, Noida Chapter Speaker February 2014 to February 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as an esteemed guest and speaker on the occasion of seminar on “Data Privacy, Cyber Crime, Social Media, Legal and Management Implication on Corporate Governance” organized by Computer Society of India, Noida Chapter & Institute of Accountants of India, Noida Chapter on February 22, 2014.He addressed the gathering on the legal implications of Data Privacy, Cyber Crime and Social Media, both in the global and Indian context along with various case studies.

Controller of Certifying Authorities, Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India Speaker February 2014 to February 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as a distinguished speaker at the seminar on Securing Electronic Transactions- Role of Digital Signatures organized by Controller of Certifying Authorities, Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India along with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) at Ahmedabad on February 24, 2014. During the Seminar, Pavan addressed the gathering on legal issues related to Use of Electronic Transactions and Indian Cyberlaw.

The Indus Entrepreneurs Delhi-NCR- Indian Institute of Technology -Delhi (Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer) Faculty February 2014 to February 2014

Pavan Duggal is associated with TiE Delhi-NCR- IIT-D (FITT) as a faculty member for their entrepreneurship program 2014, “StartUp Accelerator Program”.

Institute of Professional Excellence and Management Chief Guest & Keynote Speaker March 2014 to March 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as the Chief Guest and Key-Note Speaker at the National Seminar on “Information Technology and Cyberlaws” organized by the Institute of Professional Excellence and Management on March 1, 2014. At the seminar Pavan spoke on Emerging trends in Information Technology and Cyberlaws in today’s scenario. For more: http://www.ipemgzb.ac.in/Image/seminar_ISCL_brochure.pdf

Digital and Marketing Association of India (DMAi) Speaker

Pavan Duggal was invited as an ‘Evangelist Cybersafety’ and Speaker at the Unconference & Unwind XXIII organized by DMAi on March 5, 2014. Pavan spoke on the topic entitled ‘What marketers in India need to careful of while dealing with electronic data?’

European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Speaker March 2014 to March 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker for the session titled Cybersecurity at the Workshop on Security and Energy Efficiency organized by European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) in the framework of Project Seconded European Standardization Expert in India (SESEI).

Computer Society of India and Jamia Milia Islamia Chief Guest & Speaker March 2014 to March 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as the Chief Guest at ALGORHYTHM, the annual technical cultural fest at Jamia Milia Islamia organized by Computer Society of India and Jamia Milia Islamia on March 21, 2014, where he delivered the Chief Guest Address on the various legal challenges facing the youth of today in the digital and #mobile ecosystems and the role of #Cyberlaw in facilitating activities in the digital domain.

Altius Institute of Universal Studies Chief Guest and Key note Speaker March 2014 to March 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as the Chief Guest and Key Note Speaker at the National Seminar on #Cyberlaw organized “by The Altius Institute of Universal Studies, Indore on March 29, 2014. At the seminar Pavan Duggal spoke about “Be Cyber Safe Be Cyber Ready- A #cyberlegal viewpoint”, wherein he highlighted the state of development of #cyberlaws at a global level and stressed the need for adopting a culture of cyber security and #Cyberlaw compliance. Through analytical analysis of various cases, Pavan elaborated on the existing legal jurisprudence in India and the need for keeping oneself safe, while doing #online activities.

European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Speaker March 2014 to March 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker for the session titled “Cybersecurity” at the Indo-European Dialogue on ICT Standards & Emerging Technologies- Workshop on Security and Energy Efficiency organized by European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) in the framework of Project SESEI Seconded European Standardization Expert in India. At the said dialogue, Pavan elaborated on the various legal and policy challenges impacting #cybersecurity at the global and national levels.

Computer Society of India and Jamia Milia Islamia Chief Guest March 2014 to March 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as the Chief Guest at ALGORHYTHM, the annual technical cultural fest at Jamia Milia Islamia organized by Computer Society of India and Jamia Milia Islamia on March 21, 2014, where he delivered the Chief Guest Address on the various legal challenges facing the youth of today in the #digital and #mobile ecosystems and the role of #Cyberlaw in facilitating activities in the digital domain

Delhi Judicial Academy Speaker April 2014 to April 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited as a speaker at the Judicial Conference on Law, Procedure & core-judicial skills organized by the Delhi Judicial Academy on April 26, 2014. At the conference, Pavan Duggal addressed the Addl. District Judges on legal issues, challenges, production and proof of Electronic Evidence (Call, Details, SMS, E-Mail, Storage Devices, Audio & Video).

Indian Infosec Consortium- A Unified Platform for Infosec Professionals Senior Advisor 2013 to Present

Pavan Duggal is associated with Indian Infosec Consortium- A Unified Platform for Infosec Professionals as a Senior Advisor and Member of Advisory Committee.

Delhi Judicial Academy Speaker May 2014 to Present

Pavan Duggal addressed the batch of Chief Metropolitan Magistrates, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrates and Metropolitan Magistrates on various issues pertaining to electronic evidence and evolving jurisprudence in India at the Delhi Judicial Academy at a two day workshop organized by the Delhi Judicial Academy 17th May, 2014

ISIL Lecturer June 2014 to June 2014

Pavan delivered a lecture on Jurisdiction, Basis and Limitation at Indian Institute of International Law during their XIII Summer Course on International Law. In his lecture, he elaborated on various legal challenges pertaining to jurisdiction on the Internet and the various methodologies and approaches adopted by different nations, while dealing with the contentious issue of Internet jurisdiction.

Cerebral Keynote Speaker June 2014 to June 2014

Pavan was the Keynote Speaker in the Inaugural Session of Next Generation Cyber Threats India Exposition 2014 being 2nd Annual B2B Conference-An Exhibition to Protect Your Networking Infrastructure held on 5th June, 2014 at New Delhi. In the said keynote address, Pavan talked about the various legal challenges and developments in the field of cyber threats concerning cyber security. He further elaborated on various legal and policy parameters that need to be kept in mind while regulating activities impacting cyber security of networks and nations. http://www.cerebralbusiness.com/cyberthreats/

Haryana Police “Commendation Certificate Class-I” Gurgaon Police Speaker June 2014 to June 2014

Pavan Duggal was commemorated by Gurgaon Police, Haryana Police with the Honorary Recognition of Haryana Police “Commendation Certificate Class-I”. This was awarded to Pavan Duggal , Cyberlaw Expert and Guest Speaker by Commissioner of Police , Gurgaon for having delivered lecture during Summer Internship Program 2014 on Cyber Security organized at Commissioner of Police’s office at Gurgaon on 6th June 2014.

Management Development Institute Lecturer June 2014 to June 2014

Pavan was invited to teach at 12th Advanced Mid-Career Training Programme for Senior Indian Revenue Service Officers on 6th June 2014. He taught Senior IRS officers on the subject Cyber Investigation & Forensics and Legalities.

Octane Keynote Speaker June 2014 to June 2014

Pavan delivered a Keynote Address at the First Friday Event organized by Octane Marketing Pvt. Ltd at New Delhi on 6th June, 2014. During the said Keynote Address, Pavan talked about the various legal issues and aspects that need to be kept in consideration by employees of any company who is an intermediary as also all employees who are dealing with data and information in the electronic form, on computer resources, provided by the corporate.

Samsung Speaker June 2014 to June 2014

Pavan Duggal was invited by Samsung Ltd to address the top managers and the management of Samsung plant at Noida and talk about variety of issues and aspects for companies in India needs to be careful of when they are dealing with corporate data and information

Institute of Defence Studies & Analyses Key Panelist July 2014 to July 2014

Pavan was invited to be a key panelist in the panel discussion on ‘Social Media: Impact Challenge and Opportunity for Internal Security and Law and Order’ organized by the Institute of Defence Studies & Analyses. During his address, Pavan elaborated on the legal and policy challenges that social media is beginning to have on the complex issue of Internal Security , law and order as also on Cyber Security.

College of Warfare, Indian Air Force Special lecturer July 2014 to July 2014

Pavan was invited by the College of Warfare, Indian Air Force at Hyderabad for delivering special lecture on Cyberlaw and the Indian Perspectives held on 5/07/2014. He talked about various emerging issues pertaining to Cyberlaw in India and also highlighted the various areas which require further development in terms of jurisprudential aspects.

INFOSEC Speaker July 2014 to July 2014

Pavan addressed the seminar on Cyber Threats in 21st Century organized by CIOs of India along with Indian Infosec Consortium on 11th July, 2014. Pavan elaborated about various legal ramifications concerning various cyber threats in the present century and how the existing Cyberlaw fares in terms of addressing the said threats.

Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) Cyberlaw Expert July 2014 to July 2014

Pavan was invited as a subject expert to the meeting on Cyber Security organized by Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) held on 12th July, 2014 at Gurgaon. During the said meeting, Pavan elaborated on various legal, policy and regulatory issues concerning cyber security and the need for an enabling framework to promote the concept of cyber security.

Delhi Judicial Academy Speaker July 2014 to July 2014

Pavan was invited to address the Judicial Conference on Law, Procedure And Code Judicial Skills organized by Delhi Judicial Academy on 19/07/2014. In the said conference, Pavan addressed the judicial officers on the subject of criminal trials with special reference to judicial skills. During the course of his address, Pavan elaborated on electronic evidence legal issues pertaining to call records, SMS, email and also elaborated the various challenges in production and proof of electronic evidence in courts of law.

Department of Science & Technology, Government of India Foundation Program for Scientists and Technologists Expert Faculty January 2016 to January 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited as Expert Faculty for teaching the 15th Foundation Program for Scientists and Technologists of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi on 15th January, 2016. Pavan elaborated about the issues that Scientists need to keep in mind while dealing with cyber legal framework. He specifically also outline various aspects that need to be kept in mind by the Indian Scientists while dealing with scientific information as well as confidential data and information in respect of the Governmental projects. His session was followed by interactive session wherein various Scientists interacted with and asked various questions to Pavan Duggal and clarified their doubts on the applicability of Cyberlaw to the scientific research and scientific work.

Supreme Court of India Friday Group Renowned Cyber Law Expert Speaker January 2016 to January 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited to address the Friday Group at the Supreme Court of India at Library-II of the Supreme Court of India. He address the distinguished lawyer members of the Friday Group on what Cyberlaw means for lawyers and what inputs and aspects need to be kept in mind by lawyers while dealing with Cyberlaw in their day-to-day legal practices. His address was followed by an interesting interactive session with lawyers where lawyers raised various practical problems faced by them in litigations being done by them. Pavan suggested various steps that could be taken by lawyers so to strengthen their matters from cyber legal viewpoints and further advised on various compliances that need to be taken by lawyers while dealing with electronic evidence.

Hindustan Cyberlaw Expert January 2016 to January 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited in his capacity as India’s foremost Cyberlaw Expert, to be one of the seven chosen Experts to visit the World Book Fair organized by the National Book Trust in New Delhi on 9th and 10th January, 2016, wherein Pavan gave his perspectives on the World Book Fair. Consequently, Pavan alongwith project Kitaabgiri team visited the World Book Fair and gave his perspectives. He described the World Book Fair from his own viewpoint and further gave suggestions of what further needs to be focused by the World Book Fair in the coming times. He also recommended list of topics for reading to the readers of Hindustan newspaper. His perspectives given at the World Book Fair were published in Hindustan newspaper on 9th and 10th January, 2016.

Jawaharlal Nehru University Chief Guest January 2016 to January 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited as Chief Guest at the inaugural session of the National Seminar On “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in University Governance organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University on 30/01/2016 at New Delhi. During his keynote address, Pavan addressed on the various challenges facing cyber legal regimes and cyber security legalities across the world as also the specific issues, challenges and aspects that are facing the Indian Cyberlaw. He also elaborated various specific issues and aspects which need to be made integral part of university governance in terms of having in place best practices and ensuring compliance with legal frameworks.

TEDxFORE School Speaker January 2016 to January 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited as a Speaker at the TEDxFORE School event organized by FORE School of Management on 30th January, 2016 at New Delhi. Pavan Duggal spoke about Cyberlaw as an emerging discipline and its impact upon life of people. He also addressed on various new areas and challenges that are facing the evolving jurisprudence of Cyberlaw as a discipline. Pavan gave an 18 minutes talk which examines the history, scope and development of Cyberlaw jurisprudence as also the challenges that face Cyberlaw jurisprudence. He also spoke about the need for Cyberlaw as a jurisprudence to constantly evolve to address the emerging technological changes and issues brought forward by the massive advancements of technology.

CAN Federation and Internet Society, Nepal at Kathmandu, Nepal Keynote Speaker February 2016 to February 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a Keynote Speaker at the 16th CAN Information & Communication Technology Conference held on 1st February, 2016 organized by CAN Federation and Internet Society, Nepal at Kathmandu, Nepal. He elaborated various cyber security and Cyberlaw challenges that developing countries are facing, what approaches need to be adopted by developing and small countries in order to further protect their sovereign interests as also provide the boost for their e-commerce and electronic governance platforms. He further elaborated the need for developing countries to have dedicated cyber legislations on protecting and preserving cyber security.

CAN Federation and Internet Society, Nepal at Kathmandu, Nepal Moderator February 2016 to February 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited to moderate the panel discussions on Cyber Security Incidents in South Asia and Developing Regional Collaboration organized at the 16th CAN Information & Communication Technology Conference held on 2nd February, 2016 organized by CAN Federation and Internet Society, Nepal at Kathmandu, Nepal. The other panelists in the panel discussions were Mr. Navraj Silwal, Additional Inspector General of Police, Nepal, Ms. Shalini Ratwatte, Head, Legal & Corporate Affairs, South East Asia New Markets, Microsoft and Mr. Murtaza Makati, Pakistan. The panel discussed about the various increased incidents of cyber security breaches in South East Asia and elaborated various methodologies that could be followed for promoting regional collaboration. As the Moderator, Pavan draw consensus from all panelists as also from the interactive audience that there was a need for developing mechanism which could further facilitate regional collaboration in the context of cyber security.

National Judicial Academy, Nepal and Internet Society, Nepal Speaker February 2016 to February 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited by the National Judicial Academy, Nepal and Internet Society, Nepal Chapter to address the training of Judges from Nepal and India during the special training program organized on 2nd February, 2016 at Kathmandu, Nepal. During the course of the training program, Pavan elaborated on the subject of issues and challenges for cybercrime for justice system. He sensitized the various emerging trends pertaining to Cyberlaw and cybercrime that are emerging in different parts of the world. He further elaborated various specific considerations that need to be kept in mind by Judges as also public prosecutors and public attorneys as they go about dealing with issues thrown by multi-national crimes like cybercrimes. Pavan also discussed the issue of electronic evidence and connected legalities in order to secure better cyber crime conviction rate. He further elaborated various strategies that need to be adopted by Nepal judiciary so as to provide effective remedy to victims of cybercrimes.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Speaker February 2016 to February 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited to address the training workshop on Secure Conflict Analysis and Resolution Approaches sponsored by the Training Division of the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India organized by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi on 3rd February, 2016. He elaborated on the various challenges posed by cyber extremism before sovereign nations in general and in India in particular and what legal strategies and policies need to be adopted by countries in order to deal with emerging challenges of cyber extremism and cyber radicalization. He elaborated on various examples of cyber extremism activities and further important wisdom for nations of the world to adopt the holistic approaches of dealing with challenges raised by cyber extremism as also cyber radicalization and cyber terrorism.

Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs Expert Faculty February 2016 to February 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited as an Expert Faculty to address the Workshop on “Investigation and Prosecution” under the Companies Act, 2013 for the officers of Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) organized by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, New Delhi on 13th February, 2016. Pavan Duggal trained the officers of Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) on nuances of digital evidence which they need to keep in mind when they investigate serious financial frauds. His session was thereafter followed by detailed Questions & Answers where officers asked various questions and clarified their doubts on their different issues pertaining to dealing, handling, retention and proof of digital evidence in accordance with parameters of law.

Ministry of Defence, New Delhi Keynote Speaker February 2016 to February 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a Keynote Speaker at the Annual Cyber Security Seminar on “Cyber Security Spectrum – A Head Start” organized by Cyber Security Group, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi on 26th February, 2016 at New Delhi. In his keynote address, Pavan talked about various cybercrime and Cyberlaw aspects that need to be kept in mind in the production environment in the context of defence production. He elaborated various precautions that need to be taken in this regard and further gave practical suggestions that need to be adopted to deal with emerging challenges of cybercrime and cyber security breaches in the context of defence production environment.

Union Internationale des Avocats, International Association of Lawyers Speaker March 2016 to March 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a speaker at the International Seminar on Doing Business in India organized by Union Internationale des Avocats, International Association of Lawyers on 5th March, 2016 at New Delhi. Pavan spoke in the session entitled “E-commerce” which was chaired by Hon'ble Mr. Justice S Ravindra Bhatt, Judge, Delhi High Court. During his speech, Pavan elaborated on the specific legal considerations that need to be kept in mind for online business. He also focused on the role of online business under the existing cyber legal frameworks and contrasted the role of online business in comparison with the retail market. Pavan further highlighted on the need for online business to focus on protection and preservation of cyber security, given the recent international trends in this regard. Through various case studies, Pavan Duggal examined the emerging trends concerning online business/e-commerce that every stakeholder need to be aware of, in terms of the developments that are beginning to arise on the horizon.

All India Radio Panelist March 2016 to March 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited by All India Radio for being a Panelist at the Radio program on the recent Delhi High Court judgment on Call Drops. Pavan elaborated various ramifications of the Delhi High Court judgment and further highlighted various strategies that could be adopted by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to not just protect the consumer interest but also to balance the concerns of various intermediaries and service providers. During the course of the programme, Pavan further focused on various strategies that need to be adopted by India to protect and preserve the telecom networks in India from potential cyber threats.

Delhi Bar Association Advocate, Supreme Court of India December 2015 to December 2015

Pavan Duggal was invited by the Delhi Bar Association to host the 125th Quasqui-Centennial Celebration of Delhi Bar Association on 17th December, 2015. The said function was hosted and presented by Pavan Duggal which was inaugurated by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Tirath Singh Thakur, the Chief Justice of India. Pavan hosted that program and kept the audience engrossed in almost three hours long function.

Delhi Psychiatric Society Keynote Speaker December 2015 to December 2015

Pavan Duggal delivered keynote address on Technology & Mental Health – Legal & Ethical Challenges on the occasion of “Sliver Jubilee” 25th Annual Conference: Delhi Psychiatric Society on 20th December, 2015 held at New Delhi. He elaborated on the various legal and policy issues impacting mental health and the use of technology and how the legal frameworks as also psychiatrists need to understand the nuances of law. He further highlighted how Cyberlaw and the use of enhanced use of technology is likely to impact the future of Psychiatrics, as a discipline.

Institute of Company Secretaries of India Keynote Speaker March 2016 to March 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited as a Keynote Speaker to address the ICSI National IT legal Conclave on "Cyber Crime & Security - Proofing against Cyber Crime & Role of CS" on 8th March, 2016 at Hyderabad, organized by the Hyderabad Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. During his address, Pavan talked about specific cyber nuances and Cyberlaw compliances that need to be complied with by Company Secretaries, in order to protect themselves from being potentially exposed to potential legal liability . He further underlined the role and significance of electronic evidence in cybercrime matters and elaborated on how deal with incriminating electronic evidence in a legal manner. He further gave practical tips to the fraternity of Company Secretaries of how they can ensure that the operations of their clients are in compliance with the applicable cyber laws and other related laws.

National Judicial Academy, Bhopal Guest Faculty January 2016 to Present

Pavan Duggal was invited as the Faculty to address the High Court Judges in the program on “Capacity Building Seminar to Handle Cyber Crimes” organized by the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal on 31st January, 2016. Pavan Duggal elaborated on the subject of “Safeguards Relating To Cybercrime Matters”. He further highlighted on various legal nuances as well as emerging trends that are impacting Cyberlaw and cybercrime jurisprudence. He further discussed about various issues pertaining to production, proof and appreciation of relevant electronic evidence in legal proceedings. Through various case studies, he elaborated on the need for proactive judicial approaches to be adopted while dealing with challenges raised by electronic evidence in legal proceedings.

The Indus Entrepreneurs Guest Faculty March 2016 to Present

#cyberlaw #intellectualproperty, #trademark #copyrightlaw Pavan Duggal was invited as Guest Faculty to teach the #Starts-ups Accelerator Program conducted by The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE) and Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi on 13th March, 2016 at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Pavan delivered an interactive session and interacted with young minds who are working on distinct, new start-ups in India. During the course of his session, Pavan elaborated various facets of #intellectual property portfolio that start-ups need to be mindful of. He further elaborated on the distinct procedures and methodologies that need to be adopted by start-ups when they look in the direction of monetizing data as start-ups. He further took the attendees of the said program through a wide gamut of the legalities that the law prescribes for start-ups, both in the context of intellectual property rights protection as also in the context of compliance with cyber legal frameworks prevalent in India. The session was marked with distinct participation by all participants of the said program.

International Centre for Information Systems and Audit (iCISA) 14th March, 2015 Faculty March 2016 to Present

#cyberlaw #egovernance Pavan Duggal was invited as a Faculty to address the members of the Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India to talk about the legalities pertaining to electronic governance. Pavan Duggal talked about various legal considerations that need to inform any electronic governance project. He further outlined the requirements under the IT law impacting electronic governance projects and the significance of proving electronic output in electronic governance projects.

CNN IBN Cyberlaw Expert March 2016 to March 2016

CNN IBN TV channel interviewed Pavan Duggal on their exclusive story on how Smesh App was used by Pakistani intelligence agencies to gather information and the legalities concerning the same.

Digital Empowerment Foundation Speaker March 2016 to March 2016

#cyberlaw, #cybercrime, #cybersecurity, #onlinesafety, #cybersecuritylaw, #socialmedia

Pavan Duggal addressed the Parallel Session on Communication, Advocacy & Development Activism; Social Apps; Online Safety organized by Digital Empowerment Foundation on 15th March, 2016 at New Delhi. He elaborated on the cutting-edge work being done by Pavan Duggal Associates, Advocates in the area of cyber security law, online safety as also Cyberlaw and cybercrime regulations. He also highlighted the role of social media in dissemination of information pertaining to legal and regulatory issues pertaining to online safety and cyber security.

Central Bureau of Investigation Academy Teaching Faculty April 2016 to April 2016

Central Bureau of Investigation Academy Guest of Honour April 2016 to April 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the Guest of Honour at the valedictory function of the Course On #Mobile Phone Investigation/Forensic And #CDR Analysis by the #CBI Academy conducted for top CBI officers held on 8th April, 2016. Pavan Duggal gave #Certificates of Merits to the #CBI officers for having attended and participated in the course on Course On Mobile Phone Investigation/Forensic And CDR Analysis

CNBC TV Channel Cyberlaw Expert April 2016 to April 2016

UNICEF Expert Consultation on Child Online Safety in India Cyberlaw Expert April 2016 to April 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited to address the #UNICEF Expert Consultation on Child Online Safety in India, organized by #UNICEF Country Office on 9th April, 2016 at New Delhi. Pavan Duggal spoke about the various #legal and #policy issues impacting #child #online #safety and pointed out distinct gaps that exist under the Indian #legal frameworks in the direction of #protecting and preserving the legal interests of #children from #online #abuse. He underlined the need for more effective remedies to be made available for victims of online child abuse under the Indian #legal frameworks. He suggested that new amendments need to be carried out in the Indian #Cyberlaw so as to make the #law more robust in terms of #child protection. He further highlighted the various #practical and #legal #challenges for the retention and proof of incriminating #electronic #evidence in child abuse cases and the need for simplifying the process of seeking legal redress and #remedies available in the real and effective manner. He underlined the necessity for #Cyberlaw to be an #integral #component of school curriculum and education in order to #empower #children, in order to work towards more safer and #secure #cyberspace for children.

Honors and Awards

"Lifetime Achievement Award" Chakravyuh – Information Security & Ethical Hacking Conference organized by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi on 13th July, 2013 at New Delhi. July 2013

For his contribution to the evolution and growth of Cyberlaw and his distinguished contribution to the development of cyberlaw in India, Pavan Duggal was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at Chakravyuh – Information Security & Ethical Hacking Conference organized by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi on 13th July, 2013 at New Delhi.

“Ordre du Merite de Budapest” Council of Europe Economic Crime Division November 2011

Pavan was awarded the “Ordre du Merite de Budapest” by the Council of Europe Economic Crime Division in Strasbourg on 23rd November 2011.

"Internationally Renowned Expert on Cyberlaw" Central Comd IW Seminar December 2010

Pavan Duggal was presented the honor titled "Internationally Renowned Expert on Cyberlaw" by Central Comd IW Seminar, 2010

"Certificate of Honour" Supreme Court Bar Association November 2011

Pavan Duggal was honoured by the Chief Justice of India with the "Certificate of Honour" on the Law Day Function for authoring book titled as " Mobile Law Edn 2011"

"National Seminar on Enforcement of Cyberlaw Certificate" National Project Committee on Enforcement of Cyberlaw May 2010

Pavan was conferred with the "National Seminar on Enforcement of Cyberlaw Certificate" by National Project Committee on Enforcement of Cyberlaw at the National Seminar on Enforcement of Cyberlaw organized by The Cyber Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi

"Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University Certificate" Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha October 2010

Pavan Duggal was conferred with the "Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University Certificate" for his keynote address on 'Cyberlaw and Blogging" on the occasion of National Workshop cum Conference 2010" organized by Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha.

"Honorary Recognition for Contribution" Cerebral Business-Legal Technologics India 2011 January 2011

Pavan Duggal was presented with a memento for his contribution, as a keynote speaker, at the conference held by Cerebral Business- Legal Technologics India 2011.

"CCDCI Conference Honorary Recognition" CCDCI

For his contribution, as a speaker, at the CCDCI Conference 2008, Pavan Duggal was presented with a memento as a token of honorary appreciation.

"Honorary Recognition as a Keynote Speaker" Uttar Pradesh Police and Dainik Jagran February 2008

Pavan Duggal was presented with the Keynote Speaker Honorary Recognition at the National Conference on Cybercrime and Cyberlaws, co-hosted by the Uttar Pradesh Police and Dainik Jagran.

"ICSI Honorary Recognition as a Keynote Speaker" ICSI

Pavan Duggal was presented with the honorary recognition as a keynote Speaker at the seminar on Fraud Risk and Governance: Professionals' Responsibility and Liability, hosted by ICSI

"IMAI Honorary Recognition as a Keynote Speaker" IMA Conclave January 2013

Pavan Duggal was presented with an honorary recognition as a keynote Speaker at the 22nd IMA Conclave seminar.

"Honorary Recognition for Contribution" Ahmedabad Management Association

Pavan Duggal was conferred with an honorary recognition for his valuable contribution at the 5th Annual Intellectual property Summit hosted by the Ahmedabad Management Association.

"Public Interest Registry Honorary Recognition for Contribution" .org Advisory March 2004

Pavan Duggal was awarded an Honorary Recognition for his Contribution as a founding member of the Public Interest Registry by the .Org Advisory.

"Commemorative Recognition Plaque for Outstanding Contribution as Speaker of Eminence"

Delhi Management Association October 2013

Pavan Duggal was presented with an Commemorative Recognition Plaque for his outstanding contribution as Speaker of Eminence at the 5th Mega HR Conclave on "High Performance organizations: HR as a Catalyst" organized by Delhi Management Association.

“Top 10 Cyber Lawyers around the World” cyberlawelightenment.blogspot.in May 2013

Pavan Duggal has been listed as the 4th among the Top 10 Cyber Lawyers around the World by cyberlawelightenment.blogspot.in. To view the entire list: http://cyberlawelightenment.blogspot.in/2013/05/top-10-cyber-lawyers-aroundworld.html

"Recognition for contribution" The Institute of Chartered Accountant October 2013

“Certificate of Appreciation” International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) October 2008

Pavan Duggal was awarded a certificate of Appreciation, by International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, for assisting in the IAOP Certified Outsourcing Professional Masterclass.

“Certificate for Speaking” Marcus Evans June 2008

Pavan Duggal was commemorated for his contribution at the 2nd Annual Corporate Legal Counsel Forum, organized by Marcus Evans at Intercontinental Hotel the Grand, Mumbai, where he delivered a speech on 'Cyber security & e-governance- Roadmap of e-governance Protection focusing on cyber Security'.

"Certificate for Speaking” Marcus Evans July 2008

Pavan Duggal was commemorated for his contribution at the Cyber Crime Forum, organized by Marcus Evans at The Leela Kempinski Hotel, Mumbai, where he delivered a speech on 'Venturing into information security system and the best approaches towards IT security governance'.

"Certificate of Commemoration" Punjabi University, Patiala, India August 2006

Pavan Duggal was commemorated at the National Symposium on Cyber Forensics and Computer Crimes organized by the Department of Forensics Science Punjabi University, Patiala, India.

“The Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2005/06, recommends Pavan Duggal, lawyer with Superb Reputation, in the Specialist IP Firms category”

The Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2005/06- the Guide to Asia’s Commercial Law Firms included Pavan Duggal Associates in the Specialist IP Firms category and quoted as follows:

“Pavan Duggal Associates Advocates advises various corporations on their complex IP matters in the context of the electronic medium. Pavan Duggal, has a superb reputation amongst fellow lawyers, and is the first port of call for many who require advice on cyberlaw matters.”

“Cyber-lawyer par excellence ” The Asia Pacific Legal 500- the Guide to Asia’s Commercial Law Firms 2005

The Legal 500 is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide.

The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2005/06 – The Guide to Asia’s Commercial Law Firms, in the Dispute Resolution category, included Pavan Duggal and quoted as below:

“Pavan Duggal is a cyber –lawyer par excellence at nice IP/IT outfit Pavan Duggal Associates Advocates, a firm which has notched up a string of outstanding achievements in recent years, including representing the complainant in India’s first case of cyber crime conviction, and acting for the plaintiff in one of Asia’s first cases of cyber defamation.”

“Leading Individuals-IT and Telecommunications (2005/06)”

The Asia Pacific Legal 500- the Guide to Asia’s Commercial Law Firms

2005 The Legal 500 is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide.

The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2005/06 – The Guide to Asia’s Commercial Law Firms included Pavan Duggal, Pavan Duggal Associates Advocates as a leading individual in “Leading Individuals- IT and Telecommunication” category.

“Leading Individuals-TMT (2010/ 2011)”

The Legal 500, Asia Pacific- the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession The Legal 500 is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide.

The Legal 500, Asia Pacific, 2010/11- the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession included Pavan Duggal, Pavan Duggal Associates Advocates as a leading individual in “Leading Individuals- TMT” category.

“The Legal 500, Asia Pacific - the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession, 2010/ 2011, Recommends Pavan Duggal for Data Protection Matters”

The Legal 500, Asia Pacific - the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession 2011. The Legal 500 is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide. The Legal 500, Asia Pacific, 2010/11- the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession included in the TMT category and quoted as below:

“Niche technology law firm Pavan Duggal Associates Advocates advises clients across a range of cuttingedge technology issues. Managing partner Pavan Duggal has secured various orders from the Delhi High Court in relation to data protection matters.”

“Leading Individuals-TMT (2012)”

The Legal 500, Asia Pacific - the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession 2012

The Legal 500 is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide.

The Legal 500, Asia Pacific, 2012- the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession included Pavan Duggal, Pavan Duggal Associates Advocates as a leading individual in “Leading Individuals- TMT” category.

“The Legal 500, Asia Pacific - the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession (2012) Recommends Pavan Duggal, lawyer with considerable repute, for cyber law and e-commerce”

The Legal 500, Asia Pacific - the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession The Legal 500 is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide.

The Legal 500, Asia Pacific, 2012- the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession included Pavan Duggal Associates Advocates as a leading individual in “TMT” category and quoted as under:

“Niche technology firm Pavan Duggal Associates Advocates handles contentious and advisory work but ‘excels at IT litigation’ and, in the form of managing partner Pavan Duggal, has a practitioner of ‘considerable repute’ for cyber law and e-commerce. Recent highlights include securing a landmark judgment regarding the privacy of information stored on a laptop.”

“The Legal 500, Asia Pacific - the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession (2013) Recommends Pavan Duggal as a Cyber Law Expert”

The Legal 500, Asia Pacific - the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession 2013

The Legal 500 is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide. The Legal 500, Asia Pacific - the Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession included Pavan Duggal Associates in the Intellectual Property category and quoted as:

“Niche technology firm Pavan Duggal Associates Advocates’ IP practice focuses on emerging technologies and their relationship with existing IT law. Pavan Duggal is an expert on cyber law and e-commerce law.”

“Leading Individuals-TMT (2013)”

The Legal 500, Asia Pacific – the Client’s Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession

The Legal 500 is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide. The Legal 500, Asia Pacific – the Client’s Guide to the Asia Pacific Legal Profession included Pavan Duggal, Pavan Duggal Associates Advocates as a Leading individual in “Leading Individuals-TMT” category.

“Leading Lawyers (2014)” The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2014's guide to outstanding lawyers in Asia Pacific 2014

The Legal 500 is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide.

Pavan Duggal has been listed in the “Leading Lawyers” list under the TMT and the Intellectual Property category

“The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2014 Recommends Pavan Duggal for Intellectual Property and TMT”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2014's guide to outstanding lawyers in Asia Pacific 2013

The Legal 500 is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide. Pavan Duggal ha been recommended by The Legal 500, Asia Pacific editorial in the following practice areas:

Intellectual property, New Delhi TMT, New Delhi

“Certificate of Honour” Supreme Court Bar Association November 2013

Pavan Duggal was Honoured by the Chief Justice of India on the Law Day function held in the Supreme Court Premises on November 26, 2013, for authoring Book entitled “Law Relating to I-pads, Tablets, Smart Phones, Smart devices”

“Certificate of Commemoration” Gurgaon Police January 2014

Pavan Duggal was commemorated with the Honorary Recognition for Contribution by Gurgaon Police at the workshop on Cyber Crime Investigation which was organized by the Gurgaon Police on January 7, 2014

“UDBHAV SHIKHAR SAMMAN” December 2013

Pavan Duggal was awarded with the UDBHAV SHIKHAR SAMMAN for his contributions to Indian Literature, social concern and participation in the care of needy and down trodden people irrespective of race, religion, caste or creed.

“Speaker of Eminence” Delhi Management Institute (DMA) February 2014

Pavan Duggal was conferred with the “Speaker of Eminence” award for Outstanding Contrbution at the 4th Women Entrepreneurship Conference – “Entrepreneurial Leadership in Women for Resurgent India” organized by Delhi Management Institute on February 20, 2014 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi where he spoke on the various legal considerations which need to be taken into account by women entrepreneurs, while functioning in the digital ecosystem.

“Felicitation Plaque” Computer Society of India, Noida Chapter & Institute of Accountants of India, Noida Chapter

Pavan Duggal was felicitated with the Felicitation Plaque on the occasion of seminar on “Data Privacy, Cyber Crime, Social Media, Legal and Management Implication on Corporate Governance” organized by Computer Society of India, Noida Chapter & Institute of Accountants of India, Noida Chapter on February 22, 2014 where he was invited as a speaker.

“Certificate for Contribution” The Indus Entrepreneurs Delhi-NCR- Indian Institute of Technology -Delhi (Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer) February 2014

Pavan Duggal was commemorated with the Certificate for Contribution for his contributions as a faculty member for the “StartUp Accelerator Program”- an entrepreneurship program by TiE Delhi-NCR- IIT-D (FITT).

“Recognition as Chief Guest” Institute of Professional Excellence and Management March 2014

Pavan Duggal was conferred with the Chief Guest Trophy at the National Seminar on “Information Technology and Cyberlaws” organized by the Institute of Professional Excellence and Management on March 1, 2014.

For more: http://www.ipemgzb.ac.in/Image/seminar_ISCL_brochure.pdf

ALGORHYTHM Plaque Computer Society of India and Jamia Milia Islamia March 2014

Pavan Duggal was presented the ALGORHYTHM Plaque in his capacity as the Chief Guest at ALGORHYTHM, the annual technical cultural fest at Jamia Milia Islamia organized by Computer Society of India on March 21, 2014.

Sahitya Seva Samman 2014 Kavitayan- Intellectual & Cultural Platform for Advocates of Supreme Court of India

Pavan Duggal was awarded Sahitya Seva Samman 2014 by Kavitayan, Intellectual & Cultural Platform for Advocates of Supreme Court of India on April 11, 2014 for his remarkable contribution to the cause of Cyberlaw and its growth as a distinct discipline of legal jurisprudence.

"Felicitation Plaque of Gurgaon Police, Haryana Police" Gurgaon Police, Haryana Police June 2014

Pavan Duggal was conferred with felicitation plaque on the occasion of his having delivered the lecture as Cyberlaw Expert and Guest Speaker during the Summer Internship Program on Cyber Security organized on 6th June, 2014 in the office of Commissioner of Police, Gurgaon Police, Haryana Police.

"Samsung Commemorative Trophy" Samsung June 2014

Pavan Duggal was conferred with commemorative trophy on the occasion for having delivered the lecture on Cyberlaw and emerging issues.

"Indian Air Force Commemorative Plaque" College of Warfare, Indian Air Force July 2014

Pavan Duggal was conferred with College of Warfare, Indian Air Force commemorative plaque on the occasion for having delivered the lecture on Cyberlaw and Emerging Issues.

"CIOs of India Plaque" INFOSEC July 2014

Pavan Duggal was honoured with CIOs of India plaque as a token of appreciation for his contribution to the seminar on Cyber Threats in 21st Century organized by CIOs of India alongwith Indian Infosec Consortium on 11th July, 2014, powered by ISMF.

National Seminar On “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in University Governance Trophy Jawaharlal Nehru University January 2016

Pavan Duggal was awarded with the National Seminar On “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in University Governance Trophy on the occasion of his being the Chief Guest at the National Seminar On “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in University Governance organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University on 30/01/2016 at New Delhi.

TEDxFORE School Trophy FORE School of Management School January 2016

Pavan Duggal was honoured with TEDxFORESchool Trophy on the occasion of his being a Speaker at the event organized by FORE School of Management on 30th January, 2016 at New Delhi

Annual Cyber Security Seminar Trophy Cyber Security Group, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi on February 2016

Pavan Duggal was conferred with Annual Cyber Security Seminar on “Cyber Security Spectrum – A Head Start” Trophy for delivering his keynote address at Annual Cyber Security Seminar on “Cyber Security Spectrum – A Head Start” organized by Cyber Security Group, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi on 26th February, 2016 at New Delhi.

16th CAN Information & Communication Technology Conference Trophy CAN Federation and Internet Society, Nepal at Kathmandu, Nepal February 2016

Pavan Duggal was awarded the 16th CAN Information & Communication Technology Conference Trophy in recognition of his being a Moderator at the 16th CAN Information & Communication Technology Conference held on 2nd February, 2016 organized by CAN Federation and Internet Society, Nepal at Kathmandu, Nepal.

16th CAN Information & Communication Technology Conference Trophy CAN Federation and Internet Society, Nepal at Kathmandu, Nepal February 2016

Pavan Duggal was awarded with 16th CAN Information & Communication Technology Conference Trophy in recognition of his being a Keynote Speaker at the 16th CAN Information & Communication Technology Conference held on 1st February, 2016 organized by CAN Federation and Internet Society, Nepal at Kathmandu, Nepal.

Delhi Bar Association December 2015

Pavan Duggal was felicitated by the Delhi Bar Association on the occasion 125th Quasqui-Centennial Celebration of Delhi Bar Association on 18th December, 2015. He was felicitated by Mr. Rajnath Singh, Hon'ble Minister of Home Affairs, Government of India for his exemplary contribution in the legal profession, especially in the discipline of Cyberlaw.

Sliver Jubilee” 25th Annual Conference: Delhi Psychiatric Society Trophy Delhi Psychiatric Society December 2015

Pavan Duggal was awarded with the “Sliver Jubilee” 25th Annual Conference: Delhi Psychiatric Society Trophy on the occasion of his delivering a keynote address at “Sliver Jubilee” 25th Annual Conference: Delhi Psychiatric Society on 20th December, 2015 held at New Delhi

Mar 2017 – Present

Honorary Chief Legal Advisor

Pavan Duggal is the Honorary Chief Legal Advisor of the Delhi Psychiatric Society to contribute to guide Psychiatrists in Delhi on their compliances concerning Electronic Medical Records and Electronic Health Records

Rajasthan State Judicial Academy

Cyberlaw Expert

Pavan Duggal was invited by the Rajasthan State Judicial Academy to address the training program on Cyberlaw on 26th February, 2017. He talked the role of Judges in combating cybercrimes. He talked about trials of cybercrimes in India and the role of Judges for the same. He further talked about the practical challenges in cybercrime prosecution thereof.

Army Institute of Law, Mohali 24th September, 2016

Pavan Duggal was invited as the Keynote Speaker at the National Seminar-2016 on “Virtual Realities and Emerging Inequalities” held at Army Institute of Law, Mohali on 24th September, 2016. He addressed the inaugural session as Keynote Expert Speaker. During his address, Pavan Duggal identified various legal and policy challenges that have been before the advent of virtual realities and further highlight the need for policy makers and Governments of the world to address the legal and the regulatory challenges posed by the virtual realities. He further underlined the need for coming up with enabling legal frameworks for the purposes of ensuring the further mainstream adoption of virtual reality as an integral part of digital life in today’s times.

ISMG

Member

Mar 2017 – Present

Pavan Duggal is the Member of the Advisory Board of Information Security Media Group being one of the foremost Groups providing various media and related publication of various issues pertaining to information security.

Cyber Awareness Ambassador Program South-East District, Delhi Police

Member

Jan 2017 – Present

Pavan Duggal has been invited to join the Advisory Panel on Cyber Awareness Ambassador Program, South-East District, Delhi Police. Pavan Duggal attended the first meeting of the Advisory Panel on Cyber Awareness Ambassador Program, South-East District, Delhi Police held on 6th January 2017 . In the said meeting, the contours of the Cyber Awareness Ambassador Program were detailed. Pavan Duggal provided his various inputs on further strengthening the program. The meeting was chaired by Mr. M Harsha Vardhan, IPS Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, South East District, Delhi Police.

Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science

Sep 2017 – Sep 2017

Speaker

Pavan Duggal addressed the National Seminar on Emerging Crimes – Challenges for Forensic Science organized by Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science from 17-18 August, 2017 at New Delhi. Pavan Duggal spoke on the subject of emerging trends in cybercrimes and also forensic science capabilities. Pavan Duggal demonstrated the practical aspects that need to be kept in mind by cyber forensic experts while detecting and investigating cybercrimes and handling electronic evidence in cybercrime matters.

Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT)

Sep 2017 – Sep 2017

Speaker

Pavan Duggal was invited to address the TDSAT Seminar on Fundamentals and Future of Dispute Resolution in ABC&T (Airport, Broadcasting, Cyber & Telecom) held on 9th September, 2017 at Bangalore. Pavan Duggal spoke on the overview of the Indian Cyberlaw and further legal developments and how new remedies have been conferred on affected persons under the Indian Cyberlaw for the redressal of their grievances. Pavan Duggal spoke about the need for far more robust dispute resolution mechanisms to be incorporated in the law. He further highlighted the need for expanding the scope of jurisprudence of Cyber Appellate Tribunal, functions of which are vested in Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). His speech was followed by very interactive Questions & Answers sessions wherein various members of the Bar asked various clarifications about different aspects pertaining to dispute resolution mechanism under the Indian Cyberlaw.

Amity Business School

Panelist

31st August, 2017

Pavan Duggal was invited as the Panelist at the Panel Discussions on Challenges in Cyberspace on 31st August, 2017 organized by Amity Business School. The said event was held as pre-event for the Global Conference on Cyber Space 2017. During his address, Pavan talked about various cyber legal nuances that students and youth of today’s times have to keep in mind so as to deal with potential legal challenges in cyberspace. He further highlighted various practical strategies that can be adopted by youth and students to protect themselves from potential legal liability for acts done in cyberspace as also in the digital and mobile ecosystem.

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing

Aug 2017 – Aug 2017

Chief Guest

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the Chief Guest at One-Day Awareness Workshop on Cyber And Information Security Under Information Security Education & Awareness (ISEA) Project Phase-II organized by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing on 1st August, 2017.He not only inaugurated the said Workshop but also spoke about the overall cyber legal challenges that the ecosystem is facing at the present stage, both internationally and nationally. He highlighted various practical challenges that India is facing in the field of regulation of cyber security. He emphasized the need for enacting a cyber security legislations to protect India’s sovereign interest in cyberspace.

Conference on Social Media & The Armed Forces

Aug 2017 – Aug 2017

Keynote Speaker

South Asia Defence & Strategic Review 29th August, 2017

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the Keynote Speaker at the Conference on Social Media & The Armed Forces organized by the South Asia Defence & Strategic Review alongwith Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) on 29th August, 2017 at New Delhi. During his keynote speech, Pavan Duggal talked about Indian Penal Code and laws governing social media and what are the specific challenges impacting social media for the Armed Forces. He further highlighted various strategies of how Armed Forces need to adopt a more proactive and ingenious approach of dealing with legal and policy challenges thrown up social media.

ISMG Fraud Prevention Summit

Aug 2017 – Aug 2017

Keynote Speaker

ISMG Fraud Prevention Summit 9th August, 2017

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a Keynote Speaker at the ISMG Fraud Prevention Summit organized by ISMG on 9th August, 2017 at Mumbai. During his keynote speech, Pavan Duggal talked about what legal strategies have to be adopted by companies when they have met with cyber security breaches and how effectively companies can work with law enforcement agencies and regulators.

Verizon

Aug 2017 – Aug 2017

Speaker

Roundtable on Cyber Security

Pavan Duggal was invited to address the Roundtable on Cyber Security organized at Mumbai by Verizon on 7th August, 2017. He spoke about the cyber security landscape in India and abroad. He highlighted appropriate inputs that need to be an integral part of corporate strategies in the near future.

CII FinTech 2017

Jul 2017 – Jul 2017

Panelist

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the panelist for the discussion on Risk and Regulation in FinTech World at CII FinTech 2017 held on 28th July, 2017 organized by Confederation of Indian Industry at New Delhi. In his remarks, he highlighted the massive increase in cybercrimes that have taken place in India after demonetization. He further highlighted the need for India to take stringent steps to strengthen its position concerning cyber security.

UPES

Jul 2017 – Jul 2017

Speaker

2nd Law Round Table on Preparing Legal Specialists for Tomorrow

Pavan Duggal was invited to address 2nd Law Round Table on ‘Preparing Legal Specialists for Tomorrow’ organized by the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies on 28th July, 2017 at the National Sports Club of India, New Delhi. In his keynote address, he spoke about newly emerging technologies and the legal impact on legal professionals and how the legal specialist have to de-learn and re-learn their skillsets for the latest technological developments which are likely to change the scenario in the future. He specifically highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence and blockchains as important vectors which are likely to impact their legal professions very quickly in the coming times. He was honoured with A Thicket of 8 Trees at the Periphery of Sundarbans National Park, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal India by University of Petroleum & Energy Studies for his participation in 2nd Law Round Table on Preparing Legal Specialists for Tomorrow organized by the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies on 28th July, 2017.

Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Apr 2017 – May 2017 Resource Person

Department of Commerce Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Pavan Duggal was invited as the Resource Person at One Week Faculty Development Programme on Evolving Paradigms in Commerce Education and Management Research organized by Department of Commerce, Hansraj College, University of Delhi from April 28th, 2017 - May 4th, 2017. During his address, he sensitized various members of the commerce faculty of University of Delhi and other Universities about emerging Cyberlaw challenges in the evolving paradigm in commerce education and management research. He further highlighted the need for keeping in mind various practices from the international societies as also emerging trends in commerce faculty.

Confederation of Indian Industry

Apr 2017 – Apr 2017

Special Guest

Pavan Duggal was invited as a special guest to address the inaugural session of Delhi State Information & Cyber Security Summit organized by Confederation of Indian Industry on 25th April, 2017 at New Delhi. During his special address, he talked about various legal strategies that need to be adopted by companies as they go forward meeting with cyber security challenges. He further highlighted specific approaches that companies need to adopt in the context of compliances with mandatory reporting of cyber security breaches and the need for companies to exercise due diligence and compliance with the parameters of existing laws apart from complying with international best practices.

Vivekananda International Foundation

Apr 2017 – Apr 2017

Panelist

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the panelist at the National Seminar on Internet Governance organized by Vivekananda International Foundation on 25th April, 2017 at New Delhi. In his session, Pavan Duggal highlighted various legal, policy and regulatory perspectives of Internet Governance from the standpoint of cyber security and the need for revisiting the international discussions on Internet Governance, given the emergence of cyber security and net neutrality.

ACMA Automechanika

Mar 2017 – Mar 2017

Panelist

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the Panelist at the National seminar on ‘Preparing the Aftermarket for Digital Economy’ organized by ACMA Automechanika held on 21-22 March, 2017 at New Delhi. He highlighted the various cyber security and Cyberlaw compliance challenges that automotive industry in India needs to be prepared for as it proceeds towards the digital economy. He further highlighted the need for the automotive sector to be aware of cyber security threats and further highlighted the need for adopting proactive strategies for compliance for automotive industry as it prepares for aftermarket using digital economy.

Conference on Compliance Challenges Concerning Health & Medical Industry in India

Mar 2017 – Mar 2017

Moderator

Pavan Duggal addressed and moderated the Conference on Compliance Challenges Concerning Health & Medical Industry in India, which was organized on 16th March, 2017 at India International Centre. The said Conference was organized by Cyberlaws.Net and Pavan Duggal Associates, Advocates. During his keynote address, he spoke at length about the existing legal landscape pertaining to Electronic Medical Records,Electronic Health Records and also identified various gaps that exist in law. He further recommended various legal strategies to be adopted by stakeholders so as to protect not just privacy and data privacy of patients, but at the same time enable medical institutions to carry on with their research and medical related activities. He further gave various recommendations on specific steps to be taken by the Government to strengthen the legal framework with respect to both Electronic Medical Records and Electronic Health Records in India. Thereafter, Mr. Duggal moderated an interactive session comprising of top thought leaders in the Electronic Medical Records and Electronic Health Records ecosystem and talked about strategies that need to be adopted in India concerning e-health and related regulated legal frameworks.

Digital Transformation Summit Governance Now

Pavan Duggal was invited to be panelist at the panel discussions at Digital Transformation Summit organized by Governance Now, Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB TV) alongwith Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India on 1st March, 2017. During his speech at the Digital Transformation Summit, He highlighted the practical challenges that India is currently facing in the context of digital transformation Further he spoke about the inadequacy of Indian cyber legal frameworks to deal with privacy and data protection, He further emphasized the need for India to catch up with other nations for enacting legislations on cyber security. He also highlighted the need for proactive steps to be taken both by the Government and also by private stakeholders for the digital transformation as part of a national agenda which aims to transform India into a knowledge society and economy.

ICEGOV 2017

Mar 2017 – Mar 2017

Invited Discussant

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the Invited Discussant at the Track 5: Ethics and the Dark Side on 8th March, 2017 at ICEGOV held in New Delhi from 7-9th March, 2017. The ICEGOV 2017 was organized by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India and United Nations University. He spoke as an Indian National Expert in the area of darkside and darknet. He gave the Indian context for various papers that were presented at the said Session he also gave insights about the Indian context and experience in relation to the papers presented. He presented his views at the session on the gaps that exist in the Indian Cyberlaw on darkside and darknet and further suggested distinct mechanism and approaches that need to be adopted in India in strengthening the legal frameworks to deal with the darkside.

ISACA

Mar 2017 – Mar 2017

Chief Guest

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the Chief Guest at the Annual Meeting of ISACA held on 25th March, 2017. During his address, he highlighted the emerging cyber security challenges being faced by the world in general and India in particular. He further laid down the legal strategies that need to be adopted by stakeholders in today’s scenario to potentially limit their exposure to legal liability.

Maitreyi College, University of Delhi

Pavan Duggal was the Chief Guest at the Optimum 2017 which was organized by Commerce Society of Shivaji College, University of Delhi on 22nd March, 2017. During his address, Pavan Duggal identified key challenges faced by the youth today in cyberspace and the need for youngsters to be careful while uploading any content on the Internet. He further highlighted the legal ramifications and challenges faced by educational institutions given the extensive use of social media and also highlighted various emerging trends in the area of Cyberlaw and Cybersecurity.

Internet of Things India Expo 2017

Feb 2017 – Feb 2017

Panelist

Pavan Duggal was invited to address the panel discussions on Cyber Security: Challenges and Opportunities at the Internet of Things India Expo 2017 held on 10th February, 2017, organized by Exhibitions Group at New Delhi. He had moderated the panel discussions. The panelists raised various issues on what further needs to be done for the purposes of further making the ecosystem more secure. He highlighted various legal and policy approaches that India needs to follow in order to be a beacon in the area of cyber security law jurisprudence in the coming times.

CBI Academy

Feb 2017 – Feb 2017

Subject Expert

Pavan Duggal was invited by the Central Bureau of Investigation Academy at Ghaziabad to address the special course for CBI officers on the subject of digital evidence and connected legal evidence on 17th February, 2017. He taught CBI officers across the country who are responsible for investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes.

Gujarat Cyber Suraksha Kawach

Feb 2017 – Feb 2017 Panelist

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the panelist at the launch of Gujarat Cyber Suraksha Kawach conference on the occasion of Internet Safety Day on 7th February, 2017. Pavan talked about the relevance of cyber safety and the need for putting in place appropriate legal frameworks concerning cyber safety and cyber security.

Indian Institute of Public Administration

Feb 2017 – Feb 2017

Expert

Pavan Duggal was invited to address the inaugural session of the program on training the trainers conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi on 6th February, 2017. Pavan Duggal addressed about the National Information Technology Policy 2012, National E-mail Policy and National Cyber Security Policy and the relevance in contribution in further development of Digital India frameworks.

Indian Institute of Public Administration

Feb 2017 – Feb 2017

Guest Faculty

Pavan Duggal was invited to be the Guest Faculty for the training workshop on social conflict analysis and resolution approaches conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi and sponsored by the Training Division, Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension, Government of India from 6th – 8th February, 2017.

MERI College

Feb 2017 – Feb 2017

Panelist

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a panelist at the plenary session entitled “Legal challenges and solutions of digitization” at the 5th International Conference on Digital Economy: Emerging technology challenges and opportunities” on 23rd February, 2017 organized by MERI College in collaboration with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India. He spoke about various legal challenges, issues and aspects which have been raised due to the phenomenon of demonetization. He further highlighted the appropriate responses that need to be adopted at National and corporate levels so as to deal with the challenges of demonetization and also highlighted the need for Indian legal frameworks to be adequately beefed up to deal with emerging challenges of Cyberlaw.

Roundtable on Tallinn Manual 2.0

Feb 2017 – Feb 2017

Moderator

Pavan Duggal was the organizer and Moderator of the Roundtable on Tallinn Manual 2.0 which was organized by Cyberlaws.Net and Pavan Duggal Associates, Advocates on 16th February, 2017 at New Delhi. He addressed the Roundtable on Tallinn Manual 2.0 by giving an exhaustive overview of the relevance and utility of the principles laid down by the Tallinn Manual 2.0 and how developing countries can make Tallinn Manual 2.0 as starting point for contributing to the evolution of International law Jurisprudence applicable to cyber operations. He further highlighted various other thrust areas that need to be addressed as legal jurisprudence on cyber operations needs to evolve taking in view of the holistic perspectives. He further highlighted the need for development of international law jurisprudence, not from a western viewpoint, but from the view point of major emerging markets. After his address at the said Roundtable, there was extensive discussion between group of invited experts coming from countries such as Belgium, Belarus Estonia, Mongolia, Netherlands, and Russia. Various points were discussed which, in conclusion led to the ‘Outcome Document’ of the Roundtable on Tallinn Manual 2.0. Pavan Duggal further highlighted the need for countries such as India to charter its own way forward in the context of its contribution to the ever evolving international law jurisprudence applicable to cyberspace and cyber operations.

Vivekananda International Foundation

Feb 2017 – Feb 2017

Cyberlaw Expert

Pavan Duggal addressed the first preparatory meeting for Seminar on Internet Governance organized by National Cyber Security Council and Vivekananda International Foundation held on 3rd February, 2017. Pavan Duggal is the member of the working group on Seminar on Internet Governance at Vivekananda International Foundation, jointly organized by National Cyber Security Council and Vivekananda International Foundation

AGENDA 17

Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

Keynote Speaker

Pavan Duggal was invited to be a keynote speaker at Agenda 17 organized by DELL EMC on 17th January, 2017 at Mumbai. He talked on the subject of Cyber Security Landscape 2017. During his keynote address, he highlighted various emerging trends that are likely to be significant in the cyber security legal firmament in the year 2017. He further advocated the various strategies that need to be adopted by CIOs and CISOs in order to be fully prepared to deal with emerging complex legal exposures. He further advocated various practical methodologies for the purpose of limiting the potential exposure to legal liability for companies and the top management in the context of various compliances mandated under the law.

All India Radio

Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

Expert Guest

Pavan Duggal was invited as Expert Guest at the program on Electronic Governance organized by External Services Division of All India Radio on 2nd January, 2017. During his interview, Pavan Duggal talked about various aspects of electronic governance, various schemes announced and implemented under the electronic governance framework in India, legal mechanisms and provisions facilitating electronic governance, legal challenges facing electronic governance in India and what further needs to be done in India to make the Digital India program as also the electronic governance more secure and robust.

Bal Bharti Group of Schools

Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

Keynote Speaker

Pavan Duggal was invited to be Keynote speaker at the middle-level leadership program entitled “Looking Ahead – Changing Mindset” organized by Bal Bharti Group of Schools on 11th January, 2017. Pavan Duggal conducted the session on school leadership: proactive approaches towards use of Internet and related technology. He further highlighted the various legalities and other prudent approaches that need to be kept in mind by school leadership as they deal with the use of technology and the Internet during schooling hours and the activities done in the schooling ecosyste

Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi

Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

Cyberlaw Expert

Pavan Duggal was invited to conduct a workshop on Cyberlaw and Crimes by the Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi on 21st January, 2017. During his address at the said workshop, Pavan Duggal updated about the latest emerging trend at the global level on Cyberlaw as well as crimes. He further highlighted the various emerging paradigms in the context of cyber security and how the same will be having legal ramifications. He further conducted the workshop by giving various case studies and illustrations of different cases of how emerging challenges are now forcing Cyberlaw frameworks to develop as a response thereof to push Cyberlaw jurisprudence.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

Chief Guest

Pavan Duggal was invited as the Chief Guest at the Inaugural Session of National Conference on Embracing the Digital Era organized by University School of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University at Delhi on 12th January, 2017. During his keynote address as Chief Guest at the said Conference, Pavan Duggal highlighted the various challenges facing the digital era and specific strategies need to be adopted by countries moving forward in the management of digital era and also further strengthening the legal frameworks to enable the further growth of digital era.

Ghaziabad Management Association

Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

Distinguished Guest and Keynote Speaker

Pavan Duggal was invited as the distinguished Guest and Keynote Speaker at 27th National Annual Convention on “Digital India For Growth & Empowerment – Power to Empower” organized by Ghaziabad Management Association at Ghaziabad on 21st January, 2017. During his keynote address at the valedictory session, Pavan Duggal talked about various legal and policy issues and the intersection of electronic governance and cyber security and what further legal and policy strategies need to be adopted for the purposes of strengthening the Digital India program to transform India into a knowledge society.

ISRO

Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

Cyberlaw Expert

20th January, 2017

Pavan Duggal was invited to do a half-day workshop on Indian Cyberlaw for ISRO’s top management. Pavan Duggal conducted ½ day workshop on Indian Cyberlaw and various aspects that need to be kept in mind by ISRO and its officers.

National Police Academy

Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

Expert Guest Faculty

Pavan Duggal was invited to be Expert Guest Faculty at Three Days Mid Career Interaction between the Armed Forces and Civil Services Officers on “Cyber Security and Crime” organized by the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad on 18th January, 2017, organized for IAS, IPS, IFS officers and officers from Armed Forces. During his session, Pavan Duggal taught senior government officers about the various practical challenges being posed by cybercrime in India and the various existing legal frameworks. He further highlighted the various practical mistakes committed in the detection, investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes. He further taught various approaches that need to be adopted by police and law enforcement agencies in the context of investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes.

Symbiosis Commemorative Coin and Symbiosis Shawl Symbiosis Law School, Pune March 2016

Pavan Duggal was honoured with Symbiosis Commemorative Coin and Symbiosis Shawl in recognition of his being the Chief Guest at the Capsule Course on Legal Control of Emerging Concerns in Cyber Space organized by the Symbiosis Law School, Pune on 26th March, 2016.

Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India

Mar 2016 – Present

Faculty

#cyberlaw #egovernance

Pavan Duggal was invited as a Faculty to address the members of the Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India to talk about the legalities pertaining to electronic governance. Pavan Duggal talked about various legal considerations that need to inform any electronic governance project. He further outlined the requirements under the IT law impacting electronic governance projects and the significance of proving electronic output in electronic governance projects.

The Indus Entrepreneurs

Mar 2016 – Present

Guest Faculty

#cyberlaw #intellectualproperty, #trademark #copyrightlaw

Pavan Duggal was invited as Guest Faculty to teach the #Starts-ups Accelerator Program conducted by The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE) and Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi on 13th March, 2016 at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Pavan delivered an interactive session and interacted with young minds who are working on distinct, new start-ups in India. During the course of his session, Pavan elaborated various facets of #intellectual property portfolio that start-ups need to be mindful of. He further elaborated on the distinct procedures and methodologies that need to be adopted by start-ups when they look in the direction of monetizing data as start-ups. He further took the attendees of the said program through a wide gamut of the legalities that the law prescribes for start-ups, both in the context of intellectual property rights protection as also in the context of compliance with cyber legal frameworks prevalent in India. The session was marked with distinct participation by all participants of the said program.

National Judicial Academy, Bhopal

Jan 2016 – Present

Guest Faculty

Delhi Judicial Academy

May 2014 – Present

Speaker

European Emergency Number Association

Member

Pavan Duggal has been the member of the European Emergency Number Association.

For a tighter cyber law Business Line-The Hindu September 2013

Authors: Pavan Duggal, none #cyberlaw, #cybercommunalism, #cyberhate, #ITAct, #Information Technology Act, 2000

The recent Muzaffarnagar communal riots have brought to the forefront yet another challenge...... Read more at: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/for-a-tighter-cyber-law/article5138519.ece

Year 2012 and Section 66A of Indian Cyberlaw The Economic Times January 9, 2013 Authors: Pavan Duggal #cyberlaw, #section66A, #ITAct, #Information Technology Act, 2000