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India To Let Private Companies Access Citizens’ Biometric Data: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 27, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
India, home to the world’s largest national biometric registry, plans to begin sharing citizens’ data with the country’s private companies and startups.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
John Doe order in R.K. Productions Pvt. Ltd. V.BSNL,MTNL, Bharti and Ors. (movie 3): by Jai Anand — published May 26, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance
This is the 'John Doe' order obtained by R.K. Productions Pvt. Ltd. , the producers of movie '3' against 14 ISPs and other unknown entitties restraining them from infringing their copyrights of the movie.
Located in Internet Governance / Resources
John Doe order in UTV Software Communications Limited vs. Home Cable Network Ltd. and Ors. (movie 7 Khoon Maaf): by Prasad Krishna — published May 26, 2012 — last modified May 26, 2012 08:09 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
This is the case filed by UTV Software Communication against Home cable Network and other uknown network operators. restraining them from infringing the copyrights under Section 14(1) and Section 16 of the Copyright Act, 1957 for its movie '7 Khoon maaf' and 'Thank You' and the Court granted an interim injunction called 'john doe' order under Order 39 Rule 1 and Rule 3 of CPC, 1908.
Located in Internet Governance / Resources
Net neutrality: Trai receives over 2 lakh mails: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 14, 2015 — last modified May 08, 2015 02:11 AM — filed under: Telecom, Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
The idea of an open internet can bring together not just worried netizens but politicians of all hues.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Don't Do Nothing. Take a Stand on Net Neutrality.: by T. Vishnu Vardhan — published Apr 15, 2015 — last modified May 08, 2015 02:11 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
Are you wondering what Net Neutrality is, and why the term has suddenly got so much attention in India among the Netizens? Do you need to be concerned about Net Neutrality? We will try to address these in this short post on Net Neutrality.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Net neutrality debate rages: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 15, 2015 — last modified May 08, 2015 02:45 PM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
While Airtel has put out a statement on the pull out by Flipkart, other operators are playing a cautious game.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Live Chat: For a neutral net: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 15, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 07:13 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
How much do you know about net neutrality? How does it affect you?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Indians Join ‘Save the Internet’ Campaign: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 15, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 07:42 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
In India, hundreds of thousands have joined a public campaign to ensure equal access to the Internet as an impassioned debate engulfs the country on what is called “net neutrality.”
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Now you can search Google in Kannada, in your handwriting: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 18, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 08:29 AM — filed under: Openness, Internet Governance, Access to Knowledge
All you need to do is to make changes in settings on your phone or tablet.
Located in Openness / News & Media
Net neutrality: Net activism packs a punch: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 19, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 09:02 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect, Censorship
For the first time in the history of internet campaigns in India, a protest movement has successfully changed the course of a debate without having to take to the streets. The net neutrality movement is being fought almost totally in the virtual world. Hashtag activism isn't new in India. In recent times, several big campaigns have been bolstered by the internet which helped mobilize mass support and kept people constantly updated on events. Pink Chaddi, Jan Lokpal and the Nirbhaya movements were some examples of successful on-the-ground campaigns that were galvanized by social media. But they still needed public action — dharnas, candlelight vigils and actual pink undies — to make a difference.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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