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India seeks a tighter grip on social media: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 25, 2012 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Public Accountability, Internet Governance, Censorship
India, with the world's third largest number of Facebook users, is clamping down on social media after recent posting of inflammatory videos on Web sites.
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India Seeks to Limit Use of Maps and Satellite Images: by Prasad Krishna — published May 28, 2016 — filed under: Internet Governance
Indians are discussing a plan to ban use of maps or satellite images of the country without approval from the government.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India sees biggest improvement in Internet freedom, says report: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 07, 2014 — filed under: Internet Governance, Censorship
Big stride ascribed to removal of restrictions imposed in 2013; globally, Internet freedom sees decline.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India Sets Strict New Net Neutrality Rules: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 11, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, Free Basics, Net Neutrality, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Facebook, Internet Governance
In India, advocates of net neutrality have welcomed new rules by the telecom regulator that have blocked efforts by Facebook to offer free but limited access to the web in the country’s fast growing Internet market.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India Should Watch Its Internet Watchmen: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 28, 2011 — last modified May 06, 2011 05:08 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
The month after terrorists attacked Mumbai in 2008, India's government initiated legislation enabling it to eavesdrop on electronic communication and block websites on grounds of national security. There was no public debate before the bill in question was introduced, and hardly any debate inside parliament itself before it passed in 2009. In the law, there were no guidelines about the extent to which an individual's right to privacy would be breached. And there was certainly no mention, and therefore, reassurance, that due process would be followed when it came to restricting access to websites. This article by Rahul Bhatia was published in the Wall Street Journal on March 28, 2011.
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India slowly gets to grips with ecommerce: by Prasad Krishna — published May 19, 2010 — last modified Apr 04, 2011 06:46 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Growth in computer use and Internet penetration will help e-commerce.
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India Still Trying To Turn Optional Aadhaar Identification Number Into A Mandatory National Identity System: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 22, 2016 — last modified Mar 24, 2016 06:34 AM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
from the sliding-down-the-slippery-slope-to-disaster dept
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India takes its first serious step toward privacy regulation – but it may be misguided: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 15, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The world’s second-most populous nation may be on the cusp of embracing privacy legislation. After several false starts the Indian government appears ready to accept the need for some form of regulation.
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India threatens action against Twitter for ethnic violence 'rumors': by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 27, 2012 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social media, Internet Governance, Censorship
India threatened to take action on Thursday against Twitter over content alleged to have inflamed ethnic tensions, as leaked documents revealed the government scrambling to censor online material.
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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

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