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Why Does Mainstream Indian Discourse On Digital Inclusion Leave Out Disability?: by Prasad Krishna — published May 19, 2017
India’s crusade for digitisation and digital inclusion has failed millions of Indians with disabilities. Will the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act change that?
Located in Accessibility / News & Media
Why experts are worried about Aadhaar-based authentication: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 07, 2016 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
As private companies are increasingly using Aadhaar data, is the privacy and security of personal data really at risk? What do those defending Aadhaar have to say?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why Geospatial Bill is draconian and how it will hurt startups: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 02, 2016 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
Last week, the Indian government rejected Google’s plans to map Indian cities, tourist spots and mountain ranges, using the 360-degree panoramic Google Street View feature.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why India snubbed Facebook's free Internet offer: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 27, 2016 — last modified Feb 27, 2016 07:49 AM — filed under: Free Basics, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
The social media giant wanted to give the people of India free access to a chunk of the Internet, but the people weren't interested.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why India’s attempt to police digital maps and satellite images is a ‘dumb’ idea: by Prasad Krishna — published May 08, 2016 — filed under: Internet Governance
Are we back to the license raj?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why Indians are turning down Facebook's free internet: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 17, 2016 — filed under: Free Basics, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
Imagine a billion of the world’s poorest gaining overnight access to health information, education, and professional help — for free. Add to this one rich man who wants to make that dream a reality.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why is the UIDAI cracking down on individuals that hoard Aadhaar data?: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 17, 2016 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Private firms' offer to print Aadhaar details on plastic card a breach of law.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why piracy is tough to rein in: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 06, 2010 — last modified Apr 02, 2011 10:16 AM — filed under: Intellectual Property Rights
“Video market is being treated as a poor cousin of the film industry”
Located in News & Media
Why the Internet is Making India Furious: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 28, 2016 — filed under: Free Basics, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Social Media
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) in Bangalore is a kind of hacker club for wonks and lawyers obsessed with issues of digital rights and global development. Not exactly the mainstream kids’ lunch table. But the Center was brought into sudden relief this week, thanks to … Mark Zuckerberg.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Why The New Government Policy Mandating Panic Buttons On Phones Isn’t Going To Protect Women: by Prasad Krishna — published May 15, 2016 — filed under: Gender, Internet Governance
Recently, the Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology Mr Ravi Shankar Prasad tweeted about new rules mandating a panic button in every cell phone sold in the country from January 2017. To keep ladies safe, of course.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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