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European Court of Justice rules Internet Search Engine Operator responsible for Processing Personal Data Published by Third Parties: by Jyoti Panday — published May 14, 2014 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that an "an internet search engine operator is responsible for the processing that it carries out of personal data which appear on web pages published by third parties.” The decision adds to the conundrum of maintaining a balance between freedom of expression, protecting personal data and intermediary liability.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Two Arguments Against the Constitutionality of Section 66A: by Gautam Bhatia — published May 31, 2014 — last modified Jun 04, 2014 03:42 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Constitutional Law, Censorship, Section 66A
Gautam Bhatia explores the constitutionality of Section 66A in light of recent events.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
WSIS+10 High-Level Event: Open Consultation Process: by Prasad Krishna — published May 31, 2014 — last modified Jun 04, 2014 10:14 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Privacy
Jyoti Panday represented the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) at the WSIS+10 High-Level Event:Open Consultation Process held in Geneva from May 28 to 31, 2014.
Located in News & Media
Free Speech and Contempt of Court – I: Overview: by Gautam Bhatia — published Jun 08, 2014 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Contempt of Court
Gautam Bhatia explores an under-theorised aspect of India's free speech jurisprudence: the contempt power that equips courts to "protect the dignity of the Bench". In this introductory post, he examines jurisprudence from the US and England to inform our analysis of Indian law.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Free Speech and Contempt of Courts – II: Article 19(1)(a) and Indian Law: by Gautam Bhatia — published Jun 13, 2014 — last modified Jun 16, 2014 05:48 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Contempt of Court
Gautam Bhatia continues his examination of free speech implications of the law of contempt: the power that equips courts to "protect the dignity of the Bench".
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Response to Mozilla DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and Trusted Recursive Resolver (TRR) Comment Period: by Gurshabad Grover, Divyank Katira — published Jan 19, 2021 — last modified Jan 19, 2021 07:35 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression
CIS has submitted a response to Mozilla's DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and Trusted Recursive Resolver (TRR) Comment Period
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The Legal Validity of Internet Bans: Part I: by Geetha Hariharan and Padmini Baruah — published Oct 08, 2015 — last modified Oct 08, 2015 11:18 AM — filed under: Social Media, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Access, 69A, Section 144, Article 19(1)(a), Blocking
In recent months, there has been a spree of bans on access to Internet services in Indian states, for different reasons. The State governments have relied on Section 144, Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 to institute such bans. Despite a legal challenge, the Gujarat High Court found no infirmity in this exercise of power in a recent order. We argue that it is Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2000, and the Website Blocking Rules, which set out the legal provision and procedure empowering the State to block access to the Internet (if at all it is necessary), and not Section 144, CrPC.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Dadri reopens debate on online hate speech: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 11, 2015 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Hate Speech
The friction between free speech and hate speech has become newly intense because of social media. Twitter reflected the turmoil after the lynching of Mohammed Akhlaq in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, when some tweets justified the murder as a legitimate reaction against cow-slaughter, trending the hashtag #cowmurderers.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Seminar on "Hate Speech and Social Media": by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 05, 2014 — last modified Feb 13, 2014 06:22 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
NALSAR University of Law, in collaboration with the British Deputy High Commission organized a seminar on Hate Speech and Social Media in Hyderabad on January 4 and 5, 2014. Chinmayi Arun was one of the speakers at the seminar.
Located in News & Media
Charting the Charter: Internet Rights and Principles Online: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 21, 2013 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
This workshop is being organised by IRP Coalition on October 22 in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre. Pranesh Prakash is participating as a panelist.
Located in News & Media

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