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On social media, Modi goes soft: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 02, 2012 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social media, Internet Governance
“Truth stands on its own; it doesn’t need a prop.” Is this Mahatma Gandhi? No, it’s Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi on Twitter. Gujarat’s elections are near, but in the arena of social media, Modi has already won. From over a million subscribers on Twitter to a Facebook page flooded with “likes”, Modi’s net is cast wide.
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Freedom Song: Film Screening and Discussion: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 12, 2013 — last modified Mar 15, 2013 06:51 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Event, Internet Governance
Freedom Song, a documentary film produced by the Public Service Broadcasting Trust and directed by Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and Subi Chaturvedi will be screened at the IIHS Bangalore City Campus on March 21, 2013, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by discussions. Paranjoy will be present for the screening and will answer questions from the participants.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Namaste, Mr. Eric Schmidt: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 21, 2013 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
An article by R. Jai Krishna published in the Wall Street Journal on March 20, 2013 quotes Sunil Abraham.
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Press controls ‘send wrong message to rest of world’: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 26, 2013 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
Britain could trigger an international media crackdown if the Government goes ahead with plans for a Royal Charter to introduce a new Press regulator, free speech campaigners warned yesterday.
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CIS Welcomes Standing Committee Report on IT Rules: by Pranesh Prakash — published Mar 27, 2013 — last modified Apr 03, 2013 10:54 AM — filed under: IT Act, Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Featured, Censorship, Homepage
The Centre for Internet and Society welcomes the report by the Standing Committee on Subordinate Legislation, in which it has lambasted the government and has recommended that the government amend the Rules it passed in April 2011 under section 79 of the Information Technology Act.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
GNI Assessment Finds ICT Companies Protect User Privacy and Freedom of Expression: by Elonnai Hickok — published Jan 20, 2014 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
Elonnai Hickok analyses a public report recently published by GNI on the independent assessment process for Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo. The report finds Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo to be in compliance with the GNI principles on privacy and freedom of expression.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Making the Powerful Accountable: by Chinmayi Arun — published Jan 30, 2014 — last modified Jan 30, 2014 06:43 AM — filed under: Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Transparency and Accountability, Internet Governance, Openness
If powerful figures are not subjected to transparent court proceedings, the opacity in the face of a critical issue is likely to undermine public faith in the judiciary.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
FOEX Live: June 1-7, 2014: by Geetha Hariharan — published Jun 07, 2014 — last modified Jun 07, 2014 01:33 PM — filed under: IT Act, Social Media, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Privacy, FOEX Live, Surveillance, Censorship
A weekly selection of news on online freedom of expression and digital technology from across India (and some parts of the world).
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Right to be forgotten poses a legal dilemma in India: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 09, 2014 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Privacy
The “right to be forgotten” judgment has raised a controversy, while some argue that it upholds an individual’s privacy, others say it leaves a lot of room for interpretation.
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Facebook: Limiting access to social media can restrict freedom of speech: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 08, 2013 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Privacy
In its counter-affidavit to the PIL in the Delhi high court, Facebook has argued that limiting access to social media can limit an individual's freedom of speech and expression.
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