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Submission to the Facebook Oversight Board: Policy on Cross-checks: by [in alphabetical order] Anamika Kundu, Digvijay Singh, Divyansha Sehgal and Torsha Sarkar — published Feb 07, 2022 — last modified Feb 09, 2022 05:31 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Freedom, Facebook, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) submitted public comments to the Facebook Oversight Board on a policy consultation.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Panel discussion on 'How to Avoid Digital ID Systems That Put People at Risk: Lessons from Afghanistan' at Freedom Online Conference: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 03, 2021 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Digital ID, Internet Governance
Amber Sinha participated as a panelist in a panel discussion on How to Avoid Digital ID Systems That Put People at Risk: Lessons from Afghanistan at the Freedom Online Conference yesterday.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Right to Exclusion, Government Spaces, and Speech: by Torsha Sarkar — published Jul 02, 2021 — last modified Jul 02, 2021 12:05 PM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Intermediary Liability, Information Technology
The conclusion of the litigation surrounding Trump blocking its critiques on Twitter brings to forefront two less-discussed aspects of intermediary liability: a) if social media platforms could be compelled to ‘carry’ speech under any established legal principles, thereby limiting their right to exclude users or speech, and b) whether users have a constitutional right to access social media spaces of elected officials. This essay analyzes these issues under the American law, as well as draws parallel for India, in light of the ongoing litigation around the suspension of advocate Sanjay Hegde’s Twitter account.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
On the legality and constitutionality of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021: by Torsha Sarkar, Gurshabad Grover, Raghav Ahooja, Pallavi Bedi and Divyank Katira — published Jun 21, 2021 — last modified Jun 21, 2021 11:52 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability, Internet Freedom, Information Technology
This note examines the legality and constitutionality of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The analysis is consistent with previous work carried out by CIS on issues of intermediary liability and freedom of expression.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
New rules leave social media users vulnerable: Experts: by Krupa Joseph — published Jun 14, 2021 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance
They analyse the implications of the government vs Twitter controversy on individual privacy
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Regulating Sexist Online Harassment as a Form of Censorship: by Amber Sinha — published May 31, 2021 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
This paper is part of a series under IT for Change’s project, Recognize, Resist, Remedy: Combating Sexist Hate Speech Online. The series, titled Rethinking Legal-Institutional Approaches to Sexist Hate Speech in India, aims to create a space for civil society actors to proactively engage in the remaking of online governance, bringing together inputs from legal scholars, practitioners, and activists. The papers reflect upon the issue of online sexism and misogyny, proposing recommendations for appropriate legal-institutional responses. The series is funded by EdelGive Foundation, India and International Development Research Centre, Canada.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Regulating Sexist Online Harassment: A Model of Online Harassment as a Form of Censorship: by Amber Sinha — published May 31, 2021 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
Located in Internet Governance / Files
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
Mapping Web Censorship & Net Neutrality Violations: by Pranav M B — published Oct 05, 2020 — last modified Oct 05, 2020 07:59 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Net Neutrality, Internet Governance, internet governance, Censorship
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The State of Secure Messaging: by Divyank Katira — published Jul 15, 2020 — last modified Jul 17, 2020 08:12 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Encryption, IETF
A look at the protections provided by and threats posed to secure communication online.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog

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