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Government's stand on internet governance draws applause from civil society organisations: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 29, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance
India's decision to support the multistakeholder model of internet governance has drawn mostly applause from civil society organisations and individuals who have been following the issue, even as they cautioned that implementation will determine the success of the model.
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Govt asks CBI to probe Cambridge Analytica in data breach case: by Admin — published Jul 29, 2018 — last modified Jul 29, 2018 01:47 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Centre directs social media platforms to take prompt action against fake messages
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Govt blocks 32 websites, including Vimeo and Github: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 02, 2015 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Censorship
The websites that have been blocked were based on an advisory by Anti Terrorism Squad, and were carrying anti-India content from ISIS.
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Govt cracks down on cyber jehad network, blocks access to 32 websites: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 03, 2015 — filed under: Social Media, Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect
The Modi government is starting the New Year with the resolve to wipe out terror and it has cracked down on websites that have been carrying anti-India views and spreading the propaganda of the Islamic State (IS).
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Govt cracks down on Twitter: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 25, 2012 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Public Accountability, Internet Governance, Censorship
India’s crackdown on social media platforms for hosting “inflammatory” content — following the violence in Assam and the exodus of northeastern people from several cities — seems to have been a little reckless.
Located in News & Media
Govt goes after porn, makes ISPs ban sites: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 26, 2013 — last modified Jul 01, 2013 10:11 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
The government has decided to put a blanket ban on several websites that allow users to share pornographic content.
Located in News & Media
Govt in line of fire over web censorship: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 25, 2012 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Public Accountability, Internet Governance, Censorship
Social media abuzz with allegations of government gagging free speech in the garb of curbing hate messages.
Located in News & Media
Govt likely to issue guidelines to clarify IT rules soon: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 20, 2012 — filed under: IT Act, Internet Governance
Norms relate to the role of intermediaries such as telcos, Web service providers, others on hosting content online, writes Surabhi Agarwal.
Located in News & Media
Govt may have made 135 million Aadhaar numbers public: CIS report: by Prasad Krishna — published May 03, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
CIS report says Aadhaar numbers leaked through government databases could be 100-135 million and bank accounts numbers leaked about 100 million.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Govt may turn to supercomputing for better use of Aadhaar database: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 10, 2015 — last modified Mar 08, 2015 05:53 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Technology experts working with the Aadhaar project have spotted other potential uses for it, all to be powered by a string of supercomputers.
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