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Online gag:Existing rules give little freedom: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 12, 2011 — last modified Dec 12, 2011 05:42 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
Even as the controversy over Kapil Sibal's attempt to get internet giants such as Google and Facebook to prescreen user-generated content to weed out 'offensive' material rages, a yet-to-be-published study by Bangalore-based Centre for Internet and Society reveals that rules already in place can have "chilling effects on free expression on the internet".
GoldenEye ransomware attack hit operations at Pipavav Port, JNPT: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 28, 2017 — last modified Jul 06, 2017 10:53 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
Shipping ministry says the GoldenEye ransomware attack at JNPT and Pipavav port may result in bunching of inbound and outbound cargo.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Second India China Think-Tank Forum: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 26, 2017 — last modified Jul 07, 2017 02:43 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
The second India-China Think-Tank Forum was held in Beijing from June 22 to 27, 2017. The Forum was jointly organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies, the Indian Council of World Affairs, and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Saikat Dutta represented an Indian think tank.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Freedom of Expression on the Internet : Possibilities and Challenges: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 29, 2017 — last modified Jul 09, 2017 02:30 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
Sharat Chandra Ram was a speaker at an international seminar organized by Bolivar Technological University, Cartagena in Colombia on June 29, 2017. The theme of the seminar was ‘Freedom of Expression on the Internet : Possibilities and Challenges”.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Act now to protect yourself against future ransomware attacks: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 10, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance
There was Wannacry, then Petya, and several other lesser-known ones: With ransomware attacks coming thick and fast, get proactive about protecting yourself.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Reliance Jio data leaked on website : report: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 10, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Reliance Jio customer data was leaked on independent website magicapk.com, including details such as names, mobile numbers and email IDs , said a report.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Social Activist Alleges Threat By Police Officer Over Possession of Aadhaar: by Admin — published Jul 20, 2017 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Social activist Shabnam Hashmi recorded a policeman telling her those without address proof and Aadhaar could be “eliminated”.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Should an Inability to Precisely Define Privacy Render It Untenable as a Right?: by Amber Sinha — published Aug 04, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The judges may still be able to articulate the manner in which limits for a right to privacy may be arrived at, without explicitly specifying them.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Privacy is not a unidimensional concept: by Amber Sinha — published Aug 07, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Aadhaar, Data Protection, Privacy
Right to privacy is important not only for our negotiations with the information age but also to counter the transgressions of a welfare state. A robust right to privacy is essential for all citizens in India to defend their individual autonomy in the face of invasive state actions purportedly for the public good. The ruling of this nine-judge bench will have far-reaching impact on the extent and scope of rights available to us all.
Located in Internet Governance
The rise of India’s typography community: by Admin — published Aug 07, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance
Meet India’s typography community, as they adapt regional language scripts for the digital age and take their passion mainstream.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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