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Private Censorship and the Right to Hear: by Chinmayi Arun — published Jul 18, 2014 — last modified Jul 22, 2014 05:57 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Very little recourse is available against publishers or intermediaries if these private parties censor an author’s content unreasonably.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Terror recruiters target Indians on internet: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 18, 2014 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
What's in a name? If it indicates your religious identity, then you could get trolled by strangers wanting to draw you in with videos on the importance of archaic customs and doctored accounts of world history.
Located in News & Media
The trouble with trolls: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 28, 2014 — last modified Jul 28, 2014 05:42 AM — filed under: Cyber Security, Social Media, Internet Governance, Privacy
Social networking sites give trolls the ability to hide their real identity and cause grief to others. Here is what you need to do if you face an online attack.
Located in News & Media
Minimising Legal Risks of Online Intermediaries while Protecting User Rights: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 29, 2014 — last modified Jul 29, 2014 07:50 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Event, Intermediary Liability
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) in partnership with Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC.in) is organizing a workshop during the APrIGF event to be held at Crown Plaza, Greater Noida on August 5, 2014, 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Jyoti Panday will be a panelist.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Multi-stakeholder Internet Governance: The Way Ahead: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 29, 2014 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Event, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) in partnership with Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC.in) is organizing a workshop "Multi-stakeholder Internet Governance: The Way Ahead" on August 6, 2014, 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m., at during the APrIGF event to be held at Crown Plaza, Greater Noida.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Second Privacy and Surveillance Roundtable: by Anandini K Rathore — published Aug 06, 2014 — last modified Aug 09, 2014 04:10 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
On July 4, 2014, the Centre for Internet and Society in association with the Cellular Operators Association of India organized a privacy roundtable at the India International Centre. The primary aim was to gain inputs on what would constitute an ideal surveillance regime in India.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Here’s why we need a lot more discussion on India’s new DNA Profiling Bill: by Elonnai Hickok — published Aug 21, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The DNA Profiling Bill 2017 is still missing a number of safeguards that would enable individual rights. The implications of creating regional and national level DNA databanks need to be fully understood and publicly debated.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Privacy laws: Alternatives to consent: by Admin — published Aug 22, 2017 — last modified Aug 23, 2017 12:00 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
As changes in technology have made it near impossible to obtain informed consent, the solution may lie in an accountability-based standard for privacy protection.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Aadhaar may be made must for market investments: Good to curb laundering but what about data security?: by Admin — published Aug 23, 2017 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Aadhaar seems to be the master-key to get accesses into doors which once were never shut. Take for instance, your financial investments. Aadhaar may soon become mandatory for buying shares and mutual funds, according to a report in The Economic Times.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Cybersecurity Workshop: Spotlight On GCCS 2017: by Admin — published Jul 27, 2017 — last modified Aug 23, 2017 12:47 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Sunil Abraham, Udbhav Tiwari and Vidushi Marda attended this workshop which was held alongside the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) between the 25 - 27 July 2017 in Mahitaladhibesra Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. It was organised by Global Partners Digital (GPD) and the Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University, Delhi, in collaboration with Digital Empowerment Foundation, Digital Asia Hub and Open Net Korea
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