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Is Facebook too powerful without legal safeguards?
by Admin published Mar 25, 2018 — filed under: ,
The absence of a data protection law and a competition watchdog to oversee Internet companies are key shortcomings, according to some experts.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Is Facebook tracking your virtual footprints?
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 24, 2011 — filed under: ,
Social media experts claim number of cases of privacy violations against the site has increased in past few months; Facebook rubbishes the allegations. This article by Sheetal Sukhija was published in MidDay on 22 November 2011.
Located in News & Media
Is free speech an Indian value?
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 30, 2013 — filed under: ,
Is freedom of speech and expression deeply accepted in Indian society? Or is it merely a European cultural import that made its way along with the English language and appeared in the Constitution because of the founding fathers' genius? Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya reviews Freedom Song, a film and connects the dots.
Located in News & Media
Is freedom of expression under threat in digital age?
by Prasad Krishna published Jan 17, 2013 last modified Jan 17, 2013 06:16 AM — filed under: , ,
With social networking site Facebook boasting of 1 billion members globally and micro-blogging site Twitter claiming millions, opinion was divided on whether the freedom of expression was under threat in the digital age.
Located in News & Media
Is freedom of expression under threat in the digital age?
by Prasad Krishna published Jan 18, 2013 last modified Feb 03, 2013 10:50 AM — filed under: ,
This week Index held a high level panel debate in partnership with the Editors Guild of India and the India International Centre to discuss the question “Is freedom of expression under threat in the digital age?” Mahima Kaul reports
Located in News & Media
Is India Ignoring its own Internet Protections?
by Prasad Krishna published Jan 17, 2012 — filed under: , ,
India’s information technology law of 2008 limits the liability of Internet companies for material posted on their Web sites by users, including anything government regulators deem objectionable. The firms are supposed to be notified of offensive content — by users or the authorities — and then remove it when legally warranted.
Located in News & Media
Is India Prepared for a Cyber Attack? Suckfly And Other Past Responses Say No
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 22, 2016 — filed under: ,
From mandatory disclosures to improving CERT-IN’s functioning and transparency, there is much to be done in the event of future cyber attacks.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Is India the next frontier for Facebook?
by Prasad Krishna published Oct 09, 2014 last modified Nov 05, 2014 12:43 AM — filed under: ,
Pushing to bring hundreds of millions of Indians into the online world, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday called for expanding his pet project to provide free mobile Internet for developing countries into India.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Is India's government becoming Big Brother?
by Prasad Krishna published May 13, 2013 last modified Jun 05, 2013 09:39 AM — filed under:
India's new Central Monitoring System will give officials unprecedented access to calls, texts, and online activity.
Located in News & Media
Is Privacy Obsolete?
by Admin published Jun 23, 2018 — filed under: ,
Pranesh Prakash was a panelist at this event organized by TERI in Bangalore on June 22, 2018.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media