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Indian Netizens Criticize Online Censorship of ‘Jihadi’ Content: by Subhashish Panigrahi — published Jan 06, 2015 — last modified Feb 10, 2015 02:43 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
The article on online censorship by Subhashish Panigrahi was published in Global Voices on January 6, 2015.
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Security and Surveillance – Optimizing Security while Safeguarding Human Rights: by Elonnai Hickok — published Jan 19, 2015 — last modified Feb 13, 2015 02:41 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) on December 19, 2014 held a talk on “Security and Surveillance – Optimizing Security while Safeguarding Human Rights.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Reply to RTI Applications filed with respect to Foreign Contractors and Vendors of IT and Telecommunication Enterprises: by Lovisha Aggarwal — published Feb 25, 2015 — filed under: RTI Application, Internet Governance
An RTI application was filed by the Sh. Matthew Thomas on August 06, 2014 enquiring about the details of the foreign contractors and vendors of certain Information Technology and Telecommunication enterprises. Mr. Mathews in his application asked some specific questions.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Right to Information (RTI) Requests to BSNL and MTNL Regarding Security Equipment: by Maria Xynou — published Feb 25, 2015 — filed under: RTI Application, Internet Governance
As part of research, on July 2, 2013, the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) had sent Right to Information (RTI) requests to two of the largest internet service providers (ISPs) in India: Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) requesting answers to some questions.
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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.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
SC reserves judgement in cases against Section 66A: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 26, 2015 — last modified Mar 08, 2015 03:08 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
The verdict will have far reaching consequences on civil liberties and right to freedom of speech on the Internet.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Google's war on nude photos goes against user rights: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 25, 2015 — last modified Mar 09, 2015 01:57 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Yesterday, Google announced that starting March 23, 2015 users will be unable to share sexually explicit content on its blogging platform -- Blogger.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Delhi government in consultation with Centre to block Uber's Internet address: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 25, 2015 — last modified Mar 09, 2015 02:12 AM — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance, Censorship
The Delhi transport department has started consultation with the central government to block the internet address of taxi hailing app Uber if the San Francisco-based startup does not obtain a radio taxi licence to ply its cabs in the national capital.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
A Selection of Tweets on How to Make Crowdmaps Effectual for Mapping Violence against Women: by Rohini Lakshané — published Feb 19, 2015 — last modified Mar 12, 2015 12:42 AM — filed under: Gender, Internet Governance
This is a collection of tweets by Rohini Lakshane on making crowdmaps more effective for mapping gender violence. The compilation of tweets has been republished by GenderIT.org.
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Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 12, 2015 — last modified Mar 13, 2015 02:14 AM — filed under: Event, Internet Governance
US Consulate Chennai formally Invite you for a talk by David F.Heyman on March 19, 2015 in Hotel Atria, Palace Road, Bangalore. The event is being organized by the US Consulate, Chennai, Cyber Security & Privacy Foundation (CSPF) and the Centre for Internet & Society (CIS).
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