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The High Level Privacy Conclave: by Natasha Vaz — published Feb 22, 2012 — last modified Mar 01, 2012 06:09 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
India in dire need of privacy law; experts say government is ironically creating huge national security risks in attempts to prevent crime and terrorism.
Located in Internet Governance
It’s mainstream vs social: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 30, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance
Mainstream and social media share an increasingly uneasy relationship. Mahima Kaul, a Guest Columnist with the Sunday Guardian wrote this article. Sunil Abraham is quoted in this.
Located in News & Media
Delhi gang rape: What Facebook, Twitter expose about govt: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 31, 2012 — last modified Dec 31, 2012 01:02 AM — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
When constable Subhash Tomar collapsed during the anti-rape agitation in New Delhi, the government was keen to say he suffered injuries inflicted by the protesters. But the administration's version of events was challenged soon on social media, and the mainstream media latched onto the mystery and started pressurising the government to come clean.
Located in News & Media
No fear of losing internet freedom till Jan 15: Experts: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 31, 2012 — filed under: ITU, Internet Governance
There is no need to get scared about losing internet freedom, at least till January 2015.
Located in News & Media
State Surveillance and Human Rights Camp: Summary: by Elonnai Hickok — published Dec 31, 2012 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 04:02 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, SAFEGUARDS
On December 13 and 14, 2012, the Electronic Frontier Foundation organized the Surveillance and Human Rights Camp held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The meeting examined trends in surveillance, reasons for state surveillance, surveillance tactics that governments are using, and safeguards that can be put in place to protect against unlawful or disproportionate surveillance.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Clash of the cyberworlds: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 07, 2013 — last modified Jan 15, 2013 06:57 AM — filed under: Social Media, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Public Accountability, Internet Governance, Censorship
In an increasingly digital world, the issue of Internet freedom and governance has become hugely contested. Censorship and denial of access occur across the political spectrum of nations, even in liberal democracies.
Located in News & Media
Facebook Arrests Ignite Free-Speech Debate In India: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 29, 2012 — last modified Jan 07, 2013 10:16 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
Shaheen Dhada is an unlikely looking protagonist in the battle under way in India to protect free speech from government restrictions in the new media age.
Located in News & Media
ICANN Sexual Harassment Case Highlights Lack of Procedure at Global Internet Body: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 24, 2016 — last modified Apr 01, 2016 03:42 PM — filed under: ICANN, Internet Governance, Sexual Harassment
Alleged perpetrator files counter-complaint with ombudsman’s office after being publicly identified.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
How the government gains when private companies use Aadhaar: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 24, 2016 — last modified Apr 01, 2016 03:58 PM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Crypto Wars Are Global: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 04, 2016 — last modified Apr 01, 2016 04:06 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
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