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Anti-trafficking Bill may lead to censorship: by Swaraj Barooah and Gurshabad Grover — published Jul 24, 2018 — last modified Aug 02, 2018 01:59 PM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
There are a few problematic provisions in the proposed legislation—it may severely impact freedom of expression.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The Big Eye: The tech is all ready for mass surveillance in India: by Admin — published Aug 13, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
Chennai’s T. Nagar, arguably India’s biggest shopping district by revenues and crowded on any given day, gets even more packed in festival seasons as thousands throng its saree and jewellery stores.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
UIDAI says asked nobody to add the helpline number to contacts: by Admin — published Aug 13, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance
UIDAI says the toll free number 1800-300-1947 in the contact list of Android phones is an ‘outdated and invalid number’
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The block heads: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 03, 2015 — last modified May 07, 2015 11:51 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Chilling Effect, Censorship
An entire government department is on the job, but can it really take down ‘offending’ online content?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Smriti Irani brings back focus on voyeurism prevailing in our country: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 06, 2015 — last modified May 08, 2015 12:59 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
The case of Union minister Smriti Irani finding a CCTV camera at Goa's Fab India has again brought back the focus on digital voyeurism and how a critical issue like surveillance can be exploited. Irani's case comes days after a woman found a mobile phone strapped to a changing room door of a Van Heusen store in Lajpat Nagar's Central market, a popular shopping hub.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
People voice their support for net neutrality, say Internet a utility not a luxury: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 13, 2015 — last modified May 08, 2015 01:56 AM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
As the campaign and support for net neutrality is picking up, Politicians, celebrities and a cross section of people are voicing their support for it. Net neutrality means all data and sites are treated and charged equally be it mobile app or any other app.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Net Neutrality debate in India: Here are all the arguments you need to know: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 23, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 08:01 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
While online activists and even big Internet companies have come out to support Net Neutrality, the debate isn’t really as simple when it comes to India.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Financial Express hosts #NetNeutralityDebate: ‘Price discrimination can be allowed, but not for the same packet of data’: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 24, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 10:05 AM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
Trying to cut through the noise on Net Neutrality in India, FICCI in partnership with Financial Express is hosting a panel discussion titled “Decoding Net Neutrality” in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Cry, you nasty trolls: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 26, 2015 — last modified May 09, 2015 03:05 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Chilling Effect
Micro-blogging site Twitter has introduced a tool that identifies abusive tweets and hides them from their targets. Will it stem the tide of viciousness online, asks Prasun Chaudhuri.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
TRAI and the Disclosure of Personal Information: by Nehaa Chaudhari and Vidushi Marda — published May 10, 2015 — filed under: Telecom, IT Act, TRAI, OTT, Internet Governance
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in March 2015 invited comments on its Consultation Paper for the regulation of over-the-top (OTT) services. In an unprecedented wave of public participation, TRAI received over a million e-mails in support of net neutrality.
Located in Telecom / Blog

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