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Rethinking Acquisition of Digital Devices by Law Enforcement Agencies: by Harikartik Ramesh — published Apr 16, 2022 — last modified May 02, 2022 09:27 AM — filed under: Surveillance, Internet Governance, Privacy
This article has been selected as a part of The Right to Privacy and the Legality of Surveillance series organized in collaboration with the RGNUL Student Research Review (RSRR) Journal.
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The Gay Pride Charade: by Nishant Shah — published Jul 25, 2016 — filed under: Gender, Internet Governance
For most of the milllenials, news is formed by trends, what goes viral, and often open to speculation, projection, manipulation and deceit.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
One Pokémon to Rule Them All: by Nishant Shah — published Jul 25, 2016 — filed under: Internet Governance
America’s head start on the augmented reality game Pokémon Go shows that the interweb is not an egalitarian space.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
DIDP Request #10 - ICANN does not know how much each RIR contributes to its Budget: by Asvatha Babu — published Jul 27, 2016 — last modified Jul 27, 2016 02:57 PM — filed under: ICANN, DIDP, Internet Governance
In an effort to understand the relationship between the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) and ICANN, we requested current and historical information on the contract fees paid by the five RIRs (AfriNIC, ARIN, APNIC, LACNIC and RIPE NCC) to ICANN annually.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
DIDP Request #9 - Exactly how involved is ICANN in the NETmundial Initiative?: by Asvatha Babu — published Jul 27, 2016 — filed under: ICANN, DIDP, Internet Governance
The importance and relevance of knowing ICANN’s involvement in the NETmundial Initiative cannot be overstated.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Twitter's India troubles show tough path ahead for digital platforms: by Aditya Sharma — published Dec 31, 2020 — last modified Jun 26, 2021 02:54 AM — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability, Information Technology
Twitter is in a standoff with Indian authorities over the government's new digital rules. Critics see the rules as an attempt to curb free speech, while others say more action is needed to hold tech giants accountable.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Facebook launches India tech scholars programme for law students: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 26, 2021 — filed under: Technological Protection Measures, Internet Governance
Facebook India on Friday announced a new initiative - the Facebook India Tech Scholars (FITS) programme - for law students in the country.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
At the Heart of Crypto Investing, There is Tether. But Will its Promise Pan Out?: by Aman Nair — published Jul 01, 2021 — filed under: Internet Governance, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies
The $18.5 million fine levied by the New York attorney general’s office earlier this year to settle a legal dispute, raises more questions than answers.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
An Introduction to the Issues in Internet Governance: by Smarika Kumar — published Sep 26, 2012 — last modified Apr 22, 2014 02:47 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
That the internet cannot be governed was a central conviction of the early architects of the internet. In many ways it proved true when a majority of nation-States were kept off interference with the functioning of the internet. However with growing popularity of the internet, countries of the world are increasingly vying for control over it. This has become especially significant with the involvement of developing nations into the power struggle.
Located in Internet Governance
Finance and Privacy: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 25, 2012 — last modified Feb 28, 2014 04:40 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Financial privacy involves the protection of consumers from unlawful access to financial accounts by private and public bodies, and the unlawful disclosure, sharing, or commercial use of financial information.
Located in Internet Governance

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