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ISIS and Recruitment using Social Media – Roundtable Report: by Vidushi Marda, Aditya Tejus, Megha Nambiar and Japreet Grewal — published Dec 15, 2016 — last modified Dec 16, 2016 02:19 AM — filed under: Social Media, ISIS, Countering Violent Extremism, Twitter, Internet Governance, Facebook, Online Recruitment
The Centre for Internet and Society in collaboration with the Takshashila Institution held a roundtable discussion on “ISIS and Recruitment using Social Media” on 1 September 2016 from 5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at TERI in Bengaluru.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
India's ‘Facebook ruling’ is another nail in the coffin of the MNO model: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 28, 2016 — last modified Feb 28, 2016 03:44 AM — filed under: Social Media, Telecom, Free Basics, TRAI, Internet Governance, Freedom of Speech and Expression
Ability to access 'net from mobe no longer considered a miracle.
Located in Telecom / News & Media
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
Interview with Pranesh Prakash: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 30, 2012 — filed under: Social Media, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Video, Censorship, Information Technology
Pranesh Prakash of the Centre for Internet and Society talks to Mint’s Surabhi Agarwal about the controversial Section 66A of the IT Act and the government’s decision to tweak it.
Located in News & Media
Govt tweaks enforcement of IT Act after spate of arrests: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 30, 2012 — filed under: Social Media, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Public Accountability, Internet Governance, Censorship, Information Technology
The government on Thursday tweaked the law to make it tougher for citizens to be arrested for online comments that are deemed offensive after recent arrests came in for heavy criticism by Internet activists, the media and other groups.
Located in News & Media
Draft nonsense: by Pranesh Prakash — published Nov 24, 2012 — last modified Dec 03, 2012 09:08 AM — filed under: IT Act, Social Media, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Public Accountability, Internet Governance
Seriously flawed and dodgily drafted provisions in the IT Act provide the state a stick to beat its citizens with.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Interoperability and Portability as a Lever to Enhance User Choice and Privacy in Messaging Platforms: by Kamesh Shekar — published Dec 31, 2020 — last modified Jul 06, 2021 11:37 AM — filed under: Messaging, Interoperability, Social Media
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Vodafone Report Explains Government Access to Customer Data: by Joe Sheehan — published Jun 16, 2014 — last modified Jun 19, 2014 10:38 AM — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
Vodafone Group PLC, the world’s second largest mobile carrier, released a report on Friday, June 6 2014 disclosing to what extent governments can request their customers’ data.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Stay connected even when you go underground: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 12, 2014 — last modified Jul 04, 2014 03:15 PM — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
CMRL may soon start making arrangements to ensure good mobile connectivity on the underground stretch.
Located in News & Media
FOEX Live: by Geetha Hariharan — published Jul 07, 2014 — last modified Jul 07, 2014 12:36 PM — filed under: Social Media, Feedback, Press Freedoms, Censorship, FOEX Live, Human Rights Online, Chilling Effect, Section 66A, Article 19(1)(a)
Selections of news on online freedom of expression and digital technology from across India (and some parts of the world)
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