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I dare you, I double dare you: Social media celebrates Sec 66A verdict: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 26, 2015 — filed under: IT Act, Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect
Users across social media platforms on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's scrapping of the controversial Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, hailing it as a measure that will strengthen freedom of expression online.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
I don't want my fingerprints taken: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 11, 2010 — last modified Apr 02, 2011 11:41 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Through this article published in Down to Earth, Nishant Shah looks at the role of the state as arbiter of our privacy.
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I Just Pinged to Say Hello: by Nishant Shah — published Nov 30, 2013 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance, Privacy
A host of social networks find us more connected than ever before, but leave us groping for words in the digital space.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
IANA Transition & ICANN Accountability Process and India' s Position: by Jyoti Panday — published May 30, 2015 — last modified Aug 23, 2015 09:26 AM — filed under: ICANN, IANA, Internet Governance, IANA Transition
Jyoti Panday participated in the workshop organized by CCAOI on "IANA Transition & ICANN Accountability Process and India' s Position" on May 30, 2015.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
IANA Transition Stewardship & ICANN Accountability (I): by Jyoti Panday — published Jun 20, 2015 — last modified Jul 31, 2015 02:56 PM — filed under: ICANN, IANA, Internet Governance, IANA Transition
This paper is the first in a multi-part series, in which we provide a background to the IANA transition and updates on the ensuing processes. An attempt to familiarise people with the issues at stake, this paper will be followed by a second piece that provides an overview of submitted proposals and areas of concern that will need attention moving forward. The series is a work in progress and will be updated as the processes move forward. It is up for public comments and we welcome your feedback.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
IANA Transition Stewardship & ICANN Accountability (II): by Jyoti Panday — published Jun 21, 2015 — last modified Jul 31, 2015 03:47 PM — filed under: ICANN, IANA Transition, Internet Governance
This paper is the second in a multi-part series, in which we provide an overview of submitted proposals and highlight areas of concern that will need attention moving forward. The series is a work in progress and will be updated as the processes move forward. It is up for public comments and we welcome your feedback.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
IANA Transition: A Case of the Emperor’s New Clothes?: by Vidushi Marda — published Oct 15, 2016 — last modified Nov 03, 2016 06:20 AM — filed under: IANA, Internet Governance, IANA Transition
Transparency is key to engaging meaningfully with ICANN. CIS has filed the most number of Documentary Information Disclosure Policy (DIDP) requests with ICANN, covering a range of subjects including its relationships with contracted parties, financial disclosure, revenue statements, and harassment policies. Asvatha Babu, an intern at CIS, analysed all responses to our requests and found that only 14% of our requests were answered fully.
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IANA Transition: Suggestions for Process Design: by Smarika Kumar — published Jun 22, 2014 — filed under: ICANN, IANA Transition, Internet Governance, Transparency and Accountability
With analysis of community-input and ICANN processes, Smarika Kumar offers concrete suggestions for process design. She urges the Indian government to take a stronger position in matters of IANA transition.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
IBSA Seminar on Global Internet Governance: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 13, 2011 — last modified Sep 13, 2011 09:53 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
The seminar will take place at Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV) - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 1-2, 2011.
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ICANN 55: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 30, 2016 — filed under: ICANN, Internet Governance
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) held its 55th meeting in Marrakech, Morocco from March 5 to 10, 2016. Padmini Baruah and Vidushi Marda attended the event organized by Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Consular and Social Affairs.
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