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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: ,
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
Perché l'India ha tagliato internet al Kashmir
by Raffaele Angius published Aug 22, 2019 — filed under:
Lo stato di isolamento imposto a più di 12,5 milioni di persone rischia di causare importanti disagi al Paese, nel quale è diventato praticamente impossibile comunicare con l’esterno. Problemi per ospedali e farmacie
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Personal Data Protection Bill must examine data collection practices that emerged during pandemic
by Shweta Mohandas and Anamika Kundu published Mar 30, 2022 — filed under: , ,
The PDP bill is speculated to be introduced during the winter session of the parliament soon. The PDP Bill in its current form provides wide-ranging exemptions which allow government agencies to process citizen’s data in order to fulfil its responsibilities. The bill could ensure that employers have some responsibility towards the data they collect from the employees.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Personal Data, Public Profile
by Nishant Shah published Feb 14, 2012 — filed under:
Whether we like it or not, we live in a world that is rapidly being Googlised, writes Nishant Shah in an article published by the Financial Express on February 13, 2012.
Located in Internet Governance
Blog Entry Perumal Murugan and the Law on Obscenity
by Japreet Grewal published Jul 21, 2016 last modified Aug 09, 2016 01:01 PM — filed under: , , ,
Located in Internet Governance
Phishing Attacks on the Rise
by Prasad Krishna published Dec 08, 2011 last modified Dec 13, 2011 04:15 PM — filed under:
It is very difficult to spot a fake website from the real one these days...with all the new technologies to clearly deceive the eyes. However, there are some ways to make the real from the fake ones with the help of two visual cues. Sunil Abraham was on News 9 on December 2, 2011 speaking about two visual cues to distinguish between the fake and the real websites.
Located in News & Media
PIB plans a fact-checking unit to counter fake news
by Smriti Kak Ramachandran published Jul 05, 2019 — filed under:
Countering fake news has been high on the government’s agenda; in 2016; the MIB suggested expanding its analytics wing to monitor social media and set up an early warning system for possible flashpoints that the government may be unprepared for.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Picking ‘Wholes’ - Thinking in Systems Workshop
by Saumyaa Naidu published May 29, 2019 last modified Jun 05, 2019 02:35 PM — filed under: , ,
A System's Thinking masterclass was conducted by Dinesh Korjan on 27th and 28th May in the CIS Delhi office.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Pitroda seeks to put govt information in public domain
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 27, 2012 — filed under: , , ,
In the first-ever Indian government press conference on Twitter, Sam Pitroda, adviser to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on public information infrastructure and innovations, championed the cause of putting government information in the public domain to usher in openness and empowerment.
Located in News & Media
Place for a safety net
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 13, 2016 — filed under: ,
Vinupriya took her life last week, humiliated by the morphed images of her naked body posted on a social media site. Experts warn that the spike in Internet traffic brings with it an increase in online sexual crimes. Measures must be taken urgently to save lives, they tell T.V. Jayan.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media