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How Next-Gen Smartphone Users are Being Bought and Sold
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 19, 2013 last modified Sep 05, 2013 10:48 AM — filed under: ,
After facebook and google, Twitter became the latest to buy millions of Indian smartphone users in July.
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Indien: Regierung will Nutzung von US-Mailprovidern in Verwaltungen verbieten
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 05, 2013 — filed under:
Die indische Regierung wird in Kürze all ihre Mitarbeiter auffordern, keine US-amerikanischen Mailprovider, allen voran Gmail, für ihre offizielle Kommunikation zu nutzen.
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A dangerous trend: social media adds fire to Muzaffarnagar clashes
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 12, 2013 — filed under: ,
As access to the Internet grows, especially in small Indian towns and cities, social media has revealed a darker side as a hatred-mongering tool capable of setting off serious violence.
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Youths brainstorm at social summit
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 25, 2013 — filed under:
This group of youngsters is in the process of developing a smartphone app that will help traffic police and civic agencies strengthen emergency services like ambulances and fire engines.
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Indian biometric ID plan faces court hurdle
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 25, 2013 last modified Oct 03, 2013 10:58 AM — filed under: ,
Supreme Court in India rules -- for now -- against plan to make biometric ID mandatory for receiving services.
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Blog Entry The India Privacy Monitor Map
by Maria Xynou published Oct 09, 2013 — filed under: , ,
The Centre for Internet and Society has started the first Privacy Watch in India! Check out our map which includes data on the UID, NPR and CCTNS schemes, as well as on the installation of CCTV cameras and the use of drones throughout the country.
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Privacy and Surveillance Roundtable
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 29, 2014 — filed under: , ,
The Centre for Internet and Society and the Cellular Operators Association of India invite you to a roundtable at the India International Centre, New Delhi on July 4, 2014.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Blog Entry ICANN’s Documentary Information Disclosure Policy – I: DIDP Basics
by Vinayak Mithal published Jul 01, 2014 — filed under: , , , ,
In a series of blogposts, Vinayak Mithal analyses ICANN's reactive transparency mechanism, comparing it with freedom of information best practices. In this post, he describes the DIDP and its relevance for the Internet community.
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Consultation to Frame Rules under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 02, 2014 — filed under: , ,
The National Campaign for People's Right to Information (NCPRI) and Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University, Delhi (CCG at NLUD) invite you to a consultation to draft rules under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011.
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Blog Entry Models for Surveillance and Interception of Communications Worldwide
by Bedavyasa Mohanty published Jul 02, 2014 last modified Jul 10, 2014 07:50 AM — filed under: , ,
This is an evaluation of laws and practices governing surveillance and interception of communications in 9 countries. The countries evaluated represent a diverse spectrum not only in terms of their global economic standing but also their intrusive surveillance capabilities. The analysis is limited to the procedural standards followed by these countries for authorising surveillance and provisions for resolving interception related disputes.
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