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A dangerous trend: social media adds fire to Muzaffarnagar clashes: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 12, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance, Censorship
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: Internet Governance
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: Internet Governance, Privacy
Supreme Court in India rules -- for now -- against plan to make biometric ID mandatory for receiving services.
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The India Privacy Monitor Map: by Maria Xynou — published Oct 09, 2013 — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
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.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Privacy and Surveillance Roundtable: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 29, 2014 — filed under: Event, Internet Governance, Privacy
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
ICANN’s Documentary Information Disclosure Policy – I: DIDP Basics: by Vinayak Mithal — published Jul 01, 2014 — filed under: Internet Governance, Accountability, ICANN, DIDP, Transparency
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: Cyber Security, Internet Governance, Privacy
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.
Located in News & Media
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: surveillance technologies, Internet Governance, Surveillance
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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Cyber crimes shoot up 52% in India over last year: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 03, 2014 — last modified Jul 03, 2014 10:14 AM — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance, Social Media
There has been a sharp increase in the incidence of cyber crime in the country. The number of cases registered in 2013 under the IT Act has gone up by 52 per cent to 4,192 as against 2,761 in the previous year.
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GNI and IAMAI Launch Interactive Slideshow Exploring Impact of India's Internet Laws: by Jyoti Panday — published Jul 17, 2014 — last modified Jul 17, 2014 12:01 PM — filed under: Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability, Chilling Effect, Information Technology
The Global Network Initiative and the Internet and Mobile Association of India have come together to explain how India’s Internet and technology laws impact economic innovation and freedom of expression.
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