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Blog Entry Does the UID Reflect India?
by Elonnai Hickok published Dec 27, 2010 last modified Mar 22, 2012 05:45 AM — filed under:
On December 17th the Campaign for No UID held a press conference and public meeting in Bangalore. Below is a summary and analysis of the events.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
NGO invites public to peruse its accounts
by Prasad Krishna published May 21, 2013 — filed under:
Domlur-based The Centre for Internet and Society opens its books for anyone to see and track every rupee of the Rs 13.13 crore it received from donors.
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CIS highlights changes ushered in by the Internet
by Prasad Krishna published May 22, 2013 — filed under:
As part of its fifth anniversary celebrations, the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) has organised an exhibition showcasing its accomplishments, besides a series of talks by experts on the changes ushered in by the Internet. The exhibition will remain open till Thursday.
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Blog Entry Comparative Analysis of DNA Profiling Legislations from Across the World
by Srinivas Atreya published May 23, 2013 last modified Jul 12, 2013 11:30 AM — filed under: , ,
With the growing importance of forensic data in law enforcement and research, many countries have recognized the need to regulate the collection and use of forensic data and maintain DNA databases. Across the world around 60 countries maintain DNA databases which are generally regulated by specific legislations. Srinivas Atreya provides a broad overview of the important provisions of four different legislations which can be compared and contrasted with the Indian draft bill.
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Shooting cyber cafes before they die
by Prasad Krishna published May 31, 2013 — filed under:
Working for an NGO, Christy Raj cans the history of city internet parlours through the eyes of a transgender.
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India limits social media after civil unrest
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 24, 2012 — filed under: , ,
Has the Indian government lost its sense of humour? That’s what some in India were asking as word spread that authorities had pressured Twitter into blocking several accounts parodying the prime minister after civil unrest that saw dozens of people from northeastern India killed and thousands flee in panic.
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Internet expert Pranesh Prakash criticizes Indian cyber blockades
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 24, 2012 — filed under: , , ,
The government's attempts to block social media accounts and websites that it blames for spreading panic have been inept and possibly illegal, a top internet expert said on Friday.
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New Delhi Expands Curbs on Web Content
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 24, 2012 — filed under: , ,
India on Thursday broadened recent efforts to regulate the Internet with moves to block Twitter accounts of some prominent journalists and content from mainstream news organizations, sparking a backlash across social media in the country.
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India seeks a tighter grip on social media
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 25, 2012 — filed under: , , ,
India, with the world's third largest number of Facebook users, is clamping down on social media after recent posting of inflammatory videos on Web sites.
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Govt in line of fire over web censorship
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 25, 2012 — filed under: , , ,
Social media abuzz with allegations of government gagging free speech in the garb of curbing hate messages.
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