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The Phishing Society: Why 'Facebook' is more Dangerous than the Government Spying on You - A Talk by Maria Xynou
by Maria Xynou published Aug 01, 2013 last modified Sep 27, 2013 09:16 AM — filed under: , ,
Next Wednesday, you are all invited to listen to Maria Xynou's crazy - or not-so-crazy theory of the "Phishing Society", in which surveillance, control and oppression is not imposed in a traditional top-down manner, but rather a personal and collective "choice"...come and engage in a heated debate!
Located in Internet Governance / Events
The politics of Facebook
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 03, 2014 — filed under: ,
With the social media becoming an important political battleground, is Facebook affecting friendships and trying to influence our political leanings?
Located in News & Media
Blog Entry The Potential for the Normative Regulation of Cyberspace: Implications for India
by Pranav M B published Jul 30, 2018 last modified Jul 31, 2018 11:49 PM — filed under: ,
Author: Arindrajit Basu Edited by: Elonnai Hickok, Sunil Abraham and Udbhav Tiwari Research Assistance: Tejas Bharadwaj
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The Power of Communication: The Media, Public Space and Participatory Democracy
by Prasad Krishna published Sep 30, 2014 last modified Sep 30, 2014 05:49 AM — filed under:
Bhairav Acharya will be presenting a paper at this event to be held in the Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla on October 13 and 14, 2014.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Present — and Future — Dangers of India's Draconian New Internet Regulations
by Anja Kovacs published May 31, 2011 last modified Aug 02, 2011 07:22 AM — filed under: , ,
The uproar surrounding India's Internet Control Rules makes clear that in the Internet age, as before, the active chilling of freedom of expression by the state is unacceptable in a democracy. Yet if India's old censorship regimes are to be maintained in this new context, the state will have little choice but to do just that. Are we ready to rethink the ways in which we deal with free speech and censorship as a society? Asks Anja Kovacs in this article, published in Caravan, 1 June 2011.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry The Privacy (Protection) Bill 2013: A Citizen's Draft
by Bhairav Acharya published Mar 26, 2013 last modified Jul 12, 2013 11:50 AM — filed under: , ,
The Centre for Internet and Society has been researching privacy in India since 2010 with the objective of raising public awareness around privacy, completing in depth research, and driving a privacy legislation in India. As part of this work, Bhairav Acharya has drafted the Privacy (Protection) Bill 2013.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry The Privacy Rights of Whistleblowers
by Elonnai Hickok published Dec 20, 2010 last modified Mar 22, 2012 05:47 AM — filed under: ,
The recent disclosures from Wikileaks have shown that the right to information, whistle-blowing, and privacy are interconnected. This note looks at the different ways in which the three are related, as well as looking at the benefits and drawbacks to Wikileaks in terms of privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
Blog Entry The Private Eye
by Nishant Shah published May 24, 2012 — filed under:
The world’s largest digital social networking system, oh ok, Facebook, to just name names, was ­recently in a lot of buzz.
Located in Internet Governance
The Privatisation of Censorship: The Online Responsibility to Protect Free Expression
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 05, 2012 last modified Dec 09, 2012 01:48 AM — filed under: , ,
Pranesh Prakash was a panelist at this workshop organised on November 5, 2012. It was organized by Index on Censorship.
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The Public Voice: Privacy Rights are a Global Challenge
by Prasad Krishna published Oct 22, 2012 — filed under: ,
October 21, 2012 is an important day for global civil society defending privacy and free speech. The Public Voice coalition will be hosting a global conference in Punta del Este, Uruguay, and you are invited to take part in the conversation and interact with the panelists. Malavika Jayaram is speaking at this event.
Located in Internet Governance / Events