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Blog Entry The Surveillance Industry in India: At Least 76 Companies Aiding Our Watchers!
by Maria Xynou published May 02, 2013 last modified Jul 12, 2013 11:59 AM — filed under: , ,
Maria Xynou is conducting research on surveillance technology companies operating in India. So far, 76 companies have been detected which are currently producing and selling different types of surveillance technology. This post entails primary data on the first ever investigation of the surveillance industry in India. Check it out!
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The Take Down of Free Speech Online
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 06, 2014 — filed under: ,
As part of a study to access rate of compliance, in 2011, the Centre for Internet and Society Bangalore sent frivolous “take down” requests to seven prominent intermediaries. The study showed exactly how easy it is to take down online content.
Located in News & Media
Blog Entry The Technology behind Big Data
by Geethanjali Jujjavarapu and Udbhav Tiwari published Nov 30, 2016 last modified Dec 04, 2016 09:53 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The authors undertakes a high-level literature review of the most commonly used technological tools and processes in the big data life cycle. The big data life cycle is a conceptual construct that can be used to study the various stages that typically occur in collecting, storing and analysing big data, along with the principles that can govern these processes.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The thrill of saving India from cybercrime
by Prasad Krishna published Nov 21, 2016 — filed under: , ,
Geeks seize the chance to help the government, defence forces and banks draw up fences against tech crimes.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Transformative Power of Online Activism
by Prasad Krishna published May 05, 2015 last modified Jun 18, 2015 04:00 PM — filed under:
Rohini Lakshané was a panelist at this event organized by Hertie School of Governance on May 4, 2015.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry The Trouble with Hurried Solutions
by Chinmayi Arun published Dec 19, 2012 last modified Dec 20, 2012 04:23 AM — filed under: , ,
The World Conference on International Telecommunication showed that countries are not yet ready to arrive at a consensus on regulation and control of the Internet
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The trouble with trolls
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 28, 2014 last modified Jul 28, 2014 05:42 AM — filed under: , , ,
Social networking sites give trolls the ability to hide their real identity and cause grief to others. Here is what you need to do if you face an online attack.
Located in News & Media
File The UK DNA Database and the European Court of Human Rights
by Prasad Krishna published Oct 10, 2012 — filed under:
A presentation by Dr. Helen Wallace, Director, GeneWatch, UK
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The Uncertain Future of India's Plan to Biometrically Identify Everyone
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 28, 2014 last modified Sep 08, 2014 05:31 AM — filed under: , ,
Last Sunday an 11-year-old boy in Andhra Pradesh, a state in southeast India, hung himself from a ceiling fan as his family slept.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The War for India's Internet
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 14, 2012 — filed under: ,
Why is the world's biggest democracy cracking down on Facebook and Google? Rebecca Mackinnon's article was published in Foreign Policy on June 6, 2012.
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