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Untangling the web of India's 'ungovernable' Net
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 16, 2013 — filed under: ,
India sells itself as a tech hub, outsourcing IT experts to the world. At home, it dreams of "equity on the Net." But millions remain unconnected and digital surveillance is on the rise.
Located in News & Media
Uploaded and blocked, a daylong battle rages on the web over BBC documentary
by Prasad Krishna published Mar 10, 2015 — filed under:
It was a daylong tussle between uploads and takedowns. Netizens kept uploading the controversial BBC documentary, 'India's Daughter', on video-sharing websites even as several of them were blocked within hours on Thursday. By 9pm, the hour-long film had been removed from at least four locations on YouTube. One of them had already gathered over 1.04 lakh views by then. The documentary which deals with the December 16 Nirbhaya rape case was still available on another video-sharing website, dailymotion.com, where two of three such uploads even had an advertisement preceding the video. It could also be seen on vimeo.com, another video-sharing service.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry US Clampdown Worse than the Great Firewall
by Sunil Abraham published Dec 26, 2011 last modified Jan 26, 2012 08:42 PM — filed under: , ,
If you thought China’s Internet censorship was evil, think again. American moves to clean up the Web could hurt global surfers, writes Sunil Abraham in this article published in Tehelka, Volume 8, Issue 50, 17 December 2011.
Located in Internet Governance
US pressure threatens to weaken data - localisation mandate in India's landmark data-protection bill
by Sandhya Sharma published Aug 22, 2019 — filed under:
Sources say the bill may have to concede vital ground to technology companies.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Use of Visuals and Nudges in Privacy Notices
by Saumyaa Naidu published Aug 18, 2018 last modified Aug 22, 2018 01:16 PM — filed under: ,
Nudging in privacy notices can be a privacy-enhancing tool. For example, informing users of how many people would have access to their data would help them make a decision. However, nudges can also be used to influence users towards making choices that compromise their privacy. For example, the visual design of default options on digital platforms currently nudge users to share their data. It is critical to ensure that there is mindful use of nudges, and that it is directed at the well being of the users.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Using Social Media for Mobilisation
by Sanchia de Souza published Jun 09, 2009 last modified Apr 05, 2011 04:33 AM — filed under:
Panel discussion with Dina Mehta and Peter Griffin
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Blog Entry Very Big Brother
by Sunil Abraham published Apr 14, 2014 — filed under: ,
The Centre for Internet and Society, the organization I work for, currently serves on a committee established by the Government of India's Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology in January 2013. The committee has been charged with preparing a report on the draft Human DNA Profiling Bill.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Video Games: A Case Study of a Cross-cultural Video Collaboration
by Larissa Hjorth and Nishant Shah published Jan 31, 2014 — filed under:
A new book focusing on Palestinian artists’ video, edited by Bashir Makhoul and published by Palestinian Art Court- al Hoash, 2013, includes a chapter co-authored by Larissa Hjorth and Nishant Shah.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Video Surveillance and Its Impact on the Right to Privacy
by Vaishnavi Chillakuru published Jul 23, 2011 last modified Sep 29, 2011 05:35 AM — filed under: ,
The need for video surveillance has grown in this technologically driven era as a mode of law enforcement. Video Surveillance is very useful to governments and law enforcement to maintain social control, recognize and monitor threats, and prevent/investigate criminal activity. In this regard it is pertinent to highlight that not only are governments using this system, but residential communities in certain areas are also using this system to create a safer environment.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
Blog Entry Vidhi Doshi - Fingerprint Payments Prompt Privacy Fears in India (The Guardian)
by Vidhi Doshi published Feb 10, 2017 last modified Feb 13, 2017 09:21 AM — filed under: , , , , , ,
This article by Vidhi Doshi on the use of Aadhaar-based payments by private companies in India was published by The Guardian on February 09, 2017. Sumandro Chattapadhyay is quoted in the article.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media