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Blog Entry Anti-trafficking Bill may lead to censorship
by Swaraj Barooah and Gurshabad Grover published Jul 24, 2018 last modified Aug 02, 2018 01:59 PM — filed under: , ,
There are a few problematic provisions in the proposed legislation—it may severely impact freedom of expression.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The Big Eye: The tech is all ready for mass surveillance in India
by Admin published Aug 13, 2018 — filed under:
Chennai’s T. Nagar, arguably India’s biggest shopping district by revenues and crowded on any given day, gets even more packed in festival seasons as thousands throng its saree and jewellery stores.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
UIDAI says asked nobody to add the helpline number to contacts
by Admin published Aug 13, 2018 — filed under:
UIDAI says the toll free number 1800-300-1947 in the contact list of Android phones is an ‘outdated and invalid number’
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The block heads
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 03, 2015 last modified May 07, 2015 11:51 AM — filed under: , ,
An entire government department is on the job, but can it really take down ‘offending’ online content?
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Smriti Irani brings back focus on voyeurism prevailing in our country
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 06, 2015 last modified May 08, 2015 12:59 AM — filed under:
The case of Union minister Smriti Irani finding a CCTV camera at Goa's Fab India has again brought back the focus on digital voyeurism and how a critical issue like surveillance can be exploited. Irani's case comes days after a woman found a mobile phone strapped to a changing room door of a Van Heusen store in Lajpat Nagar's Central market, a popular shopping hub.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
People voice their support for net neutrality, say Internet a utility not a luxury
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 13, 2015 last modified May 08, 2015 01:56 AM — filed under: ,
As the campaign and support for net neutrality is picking up, Politicians, celebrities and a cross section of people are voicing their support for it. Net neutrality means all data and sites are treated and charged equally be it mobile app or any other app.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Net Neutrality debate in India: Here are all the arguments you need to know
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 23, 2015 last modified May 09, 2015 08:01 AM — filed under:
While online activists and even big Internet companies have come out to support Net Neutrality, the debate isn’t really as simple when it comes to India.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Financial Express hosts #NetNeutralityDebate: ‘Price discrimination can be allowed, but not for the same packet of data’
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 24, 2015 last modified May 09, 2015 10:05 AM — filed under: ,
Trying to cut through the noise on Net Neutrality in India, FICCI in partnership with Financial Express is hosting a panel discussion titled “Decoding Net Neutrality” in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Cry, you nasty trolls
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 26, 2015 last modified May 09, 2015 03:05 PM — filed under: ,
Micro-blogging site Twitter has introduced a tool that identifies abusive tweets and hides them from their targets. Will it stem the tide of viciousness online, asks Prasun Chaudhuri.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry TRAI and the Disclosure of Personal Information
by Nehaa Chaudhari and Vidushi Marda published May 10, 2015 — filed under: , , ,
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in March 2015 invited comments on its Consultation Paper for the regulation of over-the-top (OTT) services. In an unprecedented wave of public participation, TRAI received over a million e-mails in support of net neutrality.
Located in Telecom / Blog