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Paper-thin Safeguards and Mass Surveillance in India: by Chinmayi Arun — published May 20, 2015 — last modified Jun 20, 2015 10:17 AM — filed under: Surveillance, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Indian government's new mass surveillance systems present new threats to the right to privacy. Mass interception of communication, keyword searches and easy access to particular users' data suggest that state is moving towards unfettered large-scale monitoring of communication. This is particularly ominous given that our privacy safeguards remain inadequate even for targeted surveillance and its more familiar pitfalls.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
DesiSec: Cybersecurity and Civil Society in India: by Laird Brown — published Jun 20, 2015 — last modified Jun 29, 2015 04:25 PM — filed under: Censorship, Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Cyber Security Film, Featured, Chilling Effect, Cyber Security, Homepage, Cyber Security Interview
As part of its project on mapping cyber security actors in South Asia and South East Asia, the Centre for Internet & Society conducted a series of interviews with cyber security actors. The interviews were compiled and edited into one documentary. The film produced by Purba Sarkar, edited by Aaron Joseph, and directed by Oxblood Ruffin features Malavika Jayaram, Nitin Pai, Namita Malhotra, Saikat Datta, Nishant Shah, Lawrence Liang, Anja Kovacs, Sikyong Lobsang Sangay and, Ravi Sharada Prasad.
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IANA Transition Stewardship & ICANN Accountability (I): by Jyoti Panday — published Jun 20, 2015 — last modified Jul 31, 2015 02:56 PM — filed under: ICANN, IANA, Internet Governance, IANA Transition
This paper is the first in a multi-part series, in which we provide a background to the IANA transition and updates on the ensuing processes. An attempt to familiarise people with the issues at stake, this paper will be followed by a second piece that provides an overview of submitted proposals and areas of concern that will need attention moving forward. The series is a work in progress and will be updated as the processes move forward. It is up for public comments and we welcome your feedback.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Government's stand on internet governance draws applause from civil society organisations: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 29, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance
India's decision to support the multistakeholder model of internet governance has drawn mostly applause from civil society organisations and individuals who have been following the issue, even as they cautioned that implementation will determine the success of the model.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Most emerging firms low on cyber security: Experts: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 29, 2015 — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance
When Pavitra Badrinath saw that the upgrade to a shopping application on her smartphone asked access to her contacts and messages, she decided against it. "Laws on privacy are not clear in India. So I am doing what I can to protect my information," the 26-year-old technology firm employee said.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The generation of e-Emergency: by Sunil Abraham — published Jun 22, 2015 — last modified Jun 29, 2015 04:40 PM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
The next generation of censorship technology is expected to be ‘real-time content manipulation’ through ISPs and Internet companies.
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The Digital Divide: pros and cons of Modi's latest big initiative: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 06, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Digital India (DI) initiative on 1 July, at an event attended by scores of government officials as well as industry leaders.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
CIS Cybersecurity Series (Part 22) - Anonymous: by Purba Sarkar — published Jul 13, 2015 — filed under: Privacy, Cybersecurity, Internet Governance, Cyber Security Film, Cyber Security, Cyber Security Interview
CIS interviews a Tibetan security researcher and information activist, as part of the Cybersecurity Series. He prefers to remain anonymous.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
CIS Cybersecurity Series (Part 23) – Justin Searle: by Purba Sarkar — published Jul 15, 2015 — filed under: Privacy, Cybersecurity, Internet Governance, Cyber Security Film, Cyber Security, Cyber Security Interview
CIS interviews Justin Searle, security expert, as part of the Cybersecurity Series.
Located in Internet Governance
Criminal Defamation: The Urgent Cause That has United Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Subramanian Swamy: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 16, 2015 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect, Censorship
Three years ago when the then Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy accused Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and his mother of misappropriation of funds while trying to revive the National Herald newspaper, the Nehru-Gandhi scion threatened to sue him.
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