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Will Facebook, Twitter relocate servers to India?: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 23, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
The debate to relocate offshore servers of internet and social media firms including Google, Facebook and Twitter has revived.
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Will FASTag raise privacy concerns?: by Shreya Nandi and Prathma Sharma — published Oct 18, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
FASTag, an electronic device that enables direct, cashless toll payment, has been touted as the Aadhaar for vehicles as it would help the government track movement of automobiles. But the move can also stoke fresh concerns on privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Will India win net neutrality battle?: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 11, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, Freedom of Speech and Expression, TRAI, Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
There is more than what meets the eye in Facebook’s ‘noble mission’ of providing internet for all.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Will Indians have to pay for WhatsApp?: by Pranesh Prakash — published Jul 25, 2015 — last modified Aug 24, 2015 02:00 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) formed a panel in January 2015 to look into net neutrality in the country.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Will Modi govt move on Kashmir’s Article 370 stand the scrutiny of Supreme Court?: by Admin — published Aug 07, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance
Many scholars have questioned the constitutional validity of Narendra Modi government's decision to scrap Article 370 that gives special status to Jammu & Kashmir.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Will Only Legal Backing For Aadhaar Suffice?: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 16, 2016 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Aadhaar is set to become mandatory, but the opponents of the scheme are not amused. Concerns about privacy of the Aadhaar number and the authenticity of the biometric data being collected have been expressed by people right from the beginning. But the government has not done much to address these issues.
Located in Internet Governance
Will The International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs) Impact Internet Governance? A Multistakeholder Perspective: by Pranesh Prakash — published Nov 19, 2012 — last modified Dec 10, 2012 04:40 AM — filed under: ITU, Internet Governance
Pranesh Prakash made a presentation at the India Internet Governance Conference (IIGC) held at the FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi on October 4 and 5, 2012. The event was organised by the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, FICCI and Internet Society. CIS was one of the supporting organisations.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Will the WTO Finally Tackle the ‘Trump’ Card of National Security?: by Arindrajit Basu — published May 08, 2019 — filed under: Internet Governance, WTO
The election of Donald Trump has marked a foundational challenge to the rules-based international order based on “free and fair trade”.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Will You be Paid to Post a Picture?: by Nishant Shah — published Feb 18, 2014 — last modified Mar 06, 2014 11:58 AM — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
The wave of free information production on the web is on the wane.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Window on the World: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 15, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance
Subsequent to the publishing of a peer reviewed essay titled Resisting Revolutions: Questioning the Radical Potential of Citizen Action, the Centre for Internet & Society has been listed as one of the global organisations working on issues of participation, citizenship and new technologies along with a list of partner organisations.
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