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Is freedom of expression under threat in digital age?: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 17, 2013 — last modified Jan 17, 2013 06:16 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
With social networking site Facebook boasting of 1 billion members globally and micro-blogging site Twitter claiming millions, opinion was divided on whether the freedom of expression was under threat in the digital age.
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An Introduction to Bitfilm and Bitcoin – A Discussion by Aaron Koenig: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 16, 2013 — last modified Feb 05, 2013 10:14 AM — filed under: Event, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet & Society, Bangalore invites you to a talk by Aaron Koenig, Managing Director, Bitfilm Networks of Hamburg, Germany on January 23, 2013, from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Draft International Principles on Communications Surveillance and Human Rights: by Elonnai Hickok — published Jan 16, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 03:55 PM — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
These principles were developed by Privacy International and the Electronic Frontier Foundation and seek to define an international standard for the surveillance of communications. The Centre for Internet and Society has been contributing feedback to the principles.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Statement of Solidarity on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Internet Users in Bangladesh: by Pranesh Prakash — published Jan 15, 2013 — last modified Jan 15, 2013 11:51 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Safety, Statement, Internet Governance
This is a statement on the violent attack on blogger Asif Mohiuddin by the participants to the Third South Asian Meeting on the Internet and Freedom of Expression that took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 14–15, 2013.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
7th India Digital Summit 2013: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 15, 2013 — last modified Feb 13, 2013 06:32 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
This summitt organised by Internet and Mobile Association of India is being held in New Delhi from January 16 to 17, 2013 at the Lalit Hotel
Located in News & Media
Third South Asian Meeting on the Internet and Freedom of Expression: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 13, 2013 — last modified Jan 17, 2013 07:16 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
Internet Democracy Project, Voices for Interactive Choice & Empowerment and Global Partners & Associates are organizing this event in Dhaka on January 14 - 15, 2013.
Located in News & Media
No Civil Society Members in the Cyber Regulations Advisory Committee: by Pranesh Prakash — published Jan 09, 2013 — last modified Jan 09, 2013 05:56 PM — filed under: IT Act, Internet Governance, Public Accountability
The Government of India has taken our advice and reconstituted the Cyber Regulations Advisory Commitee. But there is no representation of Internet users, citizens, and consumers — only government and industry interests.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Response to RTI on Decisions of the Cyber Regulation Advisory Committee: by Pranesh Prakash — published Jan 09, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance
The Department of Electronics & Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology responded to a right to information (RTI) application filed by Saket Bisani on behalf of the Centre for Internet & Society on July 13, 2012 through notification No. 14(110)/2012-ESD, dated October 3, 2010.
Located in Internet Governance / Resources
Clash of the cyberworlds: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 07, 2013 — last modified Jan 15, 2013 06:57 AM — filed under: Social Media, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Public Accountability, Internet Governance, Censorship
In an increasingly digital world, the issue of Internet freedom and governance has become hugely contested. Censorship and denial of access occur across the political spectrum of nations, even in liberal democracies.
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Panel Discussion on E-Commerce at NLSIU: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 06, 2013 — last modified Feb 03, 2013 10:37 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Pranesh Prakash was a panelist at this event held at the National Law School of India University on January 7, 2013.
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