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The Constitutionality of Indian Surveillance Law: Public Emergency as a Condition Precedent for Intercepting Communications
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by
Bedavyasa Mohanty
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published
Jul 04, 2014
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last modified
Aug 04, 2014 04:52 AM
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filed under:
Privacy,
Internet Governance,
Surveillance,
surveillance technologies,
Security,
Article 19(1)(a)
Bedavyasa Mohanty analyses the nuances of interception of communications under the Indian Telegraph Act and the Indian Post Office Act. In this post he explores the historical bases of surveillance law in India and examines whether the administrative powers of intercepting communications are Constitutionally compatible.
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Reading the Fine Script: Service Providers, Terms and Conditions and Consumer Rights
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by
Jyoti Panday
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published
Jul 02, 2014
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last modified
Jul 04, 2014 06:31 AM
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filed under:
Social Media,
Consumer Rights,
Google,
internet and society,
Privacy,
Transparency and Accountability,
Intermediary Liability,
Accountability,
Facebook,
Data Protection,
Policies,
Safety
This year, an increasing number of incidents, related to consumer rights and service providers, have come to light. This blog illustrates the facts of the cases, and discusses the main issues at stake, namely, the role and responsibilities of providers of platforms for user-created content with regard to consumer rights.
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Consultation to Frame Rules under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Jul 02, 2014
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filed under:
Cyber Security,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
The National Campaign for People's Right to Information (NCPRI) and Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University, Delhi (CCG at NLUD) invite you to a consultation to draft rules under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011.
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Privacy and Surveillance Roundtable
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Jun 29, 2014
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filed under:
Event,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society and the Cellular Operators Association of India invite you to a roundtable at the India International Centre, New Delhi on July 4, 2014.
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PMA Policy and COAI Recommendations
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by
Dipankar Das
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published
Jun 26, 2014
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last modified
Jul 02, 2014 06:45 AM
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filed under:
Internet Governance,
Privacy
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WSIS+10 High Level Event: A Bird's Eye Report
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by
Geetha Hariharan
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published
Jun 20, 2014
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last modified
Jun 20, 2014 03:57 PM
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filed under:
WSIS+10,
Privacy,
Cybersecurity,
Human Rights Online,
Surveillance,
Freedom of Speech and Expression,
Internet Governance,
Facebook,
Data Protection,
Multi-stakeholder,
ICANN,
Internet Access,
ITU,
Internet Studies,
E-Governance,
ICT
The WSIS+10 High Level was organised by the ITU and collaborative UN entities on June 9-13, 2014. It aimed to evaluate the progress on implementation of WSIS Outcomes from Geneva 2003 and Tunis 2005, and to envision a post-2015 Development Agenda. Geetha Hariharan attended the event on CIS' behalf.
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Privacy and Surveillance Roundtable
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Jun 20, 2014
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filed under:
Event,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society and the Cellular Operators Association of India
in collaboration with the Council for Fair Business Practices invite you to a "Privacy Roundtable" at IMC Building, IMC Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai on June 28, 2014, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
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A Review of the Functioning of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal and Adjudicatory Officers under the IT Act
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by
Divij Joshi
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published
Jun 16, 2014
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last modified
Jul 03, 2014 05:43 AM
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filed under:
IT Act,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
Tribunals and quasi-judicial bodies are a regular feature of the Indian judicial system, as they provide for easier and less onerous methods for dispute resolution, especially disputes which relate to technical areas and often require technical knowledge and familiarity with specialised factual scenarios.
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Content Removal on Facebook — A Case of Privatised Censorship?
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by
Jessamine Mathew
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published
Jun 16, 2014
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filed under:
Facebook,
Internet Governance,
Censorship,
Privacy
Any activity on Facebook, be it creating an account, posting a picture or status update or creating a group or page, is bound by Facebook’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. These contain a list of content that is prohibited from being published on Facebook which ranges from hate speech to pornography to violation of privacy.
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Right to be forgotten poses a legal dilemma in India
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by
Prasad Krishna
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published
Jun 09, 2014
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filed under:
Freedom of Speech and Expression,
Internet Governance,
Privacy
The “right to be forgotten” judgment has raised a controversy, while some argue that it upholds an individual’s privacy, others say it leaves a lot of room for interpretation.
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