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Facebook: Limiting access to social media can restrict freedom of speech
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 08, 2013 — filed under: , , ,
In its counter-affidavit to the PIL in the Delhi high court, Facebook has argued that limiting access to social media can limit an individual's freedom of speech and expression.
Located in News & Media
Faking it on WhatsApp: How India's favourite messaging app is turning into a rumour mill
by Prasad Krishna published May 19, 2017 last modified May 19, 2017 02:44 PM — filed under: ,
Spreading fast and wild on WhatsApp fake news about riots, ‘miracle’ currency
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
FB & Google have already monopolised Indian cyberspace
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 07, 2016 last modified Jul 08, 2016 03:59 PM — filed under: , , ,
In an interview with Catch, Sunil Abraham, executive director of Center for Internet & Society, puts the recent US-India cyber relationship framework into perspective. Abraham also talks about how Indian surveillance policies are outdated and why the country has failed to check the hegemonic tendencies of companies like Facebook and Google.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Festival scan on social media
by Prasad Krishna published Aug 26, 2016 — filed under: ,
Authorities in a south Karnataka district have started keeping tighter watch on rumour-mongering and hate messages on social media platforms ahead of religious festivals.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry FOEX Live
by Geetha Hariharan published Jul 07, 2014 last modified Jul 07, 2014 12:36 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , ,
Selections of news on online freedom of expression and digital technology from across India (and some parts of the world)
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry FOEX Live: June 1-7, 2014
by Geetha Hariharan published Jun 07, 2014 last modified Jun 07, 2014 01:33 PM — filed under: , , , , , ,
A weekly selection of news on online freedom of expression and digital technology from across India (and some parts of the world).
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry FOEX Live: June 8-15, 2014
by Geetha Hariharan published Jun 16, 2014 last modified Jun 16, 2014 10:22 AM — filed under: , , ,
A weekly selection of news on online freedom of expression and digital technology from across India (and some parts of the world). Please email relevant news/cases/incidents to geetha[at]cis-india.org.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry FOEX Live: June 16-23, 2014
by Geetha Hariharan published Jun 24, 2014 — filed under: , , , , ,
A weekly selection of news on online freedom of expression and digital technology from across India (and some parts of the world).
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry FOEX Live: May 26-27, 2014
by Geetha Hariharan published May 27, 2014 — filed under: , , , , ,
A selection of news from across India implicating online freedom of expression and use of digital technology
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry FOEX Live: May 28-29, 2014
by Geetha Hariharan published May 29, 2014 last modified May 29, 2014 08:58 AM — filed under: , , ,
A selection of news from across India with a bearing on online freedom of expression and use of digital technology
Located in Internet Governance / Blog