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Online gag:Existing rules give little freedom
by Prasad Krishna published Dec 12, 2011 last modified Dec 12, 2011 05:42 AM — filed under: ,
Even as the controversy over Kapil Sibal's attempt to get internet giants such as Google and Facebook to prescreen user-generated content to weed out 'offensive' material rages, a yet-to-be-published study by Bangalore-based Centre for Internet and Society reveals that rules already in place can have "chilling effects on free expression on the internet".
GoldenEye ransomware attack hit operations at Pipavav Port, JNPT
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 28, 2017 last modified Jul 06, 2017 10:53 PM — filed under:
Shipping ministry says the GoldenEye ransomware attack at JNPT and Pipavav port may result in bunching of inbound and outbound cargo.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Second India China Think-Tank Forum
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 26, 2017 last modified Jul 07, 2017 02:43 AM — filed under:
The second India-China Think-Tank Forum was held in Beijing from June 22 to 27, 2017. The Forum was jointly organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies, the Indian Council of World Affairs, and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Saikat Dutta represented an Indian think tank.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Freedom of Expression on the Internet : Possibilities and Challenges
by Prasad Krishna published Jun 29, 2017 last modified Jul 09, 2017 02:30 AM — filed under: ,
Sharat Chandra Ram was a speaker at an international seminar organized by Bolivar Technological University, Cartagena in Colombia on June 29, 2017. The theme of the seminar was ‘Freedom of Expression on the Internet : Possibilities and Challenges”.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Act now to protect yourself against future ransomware attacks
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 10, 2017 — filed under:
There was Wannacry, then Petya, and several other lesser-known ones: With ransomware attacks coming thick and fast, get proactive about protecting yourself.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Reliance Jio data leaked on website : report
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 10, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Reliance Jio customer data was leaked on independent website magicapk.com, including details such as names, mobile numbers and email IDs , said a report.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Social Activist Alleges Threat By Police Officer Over Possession of Aadhaar
by Admin published Jul 20, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Social activist Shabnam Hashmi recorded a policeman telling her those without address proof and Aadhaar could be “eliminated”.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Should an Inability to Precisely Define Privacy Render It Untenable as a Right?
by Amber Sinha published Aug 04, 2017 — filed under: ,
The judges may still be able to articulate the manner in which limits for a right to privacy may be arrived at, without explicitly specifying them.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Privacy is not a unidimensional concept
by Amber Sinha published Aug 07, 2017 — filed under: , , ,
Right to privacy is important not only for our negotiations with the information age but also to counter the transgressions of a welfare state. A robust right to privacy is essential for all citizens in India to defend their individual autonomy in the face of invasive state actions purportedly for the public good. The ruling of this nine-judge bench will have far-reaching impact on the extent and scope of rights available to us all.
Located in Internet Governance
The rise of India’s typography community
by Admin published Aug 07, 2017 — filed under:
Meet India’s typography community, as they adapt regional language scripts for the digital age and take their passion mainstream.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media