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A Technological Solution to the Challenges of Online Defamation: by Eduardo Bertoni — published May 28, 2013 — last modified Jul 02, 2013 02:47 PM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
When people are insulted or humiliated on the Internet and decide to take legal action, their cases often follow a similar trajectory.
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Burma to host first Internet freedom forum: by Prasad Krishna — published May 24, 2013 — last modified Jun 05, 2013 07:10 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Myanmar ICT Development Organisation (MIDO) will host “Myanmar Internet Freedom Forum” in Yangon from June 1-2. In the first forum of its kind in Burma, MIDO aims to raise awareness of Internet freedom in a country that has endured decades of media censorship.
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Comparative Analysis of DNA Profiling Legislations from Across the World: by Srinivas Atreya — published May 23, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 11:30 AM — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
With the growing importance of forensic data in law enforcement and research, many countries have recognized the need to regulate the collection and use of forensic data and maintain DNA databases. Across the world around 60 countries maintain DNA databases which are generally regulated by specific legislations. Srinivas Atreya provides a broad overview of the important provisions of four different legislations which can be compared and contrasted with the Indian draft bill.
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CIS highlights changes ushered in by the Internet: by Prasad Krishna — published May 22, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance
As part of its fifth anniversary celebrations, the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) has organised an exhibition showcasing its accomplishments, besides a series of talks by experts on the changes ushered in by the Internet. The exhibition will remain open till Thursday.
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NGO invites public to peruse its accounts: by Prasad Krishna — published May 21, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance
Domlur-based The Centre for Internet and Society opens its books for anyone to see and track every rupee of the Rs 13.13 crore it received from donors.
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Report on the 3rd Privacy Round Table meeting: by Maria Xynou — published May 21, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 11:35 AM — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
This report entails an overview of the discussions and recommendations of the third Privacy Round Table meeting in Chennai, on 18th May 2013.
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A lifetime of five years on the internet: by Prasad Krishna — published May 20, 2013 — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Digital Natives, Telecom, Accessibility, Internet Governance, Openness, Researchers at Work
Centre for Internet and Society observes its fifth anniversary on Sunday.
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Sex on-the-go: by Prasad Krishna — published May 18, 2013 — last modified Jun 05, 2013 09:08 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
After a freak fire in 2011 reduced the cubbyholes trading in electronic goods inside a Crawford Market shopping plaza to ashes, Junaid has gone alfresco.
Located in News & Media
WORLD WIDE PLAYGROUND: by Prasad Krishna — published May 15, 2013 — last modified Jun 05, 2013 09:47 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
The Delhi High Court recently asked the central government to explain why minors are allowed to create online accounts on social networking sites such as Facebook or Orkut. The High Court’s question stems from a petition filed by former senior BJP leader K.N. Govindacharya last year.
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Is India's government becoming Big Brother?: by Prasad Krishna — published May 13, 2013 — last modified Jun 05, 2013 09:39 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
India's new Central Monitoring System will give officials unprecedented access to calls, texts, and online activity.
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