Centre for Internet & Society

2974 items matching your search terms.
Filter the results.
Item type



















New items since



Sort by relevance · date (newest first) · alphabetically
India's Rs 400-crore Central Monitoring System to snoop on all communication
by Prasad Krishna published May 10, 2013 last modified Jun 05, 2013 10:39 AM — filed under: ,
Latest reports confirm that the government's longstanding aim of initiating the Central Monitoring System in the country is materialising now.
Located in News & Media
Blog Entry Google Policy Fellowship Programme: Call for Applications
by Prasad Krishna published May 09, 2013 last modified May 17, 2013 01:01 AM — filed under: , , ,
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) is inviting applications for the Google Policy Fellowship programme. Google is providing a USD 7,500 stipend to the India Fellow, who will be selected by July 1, 2013.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Central Monitoring System to make government privy to phone calls, text messages and social media conversations
by Prasad Krishna published May 09, 2013 last modified Jun 05, 2013 09:17 AM — filed under:
The government last month quietly began rolling out a project that gives it access to everything that happens over India's telecommunications network—online activities, phone calls, text messages and even social media conversations. Called the Central Monitoring System, it will be the single window from where government arms such as the National Investigation Agency or the tax authorities will be able to monitor every byte of communication.
Located in News & Media
Messaging apps find another foe in India’s market regulator
by Prasad Krishna published May 08, 2013 last modified Jun 05, 2013 10:46 AM — filed under: ,
Paranoid governments and mobile operators aren’t the only one that dislike messaging apps. Regulatory bodies aren’t crazy about them either. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is worried that attempts to pass on confidential information or manipulate markets are originating from within services like WhatsApp and Blackberry Messenger.
Located in News & Media
A Privacy Round Table in Chennai
by Prasad Krishna published May 06, 2013 — filed under: , ,
The Centre for Internet and Society, Data Security Council of India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry cordially invite you to a "Privacy Round Table" at the Residency Towers in Chennai on Saturday, May 18, 2013, 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
CIS anniversary
by Prasad Krishna published May 06, 2013 — filed under: , , , , , ,
The Centre for Internet and Society will celebrate five years of its existence with an exhibition showcasing its works and accomplishments.
Located in News & Media
Celebrating 5 Years of CIS
by Prasad Krishna published May 03, 2013 last modified Feb 25, 2014 09:15 AM — filed under: , , , , , , ,
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) is celebrating 5 years of its existence with an exhibition showcasing its activities and accomplishments. The exhibition will be held at its offices in Bangalore and Delhi from May 20 to 23, 2013.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Consilience – 2013
by Prasad Krishna published May 03, 2013 last modified Nov 20, 2013 06:15 AM — filed under: , ,
The Law and Technology Committee of National Law School of India University, Bangalore is organising ‘Consilience – 2013′, an annual conference on law and technology, to be held on May 25 and 26, 2013. The Centre for Internet and Society is a co-partner for this event.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Blog Entry The Surveillance Industry in India: At Least 76 Companies Aiding Our Watchers!
by Maria Xynou published May 02, 2013 last modified Jul 12, 2013 11:59 AM — filed under: , ,
Maria Xynou is conducting research on surveillance technology companies operating in India. So far, 76 companies have been detected which are currently producing and selling different types of surveillance technology. This post entails primary data on the first ever investigation of the surveillance industry in India. Check it out!
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Is free speech an Indian value?
by Prasad Krishna published Apr 30, 2013 — filed under: ,
Is freedom of speech and expression deeply accepted in Indian society? Or is it merely a European cultural import that made its way along with the English language and appeared in the Constitution because of the founding fathers' genius? Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya reviews Freedom Song, a film and connects the dots.
Located in News & Media