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Ban on pornography temporary, says government: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 05, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 08:46 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Chilling Effect, Censorship
The government has taken a dramatic U-turn from its stated position on internet pornography.
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Indian Porn Ban is Partially Lifted But Sites Remain Blocked: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 05, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 09:00 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect, Censorship
The Indian government made a quick about-face on its order to block hundreds of pornography websites on Tuesday, partially lifting the ban after political backlash against the moral policing.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Porn block in India sparks outrage: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 05, 2015 — filed under: IT Act, Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Digital Media, Chilling Effect
India’s government has triggered a storm of protest after blocking 857 alleged pornography websites, with privacy and internet freedom campaigners, as well as consumers, condemning the move as arbitrary and unlawful.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Porn ban: People will soon learn to circumvent ISPs and govt orders, expert says: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 05, 2015 — filed under: IT Act, Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Digital Media, Chilling Effect
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India blocks access to 857 porn sites: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 05, 2015 — filed under: Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Digital Media, Chilling Effect
India has blocked free access to 857 porn sites in what it says is a move to prevent children from accessing them.
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India launches crackdown on online porn: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 05, 2015 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
India has launched a crackdown on internet pornography, banning access to more than 800 adult websites, including Playboy and Pornhub.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Proxies and VPNs: Why govt can't ban porn websites?: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 03, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 08:26 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect, Censorship
The government's move to block more than 800 pornographic websites has led experts to question whether this latest attempt to police the internet is even feasible.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
DOT Order Blocking 857 Websites on Grounds of Decency and Morality: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 03, 2015 — last modified Aug 03, 2015 07:42 AM
Copy of leaked DOT order blocking 857 websites on grounds of morality and decency, claiming powers under section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act.
Located in Internet Governance / Resources
Indian government orders ISPs to block 857 porn websites: by Pranesh Prakash — published Aug 02, 2015 — last modified Sep 13, 2015 08:18 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect
The Indian government has ordered a large number of porn websites to be blocked, creating an uproar among users and civil rights groups in the country.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Will Indians have to pay for WhatsApp?: by Pranesh Prakash — published Jul 25, 2015 — last modified Aug 24, 2015 02:00 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) formed a panel in January 2015 to look into net neutrality in the country.
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