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Minimising Legal Risks of Online Intermediaries while Protecting User Rights: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 29, 2014 — last modified Jul 29, 2014 07:50 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Event, Intermediary Liability
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) in partnership with Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC.in) is organizing a workshop during the APrIGF event to be held at Crown Plaza, Greater Noida on August 5, 2014, 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Jyoti Panday will be a panelist.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
GNI and IAMAI Launch Interactive Slideshow Exploring Impact of India's Internet Laws: by Jyoti Panday — published Jul 17, 2014 — last modified Jul 17, 2014 12:01 PM — filed under: Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability, Chilling Effect, Information Technology
The Global Network Initiative and the Internet and Mobile Association of India have come together to explain how India’s Internet and technology laws impact economic innovation and freedom of expression.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Reading the Fine Script: Service Providers, Terms and Conditions and Consumer Rights: by Jyoti Panday — published Jul 02, 2014 — last modified Jul 04, 2014 06:31 AM — filed under: Social Media, Consumer Rights, Google, internet and society, Privacy, Transparency and Accountability, Intermediary Liability, Accountability, Facebook, Data Protection, Policies, Safety
This year, an increasing number of incidents, related to consumer rights and service providers, have come to light. This blog illustrates the facts of the cases, and discusses the main issues at stake, namely, the role and responsibilities of providers of platforms for user-created content with regard to consumer rights.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
An Evidence based Intermediary Liability Policy Framework: Workshop at IGF: by Jyoti Panday — published Jun 30, 2014 — last modified Jul 04, 2014 06:41 AM — filed under: human rights, Digital Governance, internet governance, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance Forum, Human Rights Online, Intermediary Liability, Policies, Multi-stakeholder
CIS is organising a workshop at the Internet Governance Forum 2014. The workshop will be an opportunity to present and discuss ongoing research on the changing definition of intermediaries and their responsibilities across jurisdictions and technologies and contribute to a comprehensible framework for liability that is consistent with the capacity of the intermediary and with international human-rights standards.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
European Court of Justice rules Internet Search Engine Operator responsible for Processing Personal Data Published by Third Parties: by Jyoti Panday — published May 14, 2014 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that an "an internet search engine operator is responsible for the processing that it carries out of personal data which appear on web pages published by third parties.” The decision adds to the conundrum of maintaining a balance between freedom of expression, protecting personal data and intermediary liability.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The Take Down of Free Speech Online: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 06, 2014 — filed under: Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability
As part of a study to access rate of compliance, in 2011, the Centre for Internet and Society Bangalore sent frivolous “take down” requests to seven prominent intermediaries. The study showed exactly how easy it is to take down online content.
Located in News & Media
Intermediary Liability Resources: by Elonnai Hickok — published Mar 31, 2014 — last modified Jul 03, 2014 06:45 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability, Privacy
We bring you a list of intermediary resources as part of research on internet governance. This blog post will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
You Have the Right to Remain Silent: by Nishant Shah — published Jul 22, 2013 — last modified Jul 22, 2013 06:59 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability
Reflecting upon the state of freedom of speech and expression in India, in the wake of the shut-down of the political satire website narendramodiplans.com.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
India- EU FTA: A Note on the Copyright Issues: by Nehaa Chaudhari — published Jun 18, 2013 — last modified Jul 03, 2013 06:47 AM — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Copyright, Accessibility, Intermediary Liability, Technological Protection Measures
In this blog post, Nehaa Chaudhari gives us an overview of some of the provisions of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the copyright issues identified therein.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
IT (Amendment) Act, 2008, 69 Rules: Draft and Final Version Comparison: by Jadine Lannon — published Apr 30, 2013 — last modified Apr 30, 2013 09:56 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability, Information Technology
Jadine Lannon has performed a clause-by-clause comparison of the Draft 69 Rules and official 69 Rules under Section 69B in order to better understand how the two are similar and how they differ. Very brief notes have been included on some changes we deemed to be important.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog

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