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'I'm going to ruin you, dear': by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 03, 2014 — last modified Sep 09, 2014 09:55 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Access to Knowledge, Privacy
Revenge porn is sweeping across the developed world. And now it's being seen in India. The culprit, says Prasun Chaudhuri, is often a former friend, partner, relative or colleague.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Surat’s Massive Surveillance Network Should Cause Concern, Not Celebration: by Joe Sheehan — published Aug 03, 2014 — last modified Sep 06, 2014 03:05 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The blog post examines the surveillance network of Surat, a city in Gujarat state in India.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Information Influx Conference: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 28, 2014 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Malavika Jayaram was a speaker at the event organized by the Institute for Information Law, University of Amsterdam from July 2 to 4, 2014.
Located in News & Media
The trouble with trolls: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 28, 2014 — last modified Jul 28, 2014 05:42 AM — filed under: Cyber Security, Social Media, Internet Governance, Privacy
Social networking sites give trolls the ability to hide their real identity and cause grief to others. Here is what you need to do if you face an online attack.
Located in News & Media
UK’s Interception of Communications Commissioner — A Model of Accountability: by Joe Sheehan — published Jul 24, 2014 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The United Kingdom maintains sophisticated electronic surveillance operations through a number of government agencies, ranging from military intelligence organizations to police departments to tax collection agencies. However, all of this surveillance is governed by one set of national laws outlining specifically what surveillance agencies can and cannot do.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Private Censorship and the Right to Hear: by Chinmayi Arun — published Jul 18, 2014 — last modified Jul 22, 2014 05:57 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Very little recourse is available against publishers or intermediaries if these private parties censor an author’s content unreasonably.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
First Privacy and Surveillance Roundtable: by Anandini K Rathore — published Jul 18, 2014 — last modified Aug 09, 2014 04:13 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Privacy and Surveillance Roundtables are a CIS initiative, in partnership with the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), as well as local partners. From June 2014 – November 2014, CIS and COAI will host seven Privacy and Surveillance Roundtable discussions across multiple cities in India. The Roundtables will be closed-door deliberations involving multiple stakeholders.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Living in a Fish Bowl: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 16, 2014 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Though India needs a comprehensive law on the right to privacy, it may not be ready for something as avant garde as the “right to be forgotten” on the Internet, argues Shuma Raha
Located in News & Media
Rethinking Privacy: The Link between Florida v. Jardines and the Surveillance of Nature Films: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 11, 2014 — last modified Jul 28, 2014 05:51 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Bhairav Acharya gave a talk on "Rethinking Privacy" at an event organized by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) on July 11, 2014.
Located in News & Media
Best Practices Meet: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 08, 2014 — last modified Aug 06, 2014 06:25 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Best Practices Meet 2014 is being organized by DSCI at Hotel Leela Palace on July 9, 2014. Sunil Abraham will participate as a panelist at the event.
Located in News & Media

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