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Haphazard censorship? Leaked list of blocked websites in India: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 23, 2012 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Public Accountability, Internet Governance, Censorship
An analysis of a leaked list of the websites blocked by Indian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) on directions from the Department of Telecom bring to light the inconsistencies in India's online censorship efforts.
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Future of Work: Report of the ‘Workshop on the IT/IT-eS Sector and the Future of Work in India’: by Ambika Tandon — published Aug 16, 2018 — last modified Mar 05, 2020 07:03 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Information Technology, ICT
This report provides an overview of the proceedings and outcomes of the Workshop on the IT/IT-eS Sector and the Future of Work in India (hereinafter referred to as the “Workshop”), organised at Omidyar Networks’ office in Bangalore, on June 29, 2018.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Use of Visuals and Nudges in Privacy Notices: by Saumyaa Naidu — published Aug 18, 2018 — last modified Aug 22, 2018 01:16 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Nudging in privacy notices can be a privacy-enhancing tool. For example, informing users of how many people would have access to their data would help them make a decision. However, nudges can also be used to influence users towards making choices that compromise their privacy. For example, the visual design of default options on digital platforms currently nudge users to share their data. It is critical to ensure that there is mindful use of nudges, and that it is directed at the well being of the users.
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Centre draws red lines for Whatsapp over fake news, says must comply with Indian laws: by Admin — published Aug 27, 2018 — filed under: Social Media, WhatsApp, Internet Governance
In a meeting with WhatsApp’s CEO Chris Daniels, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said India put forward several demands, including that the company must have a grievance officer in India and have proper compliance of Indian laws.
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India steps up vigilance against WhatsApp abuse: by Admin — published Aug 27, 2018 — filed under: WhatsApp, Internet Governance
Delhi wants firm to open local office, appoint grievance officer as misinformation spreads.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
World Library and Information Congress 2018: by Admin — published Aug 31, 2018 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
Swaraj Paul Barooah was a speaker at two panels during the World Library and Information Congress 2018 (WLIC2018), organised by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in Kuala Lumpur on August 26 and 27, 2018.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Policy Officer - Internet Governance: by Admin — published Sep 03, 2018 — filed under: Jobs, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet & Society is seeking an individual with a background and interest in issues pertaining to IG including privacy, big data, FoE, AI etc. under its Internet Governance programme.
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AI in India: A Policy Agenda: by Amber Sinha, Elonnai Hickok and Arindrajit Basu — published Sep 05, 2018 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
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The law tries to catch up with tech: by Admin — published May 22, 2018 — last modified Sep 06, 2018 02:11 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
At his testimony before the U.S. Congress, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke about the upcoming elections in India.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India’s post-truth society: by Swaraj Paul Barooah — published Sep 12, 2018 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
The proliferation of lies and manipulative content supplies an ever-willing state a pretext to step up surveillance.
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