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Token disclosures?: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 07, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Snowden’s Xkeyscore expose makes a mockery of Twitter’s transparency revelations.
Located in News & Media
Facebook: Limiting access to social media can restrict freedom of speech: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 08, 2013 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Privacy
In its counter-affidavit to the PIL in the Delhi high court, Facebook has argued that limiting access to social media can limit an individual's freedom of speech and expression.
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Information security policy on govt agenda: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 08, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance, Information Technology
As an increasing quantity of sensitive information is transmitted through electronic channels, the government is considering putting in place an internal information security policy to reduce the risk of leaks and counter possible cyber attacks, said three government officials involved in discussions on the proposal.
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India debates limits to freedom of expression: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 28, 2012 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
From Google to Facebook, from world-famous author Salman Rushdie to a little-known political cartoonist, it has become increasingly easy in recent months to offend the Indian government, and to incur the wrath of the censor or even the threat of legal action.
Located in News & Media
India won't censor social media: Telecom Minister: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 15, 2012 — last modified Mar 01, 2012 07:15 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
India does not intend to censor online social networks such as Facebook, a minister said Tuesday, but he demanded that they obey the same rules governing the press and other media. The article by AFP was published in the Tribune on February 14, 2012.
Located in News & Media
Will Aadhaar Act Address India’s Dire Need For a Privacy Law?: by Nehaa Chaudhari — published Mar 31, 2016 — last modified Apr 05, 2016 04:01 PM — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Sexual Harassment at ICANN: by Padmini Baruah — published Mar 18, 2016 — last modified Apr 06, 2016 02:40 PM — filed under: Sexual Harassment, ICANN, Internet Governance, Privacy
Padmini Baruah represented the Centre for Internet & Society at ICANN in the month of March 2016. In a submission to ICANN she is calling upon the ICANN board for implementing a system for investigating cases related to sexual harassments.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
RightsCon Silicon Valley 2016: by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 31, 2016 — last modified Apr 06, 2016 03:10 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
RightsCon is the world’s leading event convened around the issues of the internet and human rights. The annual conference convenes business leaders, visionaries, technologists, legal experts, civil society members, activists, and government representatives from across the globe on issues at the intersection of tech and human rights. The event was organized by RightsCon.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India's biometric database crosses billion-member mark: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 07, 2016 — filed under: Aadhaar, Internet Governance, Privacy
India's biometric database notched up one billion members on Monday, as the government sought to allay concerns about privacy breaches in the world's biggest such scheme.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Daunting task ahead for investigative agencies with WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 09, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
Messaging service WhatsApp's decision to roll out end-to-end encryption for over 1 billion subscribers has been hailed as a positive step by users across the world, although things are set to get tougher for law enforcement and investigative agencies in India seeking to track terrorists.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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