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Microsoft releases its first report on data requests by law enforcement agencies around the world: by Maria Xynou — published Mar 27, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 12:19 PM — filed under: Internet Governance, SAFEGUARDS
In this post, the Centre for Internet and Society presents Microsoft´s report on law enforcement requests, with a focus on data requested by Indian law enforcement agencies.
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Mixed signals? Supreme Court notices to states on Facebook arrests: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 28, 2013 — last modified Aug 28, 2013 08:42 AM — filed under: IT Act, Internet Governance
In wake of the recent arrests of UP-based scholar Kanwal Bharti and Andhra-based PUCL activist Jaya Vindhyala over their Facebook posts, NDTV aired a discussion on the grey areas of the IT Act. Pranesh Prakash, Shreya Singhal and Faizal Farooqui
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The Personal Data (Protection) Bill, 2013: by Prachi Arya — published Aug 30, 2013 — last modified Aug 30, 2013 02:53 PM — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
Below is the text of the Personal Data (Protection) Bill, 2013 as discussed at the 6th Privacy Roundtable, New Delhi held on 24 August 2013. Note: This version of the Bill caters only to the Personal Data regime. The surveillance and privacy of communications regime was not discussed at the 6th Privacy Roundtable.
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How Next-Gen Smartphone Users are Being Bought and Sold: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 19, 2013 — last modified Sep 05, 2013 10:48 AM — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
After facebook and google, Twitter became the latest to buy millions of Indian smartphone users in July.
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Indien: Regierung will Nutzung von US-Mailprovidern in Verwaltungen verbieten: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 05, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance
Die indische Regierung wird in Kürze all ihre Mitarbeiter auffordern, keine US-amerikanischen Mailprovider, allen voran Gmail, für ihre offizielle Kommunikation zu nutzen.
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A dangerous trend: social media adds fire to Muzaffarnagar clashes: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 12, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance, Censorship
As access to the Internet grows, especially in small Indian towns and cities, social media has revealed a darker side as a hatred-mongering tool capable of setting off serious violence.
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Youths brainstorm at social summit: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 25, 2013 — filed under: Internet Governance
This group of youngsters is in the process of developing a smartphone app that will help traffic police and civic agencies strengthen emergency services like ambulances and fire engines.
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Indian biometric ID plan faces court hurdle: by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 25, 2013 — last modified Oct 03, 2013 10:58 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Supreme Court in India rules -- for now -- against plan to make biometric ID mandatory for receiving services.
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The India Privacy Monitor Map: by Maria Xynou — published Oct 09, 2013 — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society has started the first Privacy Watch in India! Check out our map which includes data on the UID, NPR and CCTNS schemes, as well as on the installation of CCTV cameras and the use of drones throughout the country.
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Privacy and Surveillance Roundtable: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 29, 2014 — filed under: Event, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society and the Cellular Operators Association of India invite you to a roundtable at the India International Centre, New Delhi on July 4, 2014.
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