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The Present — and Future — Dangers of India's Draconian New Internet Regulations: by Anja Kovacs — published May 31, 2011 — last modified Aug 02, 2011 07:22 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
The uproar surrounding India's Internet Control Rules makes clear that in the Internet age, as before, the active chilling of freedom of expression by the state is unacceptable in a democracy. Yet if India's old censorship regimes are to be maintained in this new context, the state will have little choice but to do just that. Are we ready to rethink the ways in which we deal with free speech and censorship as a society? Asks Anja Kovacs in this article, published in Caravan, 1 June 2011.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The Privacy (Protection) Bill 2013: A Citizen's Draft: by Bhairav Acharya — published Mar 26, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 11:50 AM — filed under: SAFEGUARDS, Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Internet and Society has been researching privacy in India since 2010 with the objective of raising public awareness around privacy, completing in depth research, and driving a privacy legislation in India. As part of this work, Bhairav Acharya has drafted the Privacy (Protection) Bill 2013.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The Privacy Rights of Whistleblowers: by Elonnai Hickok — published Dec 20, 2010 — last modified Mar 22, 2012 05:47 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The recent disclosures from Wikileaks have shown that the right to information, whistle-blowing, and privacy are interconnected. This note looks at the different ways in which the three are related, as well as looking at the benefits and drawbacks to Wikileaks in terms of privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog / Privacy
The Private Eye: by Nishant Shah — published May 24, 2012 — filed under: Internet Governance
The world’s largest digital social networking system, oh ok, Facebook, to just name names, was recently in a lot of buzz.
Located in Internet Governance
The Privatisation of Censorship: The Online Responsibility to Protect Free Expression: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 05, 2012 — last modified Dec 09, 2012 01:48 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance Forum, Internet Governance
Pranesh Prakash was a panelist at this workshop organised on November 5, 2012. It was organized by Index on Censorship.
Located in News & Media
The Public Voice: Privacy Rights are a Global Challenge: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 22, 2012 — filed under: Event Type, Internet Governance
October 21, 2012 is an important day for global civil society defending privacy and free speech. The Public Voice coalition will be hosting a global conference in Punta del Este, Uruguay, and you are invited to take part in the conversation and interact with the panelists. Malavika Jayaram is speaking at this event.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
The quest for genuine clout on the internet: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 13, 2013 — last modified Oct 29, 2013 07:08 AM — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance
There is a lot of interest and speculation on the impact of social media on politics because of its amplification effects.
Located in News & Media
The Quixotic Fight to Clean up the Web: by Sunil Abraham — published Jan 23, 2012 — last modified Jan 26, 2012 08:53 PM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Public Accountability, Internet Governance, Information Technology
The ongoing attempt to pre-screen online content won’t change anything. It will only drive netizens into the arms of criminals, writes Sunil Abraham in this article published in Tehelka Magazine, Vol 9, Issue 04, Dated 28 Jan 2012.
Located in Internet Governance
The real Sibal’s law: Resisting Section 66A is futile: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 30, 2012 — last modified Dec 03, 2012 05:16 AM — filed under: IT Act, Internet Governance
The Information Technology Act is “substantially the same” as laws instituted in other democracies like UK and the United States. What’s more, the language that is employed in various sections is exactly the same. Thus was the thrust of Kapil Sibal’s defense of Section 66A on NDTV last night.
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The rise and rise of slacktivism: by Prasad Krishna — published Oct 25, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance
Can we change the world with the click of a mouse? Or is it just another feel-good phenomenon? The writer explores the growing penchant for online petitions and desktop activism.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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