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Twitter tweaks user policy a day after SC clampdown: by Admin — published Sep 08, 2017 — last modified Jan 03, 2018 02:00 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
This, when India is looking to crack down on global firms exporting customer data to servers.
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Twitter users find several accounts suspended for unknown reasons: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 02, 2014 — last modified Dec 07, 2014 01:27 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Censorship
Twitter users woke up on Saturday to find several accounts suspended for unknown reasons, triggering conspiracy theories that only the accounts of right-wing supporters had been targeted.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Twitter users hit back at government ban: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 25, 2012 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Public Accountability, Internet Governance, Censorship
The government faced an angry backlash from Twitter users on Thursday after ordering Internet service providers to block about 20 accounts that officials said had spread scare-mongering material that threatened national security.
Located in News & Media
Twitter's India troubles show tough path ahead for digital platforms: by Aditya Sharma — published Dec 31, 2020 — last modified Jun 26, 2021 02:54 AM — filed under: Social Media, Internet Governance, Intermediary Liability, Information Technology
Twitter is in a standoff with Indian authorities over the government's new digital rules. Critics see the rules as an attempt to curb free speech, while others say more action is needed to hold tech giants accountable.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Twitter, Facebook take the lead in blogosphere as blog searches fall by half: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 07, 2011 — filed under: Internet Governance
Blogging is old hat. A prominent trend-tracking tool shows that blog searches around the globe have halved, while micro-blogging platforms Twitter and Facebook have grown, suggesting a seminal shift in online communication.
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Twitter’s Censorship Move Aimed at Regaining China?: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 30, 2012 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Public Accountability, Internet Governance, Censorship
Twitter, the popular social networking site for micro-blogging, has announced it is open to content censorship and region-based filtering, if required by law. The service boasts nearly 300 million users from across the world. Vinod Yalburgi writes this in the International Business Times.
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Two Indians in Global Commission on Web Governance: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 01, 2014 — last modified Apr 04, 2014 09:56 AM — filed under: Internet Governance
Two Indians are among 25 internationally recognised experts named to assist a global body in identifying and prioritising web governance and Internet policy-related issues.
Located in News & Media
Two women arrested over Facebook gripe on Mumbai shutdown: by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 19, 2012 — last modified Jan 15, 2013 09:26 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Censorship
A woman who complained about the Indian city of Mumbai shutting down for the funeral of divisive Hindu nationalist politician Balasaheb Thackeray was arrested for "hurting religious sentiments," local police told reporters amid public anger over the case.
Located in News & Media
UAS License Agreement Amendment regarding the Central Monitoring System (CMS): by Maria Xynou — published Jan 30, 2014 — filed under: Surveillance, Internet Governance, SAFEGUARDS
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
UID & Privacy - A Call for Papers: by Elonnai Hickok — published Dec 15, 2010 — last modified Mar 21, 2012 10:03 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
Privacy India is inviting individuals to author short papers focused on Unique Identity (UID) and Privacy. Selected candidates will have their papers published on the CIS website, and their transportation and accommodation provided for the “Privacy Matters” conference being held in Kolkata on 22 January 2010.
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