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Government blocks over 60 websites including github & sourceforge on anti-terror advisory: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 02, 2015 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Censorship
Over 60 websites and links, including popular online tools like Github and Sourceforge used by thousands of programmers have been blocked in India, triggering angry protests by Internet users.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Govt blocks 32 websites, including Vimeo and Github: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 02, 2015 — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Social Media, Internet Governance, Censorship
The websites that have been blocked were based on an advisory by Anti Terrorism Squad, and were carrying anti-India content from ISIS.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India 'jihadi' web blocking causes anger: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 03, 2015 — filed under: Social Media, Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect, Press Freedoms
A government block on more than 30 high-profile websites has caused anger across India.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Govt cracks down on cyber jehad network, blocks access to 32 websites: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 03, 2015 — filed under: Social Media, Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance, Chilling Effect
The Modi government is starting the New Year with the resolve to wipe out terror and it has cracked down on websites that have been carrying anti-India views and spreading the propaganda of the Islamic State (IS).
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Workshop on Digital Security for Journalists: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 15, 2015 — filed under: Digital Security, Event, Internet Governance
The Foundation for Media Professionals and the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) are jointly hosting a workshop on 'Digital Security for Journalists' in New Delhi on January 16, 2015.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
WWW: The Hackers’ Haven: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 05, 2015 — filed under: Cyber Security, Internet Governance
In an increasingly connected world, it pays to be careful when sharing personal information
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
ASSOCHAM National Council on IT / ITes: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 05, 2015 — last modified Feb 05, 2015 02:56 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
This meeting was held in New Delhi on January 30, 2015 at ASSOCHAM Corporate Office.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
‘Internet is an absolute human right’: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 05, 2015 — filed under: Internet Governance
The right to the internet is an absolute human right, Bengaluru-based lawyer Lawrence Liang said.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Winter School on Privacy, Surveillance and Data Protection: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 30, 2015 — last modified Feb 07, 2015 12:37 AM — filed under: Internet Governance, Privacy
The Centre for Communication Governance (CCG) in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Freedom of Communication and Information at the University of Hamburg and the Hans Bredow conducted a week-long winter school on 'Privacy, Surveillance and Data Protection at National Law University, Delhi, from January 19 to 23, 2015.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
350% surge in Cyber crimes in last 3 years: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 20, 2015 — last modified Feb 07, 2015 04:13 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
India’s registered cyber crimes leapt 350% in three years but the legal system is struggling to cope with more and more lawbreakers exploiting the anonymity of the internet.
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