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India’s net neutrality debate is unique and complex
Connectivity to millions in India is main issue
Mark Zuckerberg’s India backlash imperils vision for free global web
The growing backlash against Facebook’s Free Basics could threaten the very premise of Internet.org, Mark Zuckerberg’s effort to connect the planet.
Foreign Media on Zuckerberg's India Backlash
When Facebook's co-founder proposed bringing free Web services to India, his stated aim was to help connect millions of impoverished people to unlimited opportunity. Instead, critics have accused him of making a poorly disguised land grab in India's burgeoning Internet sector. The growing backlash could threaten the very premise of Internet.org, his ambitious, two-year-old effort to connect the planet.
Start-up India turns the heat on Facebook Free Basics
Facebook launched its "Save Free Basics" campaign last week, asking users to support "digital equality" in India.
Facebook goes out all guns blazing in push for Free Basics, Net neutrality advocates cry foul
Facebook's media onslaught to garner support for its controversial Free Basics program is almost inescapable. Multi-page ads in national dailies, outdoor hoardings, television spots and perhaps the most effective of them all - Facebook notifications.
Second Regional Conference on Connectivity for All: Future Technologies, Markets and Regulation
This conference organized by the International Telecommunications Society, IIMA IDEA Telecom Centre of Excellence and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad was held in New Delhi from December 13 to 15, 2015. Sunil Abraham was a panelist in the session "Going beyond Cybersecurity: Internet Governance Issues".
A Scam Masquerading as Santa
Christmas is here and social media is abuzz with celebrations of its spirit.
Consultation on "Understanding the Freedom of Expression Online and Offline"
The event organized by Digital Empowerment Foundation and Association for Progressive Communications was held at YMCA, New Delhi on December 10, 2015. Jyoti Panday attended the event as a speaker. She covered imposition of legitimate expression specifically in the context of intermediary liability practices in India.
Unbundling Issues of Privacy, Data Security, Identity Matrics, for Financial Inclusion
This event was organized by Indicus Foundation and MicroSave on December 10, 2015 at the Metropolitan Hotel and Spa, New Delhi. Sunil Abraham was a speaker.
Cyber Security Summit 2015
The Government of Karnataka in association with Biz Wingz Production House organized this Summit on November 27, 2015 at JW Marriott, Bangalore from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Sunil Abraham was a panelist.
Kick Off Meeting for the Politics of Data Project
Tactical Technology Collective (TTC) on December 7 and 8, 2015 organized this event in Phnom Penh. Amber Sinha participated in it.
Take-away from the I&J Project Workshop at the UN Internet Governance Forum 2015
The Internet & Jurisdiction Project organized the workshop “Transnational due process: A case study in multi-stakeholder cooperation” at the Internet Governance Forum convened by the United Nations on November 13, 2015.
Shopping on apps raise privacy and security concerns
The recently concluded online Diwali sales frequently offered consumers hefty discounts on merchandise if they shopped via store app, a move that experts say increases security risks for internet users.
Come, be my guest
The success of art residencies in the city has a lot to do with its openness and artists' initiatives.
A Dialogue on "Zero Rating" and Network Neutrality
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2015 will be held at Jao Pessoa in Brazil from November 10 to 13, 2015. The theme of IGF 2015 is Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development. The workshop on Zero Rating and Network Neutrality will be held on November 12, 2015 at IGF 2015. Pranesh Prakash will be speaking at this event.
Transnational Due Process: A Case Study in MS Cooperation
nternet Governance Forum (IGF) 2015 will be held at Jao Pessoa in Brazil from November 10 to 13, 2015. The theme of IGF 2015 is Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development. Internet & Jurisdiction Project is organizing a workshop on Transnational Due Process on November 13, 2015. Sunil Abraham is a panelist.
Cases on the right to be forgotten, what have we learned?
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2015 will be held at Jao Pessoa in Brazil from November 10 to 13, 2015. The theme of IGF 2015 is Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development. Jyoti Panday is attending the workshop on "Cases on the right to be forgotten, what have we learned?" to be held on November 11, 2015 at IGF 2015.
The Benefits and Challenges of the “Free Flow” of Data
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2015 will be held at Jao Pessoa in Brazil from November 10 to 13, 2015. The theme of IGF 2015 is Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development. Sunil Abraham is a panelist in this workshop organized by Public Knowledge on November 12, 2015.
Open Forum - DINL, Digital Infrastructure Association
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2015 will be held at Jao Pessoa in Brazil from November 10 to 13, 2015. The theme of IGF 2015 is Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development. Digital Infrastructure Netherlands Foundation is organizing this workshop at IGF on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Jyoti Panday will be speaking at this workshop.
Empowering the next billion by improving accessibility
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2015 will be held at Jao Pessoa in Brazil from November 10 to 13, 2015. The theme of IGF 2015 is Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development. On Friday, November 13, 2015, Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability and Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ICT) is organizing this workshop. Sunil Abraham is a panelist. Pranesh Prakash will be taking part in the discussions.