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CONNECTing the Dots: Options for Future Action
Conference on UNESCO’s Internet Study: access, free expression, privacy and ethics.
SC reserves judgement in cases against Section 66A
The verdict will have far reaching consequences on civil liberties and right to freedom of speech on the Internet.
Delhi government in consultation with Centre to block Uber's Internet address
The Delhi transport department has started consultation with the central government to block the internet address of taxi hailing app Uber if the San Francisco-based startup does not obtain a radio taxi licence to ply its cabs in the national capital.
Hacking of SIM card by spy agencies raises fears of sensitive documents being leaked
The hacking of SIM-card and digital security services provider Gemalto by American and British spy agencies has raised fears that sensitive communications, by the Indian government and hundreds of domestic companies, may have been at the risk of being spied on.
Google's war on nude photos goes against user rights
Yesterday, Google announced that starting March 23, 2015 users will be unable to share sexually explicit content on its blogging platform -- Blogger.
Analytics to help govt read public mood online
The Union government is in the process of commissioning a project to analyse public sentiment about it on various online platforms.
NetGain: Working Together for a Stronger Digital Society
Sunil Abraham made a presentation at this event.
Facebook launches Internet.org in India
Joins hands with Reliance Communications. Move spurs neutrality concerns.
Govt may turn to supercomputing for better use of Aadhaar database
Technology experts working with the Aadhaar project have spotted other potential uses for it, all to be powered by a string of supercomputers.
Facebook offers free but limited access to the Internet in India
Facebook-backed Internet.org is extending its offer of free but limited Internet access to India via a mobile app.
TOI literary festival kicks off today
The Times Litfest 2015, Bengaluru, kicks off on Saturday at the Jayamahal Palace Hotel. The two-day festival is among the biggest such literary enclaves in Bengaluru. It'll see some of India's foremost creative minds talk, argue, debate, discuss and engage with vital topics which touch our lives.
‘Internet is an absolute human right’
The right to the internet is an absolute human right, Bengaluru-based lawyer Lawrence Liang said.
ASSOCHAM National Council on IT / ITes
This meeting was held in New Delhi on January 30, 2015 at ASSOCHAM Corporate Office.
Section 66A not for curbing freedom of speech, govt says
Section designed to fight cybercrime and protect the right to life, central government tells Supreme Court.
WWW: The Hackers’ Haven
In an increasingly connected world, it pays to be careful when sharing personal information
Winter School on Privacy, Surveillance and Data Protection
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.
350% surge in Cyber crimes in last 3 years
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.
Symposium on Human Rights and the Internet in India
On January 17, 2015 the Center for Communication Governance at National Law University, Delhi in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Freedom of Communication and Information at the University of Hamburg hosted a pubic symposium on “Human Rights and Internet in India” as a Network of Centers (NoC) regional event. Bhairav Acharya was a panelist.
Pastebin, Dailymotion, Github blocked after DoT order: Report
A number of Indian users are reporting they're not able to access websites such as Pastebin, DailyMotion and Github while accessing the internet through providers such as BSNL and Vodafone.
Indian Government still blocks 20+ websites – Indian Censorship on Internet
Indian Government has blocked 20+ major websites to counter ISIS propaganda. The government has removed blocking of github.com, vimeo.com and other 10+ websites blocked till December 31, 2014.
