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White Paper on RTI and Privacy V1.2
- November 09, 2014
This white paper explores the relationship between privacy and transparency in the context of the right to information in India. Analysing pertinent case law and legislation - the paper highlights how the courts and the law in India address questions of transparency vs. privacy.
Read more →India's Statement at ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, 2014
- November 04, 2014
India's Draft Resolution at the ITU Plenipot, which we have previously blogged about, was not passed following discussions at the Ad Hoc Working Group on Internet-related Resolutions. Subsequently, India made a statement at the Working Group of the Plenary, emphasizing the importance of the issues and welcoming further discussions. The statement was delivered by Mr. Ram Narain, DDG-IR, Department of Telecommunications and Head of India's Delegation at PP-14. The full text of the statement is provided below.
Read more →India ITU Resolution (Busan, 2014) - Revised
- November 02, 2014
Text of revised resolution presented by India at ITU Plenipot, Busan 2014.
Read more →Good Intentions, Recalcitrant Text – II: What India’s ITU Proposal May Mean for Internet Governance
- November 01, 2014
The UN's International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is hosting its Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-14) this year in South Korea. At PP-14, India introduced a new draft resolution on ITU's Role in Realising Secure Information Society. The Draft Resolution has grave implications for human rights and Internet governance. Geetha Hariharan explores.
Read more →Good Intentions, Recalcitrant Text - I: Why India’s Proposal at the ITU is Troubling for Internet Freedoms
- October 28, 2014
The UN's International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is hosting its Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-14) this year in South Korea. At PP-14, India introduced a new draft resolution on ITU's Role in Realising Secure Information Society. The Draft Resolution has grave implications for human rights and Internet governance. Geetha Hariharan explores.
Read more →India Draft Resolution - ITU's Role in Securing Information Society
- October 28, 2014
India's new draft resolution introduced at ITU PP14, Busan.
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