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The High Level Privacy Conclave
India in dire need of privacy law; experts say government is ironically creating huge national security risks in attempts to prevent crime and terrorism. by Natasha Vaz last modified Mar 01, 2012 06:09 AM — Filed under: ,
It’s mainstream vs social
Mainstream and social media share an increasingly uneasy relationship. Mahima Kaul, a Guest Columnist with the Sunday Guardian wrote this article. Sunil ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Apr 30, 2012 04:23 AM — Filed under:
Delhi gang rape: What Facebook, Twitter expose about govt
When constable Subhash Tomar collapsed during the anti-rape agitation in New Delhi, the government was keen to say he suffered injuries inflicted by the ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Dec 31, 2012 01:02 AM — Filed under: ,
No fear of losing internet freedom till Jan 15: Experts
There is no need to get scared about losing internet freedom, at least till January 2015. by Prasad Krishna last modified Dec 31, 2012 02:20 AM — Filed under: ,
State Surveillance and Human Rights Camp: Summary
On December 13 and 14, 2012, the Electronic Frontier Foundation organized the Surveillance and Human Rights Camp held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The meeting ... by Elonnai Hickok last modified Jul 12, 2013 04:02 PM — Filed under: ,
Clash of the cyberworlds
In an increasingly digital world, the issue of Internet freedom and governance has become hugely contested. Censorship and denial of access occur across the ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Jan 15, 2013 06:57 AM — Filed under: , , , ,
Facebook Arrests Ignite Free-Speech Debate In India
Shaheen Dhada is an unlikely looking protagonist in the battle under way in India to protect free speech from government restrictions in the new media age. by Prasad Krishna last modified Jan 07, 2013 10:16 AM — Filed under: , ,
ICANN Sexual Harassment Case Highlights Lack of Procedure at Global Internet Body
Alleged perpetrator files counter-complaint with ombudsman’s office after being publicly identified. by Prasad Krishna last modified Apr 01, 2016 03:42 PM — Filed under: , ,
How the government gains when private companies use Aadhaar
by Prasad Krishna last modified Apr 01, 2016 03:58 PM — Filed under: , ,
The Crypto Wars Are Global
by Prasad Krishna last modified Apr 01, 2016 04:06 PM — Filed under:
TRAI Consultation on Differential Pricing for Data Services - Post-Open House Discussion Submission
The Centre for Internet and Society sent this submission to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) following the Open House Discussion on ... by Sumandro Chattapadhyay last modified Mar 30, 2016 01:13 PM — Filed under: , , , , ,
ICANN 55
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) held its 55th meeting in Marrakech, Morocco from March 5 to 10, 2016. Padmini Baruah and Vidushi ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Mar 30, 2016 02:41 PM — Filed under: ,
Woman Alleges Harassment at Major International Conference
A prospective lawyer's name tag was flipped, and she was asked rude questions by a CEO at a conference, where, ironically enough, she was invited to devise ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Mar 30, 2016 05:06 PM — Filed under: , ,
Privacy law mooted to protect people against misuse of info
A government-appointed expert group on Thursday suggested enactment of a law to protect individuals against misuse of information collected through telephone ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Oct 22, 2012 06:35 AM — Filed under: ,
Nine-point code set out to safeguard personal information
A. P. Shah panel lists exceptions; suggests privacy commissioners. by Prasad Krishna last modified Oct 22, 2012 06:42 AM — Filed under: ,
Bill to create bank for DNA profiling of accused coming
Access to data only for victim’s or suspect’s relatives. by Prasad Krishna last modified Oct 22, 2012 09:15 AM — Filed under: ,
Understanding the Right to Information
Elonnai Hickok summarises the Right to Information Act, 2005, how it works, how to file an RTI request, the information that an individual can request under ... by Elonnai Hickok last modified Jun 12, 2013 11:39 AM — Filed under:
Internet Governance Forum: Participate Remotely
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) invites you to attend the sixth annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) as a remote participant from ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Sep 27, 2011 05:09 AM — Filed under: ,
India To Let Private Companies Access Citizens’ Biometric Data
India, home to the world’s largest national biometric registry, plans to begin sharing citizens’ data with the country’s private companies and startups. by Prasad Krishna last modified Feb 27, 2017 03:09 PM — Filed under: ,
John Doe order in R.K. Productions Pvt. Ltd. V.BSNL,MTNL, Bharti and Ors. (movie 3)
This is the 'John Doe' order obtained by R.K. Productions Pvt. Ltd. , the producers of movie '3' against 14 ISPs and other unknown entitties restraining them ... by Jai Anand last modified May 26, 2012 01:43 PM — Filed under:
John Doe order in UTV Software Communications Limited vs. Home Cable Network Ltd. and Ors. (movie 7 Khoon Maaf)
This is the case filed by UTV Software Communication against Home cable Network and other uknown network operators. restraining them from infringing the ... by Prasad Krishna last modified May 26, 2012 08:09 PM — Filed under:
Net neutrality: Trai receives over 2 lakh mails
The idea of an open internet can bring together not just worried netizens but politicians of all hues. by Prasad Krishna last modified May 08, 2015 02:11 AM — Filed under: , ,
Don't Do Nothing. Take a Stand on Net Neutrality.
Are you wondering what Net Neutrality is, and why the term has suddenly got so much attention in India among the Netizens? Do you need to be concerned about ... by T. Vishnu Vardhan last modified May 08, 2015 02:11 PM — Filed under:
Net neutrality debate rages
While Airtel has put out a statement on the pull out by Flipkart, other operators are playing a cautious game. by Prasad Krishna last modified May 08, 2015 02:45 PM — Filed under: ,
Live Chat: For a neutral net
How much do you know about net neutrality? How does it affect you? by Prasad Krishna last modified May 09, 2015 07:13 AM — Filed under:
Indians Join ‘Save the Internet’ Campaign
In India, hundreds of thousands have joined a public campaign to ensure equal access to the Internet as an impassioned debate engulfs the country on what is ... by Prasad Krishna last modified May 09, 2015 07:42 AM — Filed under:
Now you can search Google in Kannada, in your handwriting
All you need to do is to make changes in settings on your phone or tablet. by Prasad Krishna last modified May 09, 2015 08:29 AM — Filed under: , ,
Net neutrality: Net activism packs a punch
For the first time in the history of internet campaigns in India, a protest movement has successfully changed the course of a debate without having to take to ... by Prasad Krishna last modified May 09, 2015 09:02 AM — Filed under: , , ,
Know thy selfie
The trend of clicking selfies is not a mere self-indulgent fad. It's a modern form of peer validation that helps in building a social bond, say Prasun ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Aug 05, 2015 01:23 AM — Filed under:
Airtel defends Airtel Zero, calls it toll-free service
Releasing an official statement, Airtel said its vision is to have every Indian on the Internet while appmakers will decide how to pay for data. by Prasad Krishna last modified May 09, 2015 09:19 AM — Filed under: