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18 Jul 2014
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First Privacy and Surveillance RoundtableThe Privacy and Surveillance Roundtables are a CIS initiative, in partnership with the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), as well as local partners. From June 2014 – November 2014, CIS and COAI will host seven Privacy and …
18 Jul 2014
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Department of Biotechnology and Department of Science, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, release first draft of Open Access PolicyThe Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Science, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, recently published a draft Open Access Policy in consultation with several open access experts, government officials and …
17 Jul 2014
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GNI and IAMAI Launch Interactive Slideshow Exploring Impact of India's Internet LawsThe Global Network Initiative and the Internet and Mobile Association of India have come together to explain how India’s Internet and technology laws impact economic innovation and freedom of expression.
9 Jul 2014
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Patent Valuation and License Fee Determination in Context of Patent PoolsThe focus of this research paper is on an extremely limited though important aspect of patent pools — that of patent valuation and license fee determination. It is important to bear in mind that the concept of patent valuation and license …
8 Jul 2014
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Delhi High Court Orders Blocking of Websites after Sony Complains Infringement of 2014 FIFA World Cup Telecast RightsOf late the Indian judiciary has been issuing John Doe orders to block websites, most recently in Multi Screen Media v. Sunit Singh and Others. The order mandated blocking of 472 websites, out of which approximately 267 websites were …
7 Jul 2014
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State of Odia Language in Computing and Future StepsI participated in a "National Level Seminar on, Computer Application and Odia Language" organized by the Institute of Odia Studies and Research in Bhubaneswar on July 6, 2014 as a panelist to discuss about the state of Odia language in …
7 Jul 2014
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Opening Comments by India on Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and Archives at WIPO SCCR 28This was the statement made by the Indian delegation at the 28th session of the World Intellectual Property Organization Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights on July 2, 2014.
7 Jul 2014
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Free Speech and SurveillanceGautam Bhatia examines the constitutionality of surveillance by the Indian state.
7 Jul 2014
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FOEX LiveSelections of news on online freedom of expression and digital technology from across India (and some parts of the world)
7 Jul 2014
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CIS Cybersecurity Series (Part 16) – Nitin PaiCIS interviews Nitin Pai, policy analyst, as part of the Cybersecurity Series.
7 Jul 2014
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CIS Cybersecurity Series (Part 15) – Malavika JayaramCIS interviews Malavika Jayaram, lawyer and researcher, as part of the Cybersecurity Series.
7 Jul 2014
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Aircel & Wikimedia Foundation announce Wikipedia ZeroAircel and Wikimedia Foundation came together to announce Wikipedia Zero. As per this, users of Aircel need not pay for data for accessing Wikipedia. Dr. U.B.Pavanaja wrote a report on this in Prajavani.
4 Jul 2014
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ଇଣ୍ଟରନେଟରେ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅକ୍ଷରସଜ୍ଜାThis article was published in the Samaja (Odia newspaper) on July 4, 2014.
4 Jul 2014
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The Constitutionality of Indian Surveillance Law: Public Emergency as a Condition Precedent for Intercepting CommunicationsBedavyasa Mohanty analyses the nuances of interception of communications under the Indian Telegraph Act and the Indian Post Office Act. In this post he explores the historical bases of surveillance law in India and examines whether the …
4 Jul 2014
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Facebook and its Aversion to Anonymous and Pseudonymous SpeechJessamine Mathew explores Facebook's "real name" policy and its implications for the right to free speech.
3 Jul 2014
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Statement on the Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and Archives at WIPO SCCR 28Nehaa Chaudhari, attending the 28th Session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (“SCCR”) at Geneva from 30 June, 2014 to 04 July, 2014, made this statement on the …
2 Jul 2014
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Statement on the Proposed Treaty for the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations at WIPO SCCR 28Nehaa Chaudhari, attending the 28th Session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (“SCCR”) at Geneva from 30 June, 2014 to 04 July, 2014, made this statement on the …
2 Jul 2014
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Reading the Fine Script: Service Providers, Terms and Conditions and Consumer RightsThis year, an increasing number of incidents, related to consumer rights and service providers, have come to light. This blog illustrates the facts of the cases, and discusses the main issues at stake, namely, the role and responsibilities …
2 Jul 2014
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Models for Surveillance and Interception of Communications WorldwideThis is an evaluation of laws and practices governing surveillance and interception of communications in 9 countries. The countries evaluated represent a diverse spectrum not only in terms of their global economic standing but also their …
1 Jul 2014
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India's Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty Celebrated; Accessible Books Consortium LaunchedOn Day 1 of the 28th Session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (“SCCR”), the WIPO organized an event to mark India’s ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty to …
1 Jul 2014
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ICANN’s Documentary Information Disclosure Policy – I: DIDP BasicsIn a series of blogposts, Vinayak Mithal analyses ICANN's reactive transparency mechanism, comparing it with freedom of information best practices. In this post, he describes the DIDP and its relevance for the Internet community.
30 Jun 2014
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An Evidence based Intermediary Liability Policy Framework: Workshop at IGFCIS is organising a workshop at the Internet Governance Forum 2014. The workshop will be an opportunity to present and discuss ongoing research on the changing definition of intermediaries and their responsibilities across jurisdictions and …
30 Jun 2014
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," Let There be Geometry"This is the first blog in the series to view perfect Mathematical objects in the postmodern world and see if the centrality of these objects can be or has been subverted by language and the technological. In this preliminary blog, we will …
29 Jun 2014
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Report on ICANN 50Jyoti Panday attended ICANN 50 in London from 22-26 June. Below are some of the highlights from the meeting.
26 Jun 2014
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PMA Policy and COAI Recommendations26 Jun 2014
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Mapping Institutions of Intellectual Property: Part B — India's National Program on Intellectual Property ManagementAs a second part in the series on Mapping Institutions of Intellectual Property this blog post deals with the documents introduced at the Stakeholders’ Consultation for India’s National Program on Intellectual Property.
25 Jun 2014
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Free Speech and Civil DefamationDoes defamation become a tool in powerful hands to suppress criticism? Gautam Bhatia examines the strict and unrealistic demands of defamation law, and concludes that defamation suits are a weapon to silence dissent and bad press.
25 Jun 2014
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For a Truly Inclusive Consultative ProcessAt Inclusive Planet we attempt to engage as many people with disabilities as possible with the consultative process which precedes the enactment of legislation and policy, and we are very happy with the NDA Government’s positive steps in …
24 Jun 2014
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FOEX Live: June 16-23, 2014A weekly selection of news on online freedom of expression and digital technology from across India (and some parts of the world).
22 Jun 2014
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Understanding IANA Stewardship TransitionSmarika Kumar describes the process of the IANA stewardship transition, and enumerates what the NTIA announcement does and does not do.