Programme
Internet Governance
Privacy, free speech, surveillance, digital identity and cybersecurity. 3,058 items.
17 Mar 2015
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If you thought India is a country where freedom of speech and expression are fundamental rights, think twice!Having contributed significantly in growing pollution and corruption indices, there's one place where India seems to hold the top spot is: imposing restrictions on social media contents. There have been over 5,800 restriction requests …
13 Mar 2015
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Roundtable on ICANN AccountabilityThe roundtable was organised by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), National Internet Exchange of India and Centre for Communication Governance, National Law University, Delhi at the Indian International …
10 Mar 2015
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Uploaded and blocked, a daylong battle rages on the web over BBC documentaryIt was a daylong tussle between uploads and takedowns. Netizens kept uploading the controversial BBC documentary, 'India's Daughter', on video-sharing websites even as several of them were blocked within hours on Thursday. By 9pm, the …
9 Mar 2015
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Vox Pol Workshop on the Role of Social Media and Internet Companies in Responding to Violent Online ExtremismOn March 5-6, 2015, the VOX-Pol network convened a workshop at Central European University in Budapest on the role of social media and internet companies in responding to violent online political extremism and the impacts on freedom of …
4 Mar 2015
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CONNECTing the Dots: Options for Future ActionConference on UNESCO’s Internet Study: access, free expression, privacy and ethics.
26 Feb 2015
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SC reserves judgement in cases against Section 66AThe verdict will have far reaching consequences on civil liberties and right to freedom of speech on the Internet.
25 Feb 2015
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Hacking of SIM card by spy agencies raises fears of sensitive documents being leakedThe 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 …
25 Feb 2015
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Google's war on nude photos goes against user rightsYesterday, Google announced that starting March 23, 2015 users will be unable to share sexually explicit content on its blogging platform -- Blogger.
25 Feb 2015
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Delhi government in consultation with Centre to block Uber's Internet addressThe 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 …
20 Feb 2015
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Analytics to help govt read public mood onlineThe Union government is in the process of commissioning a project to analyse public sentiment about it on various online platforms.
11 Feb 2015
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NetGain: Working Together for a Stronger Digital SocietySunil Abraham made a presentation at this event.
11 Feb 2015
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Facebook launches Internet.org in IndiaJoins hands with Reliance Communications. Move spurs neutrality concerns.
10 Feb 2015
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Govt may turn to supercomputing for better use of Aadhaar databaseTechnology experts working with the Aadhaar project have spotted other potential uses for it, all to be powered by a string of supercomputers.
10 Feb 2015
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Facebook offers free but limited access to the Internet in IndiaFacebook-backed Internet.org is extending its offer of free but limited Internet access to India via a mobile app.
5 Feb 2015
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WWW: The Hackers’ HavenIn an increasingly connected world, it pays to be careful when sharing personal information
5 Feb 2015
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TOI literary festival kicks off todayThe 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, …
5 Feb 2015
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Section 66A not for curbing freedom of speech, govt saysSection designed to fight cybercrime and protect the right to life, central government tells Supreme Court.
5 Feb 2015
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ASSOCHAM National Council on IT / ITesThis meeting was held in New Delhi on January 30, 2015 at ASSOCHAM Corporate Office.
5 Feb 2015
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‘Internet is an absolute human right’The right to the internet is an absolute human right, Bengaluru-based lawyer Lawrence Liang said.
30 Jan 2015
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Winter School on Privacy, Surveillance and Data ProtectionThe 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 …
28 Jan 2015
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India’s cyber-security budget 'woefully inadequate': ExpertsIndia's cyber-security budget was more than doubled last year. Yet, it is "woefully inadequate" in the wake of revelations made by US National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden and increasing cyber-attacks on government …
20 Jan 2015
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350% surge in Cyber crimes in last 3 yearsIndia’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.
17 Jan 2015
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Symposium on Human Rights and the Internet in IndiaOn 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 …
3 Jan 2015
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Pastebin, Dailymotion, Github blocked after DoT order: ReportA 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.
3 Jan 2015
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Minds that (should) matterThinkers who best explain a rapidly-changing India to the world (and the world to India).
3 Jan 2015
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Indian Government still blocks 20+ websites – Indian Censorship on InternetIndian 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.
3 Jan 2015
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India 'jihadi' web blocking causes angerA government block on more than 30 high-profile websites has caused anger across India.
3 Jan 2015
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Govt cracks down on cyber jehad network, blocks access to 32 websitesThe Modi government is starting the New Year with the resolve to wipe out terror and it has cracked down on websites that have been carrying anti-India views and spreading the propaganda of the Islamic State (IS).
2 Jan 2015
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Vimeo, DailyMotion, Pastebin Among Sites Blocked In India For 'Anti-India' Content From ISISThe Indian government has convinced ISPs to block dozens of popular websites accused of hosting “anti-India” content posted by members of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS or ISIL.
2 Jan 2015
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Internet users fume as govt blocks 32 sitesThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has ordered Internet service providers to block 32 websites, in cluding popular video-sharing plat forms such as Dailymotion and Vimeo, reportedly over concerns that they are being misused by …