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Internet Governance
Privacy, free speech, surveillance, digital identity and cybersecurity. 3,058 items.
10 Mar 2015
News
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 …
10 Mar 2015
Blog post
DIDP Request #6: Revenues from gTLD auctionsCIS sent ICANN a request under its Documentary Information Disclosure Policy, seeking information regarding revenues received from gTLD auctions. CIS' request and ICANN's response are detailed below.
9 Mar 2015
News
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 …
6 Mar 2015
Blog post
DIDP Request #5: The Ombudsman and ICANN's Misleading Response to Our RequestCIS sent ICANN a request under its Documentary Information Disclosure Policy, seeking details of the complaints received and resolved, parties involved and the nature of complaints under the Ombudsman process. CIS' request and ICANN's …
5 Mar 2015
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DIDP Request #4: ICANN and the NETmundial PrinciplesCIS sent ICANN a request under its Documentary Information Disclosure Policy, seeking details of ICANN's implementation of the NETmundial Principles that it has endorsed widely and publicly. CIS' request and ICANN's response are detailed …
5 Mar 2015
Blog post
DIDP Request #3: Cyber-attacks on ICANNCIS sent ICANN a request under its Documentary Information Disclosure Policy, seeking details of cyber-attacks on ICANN, and ICANN's internal and external responses to the same. CIS' request and ICANN's response are detailed below.
5 Mar 2015
Blog post
DIDP Request #2: Granular Revenue/Income Statements from ICANNCIS sent ICANN a request under its Documentary Information Disclosure Policy, seeking current and historical details of ICANN's income/revenue from its various sources. CIS' request and ICANN's response are detailed below.
5 Mar 2015
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DIDP Request #1: ICANN's Expenditures on "Travel & Meetings"CIS sent ICANN a request under its Documentary Information Disclosure Policy, seeking details of expenditure by ICANN at its Meetings. CIS' request and ICANN's response are detailed below.
4 Mar 2015
News
CONNECTing the Dots: Options for Future ActionConference on UNESCO’s Internet Study: access, free expression, privacy and ethics.
26 Feb 2015
News
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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Right to Information (RTI) Requests to BSNL and MTNL Regarding Security EquipmentAs part of research, on July 2, 2013, the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) had sent Right to Information (RTI) requests to two of the largest internet service providers (ISPs) in India: Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and …
25 Feb 2015
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Reply to RTI Applications filed with respect to Foreign Contractors and Vendors of IT and Telecommunication EnterprisesAn RTI application was filed by the Sh. Matthew Thomas on August 06, 2014 enquiring about the details of the foreign contractors and vendors of certain Information Technology and Telecommunication enterprises. Mr. Mathews in his application …
25 Feb 2015
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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.
19 Feb 2015
Blog post
The Surveillance Industry in India – An Analysis of Indian Security ExposThe author talks about the surveillance industry in India and analyses Indian security expos.
19 Feb 2015
Blog post
A Selection of Tweets on How to Make Crowdmaps Effectual for Mapping Violence against WomenThis is a collection of tweets by Rohini Lakshane on making crowdmaps more effective for mapping gender violence. The compilation of tweets has been republished by GenderIT.org.
12 Feb 2015
Blog post
Preliminary Submission on "Internet Governance Issues" to the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of IndiaOn January 30, 2015, Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) held a consultation on Internet governance. A committee was set up to draft a report on Internet governance, with a focus on issues relevant to India. The …
11 Feb 2015
News
NetGain: Working Together for a Stronger Digital SocietySunil Abraham made a presentation at this event.
11 Feb 2015
News
Facebook launches Internet.org in IndiaJoins hands with Reliance Communications. Move spurs neutrality concerns.
10 Feb 2015
News
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
News
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.
9 Feb 2015
Blog post
Where Does ICANN’s Money Come From? We Asked; They Don’t KnowJust how transparent is ICANN? How responsive are they to requests for information? At CIS, we sent ICANN ten questions seeking information about, inter alia, their revenues, commitment to the NETmundial Principles, Globalisation Advisory …
8 Feb 2015
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Collection of Net Neutrality DefinitionsAs part of CIS's inquiry into 'Network Neutrality' in the developing world, we have collected a set of definitions of the term from different sources. The definitions were collated and compiled by Manoj Kurbet, Maitreya Subramaniam and …
7 Feb 2015
Event
Digital Security Workshop for JournalistsThe Centre for Internet and Society and the Mumbai Press Club are jointly organizing a workshop for journalists on February 7, 2015, from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. at Mumbai Press Club, Azad Maidan.
6 Feb 2015
Blog post
ICANN accountability, IANA transition and open questionsOn February 3, 2015, the Centre for Communication Governance (NLU, Delhi) hosted a pre-event briefing in light of ICANN52 (Singapore, February 7-12, 2015). Geetha Hariharan attended the event.
5 Feb 2015
News
WWW: The Hackers’ HavenIn an increasingly connected world, it pays to be careful when sharing personal information
5 Feb 2015
News
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
News
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.