Programme
Internet Governance
Privacy, free speech, surveillance, digital identity and cybersecurity. 3,058 items.
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 …
17 Jul 2014
Blog post
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.
16 Jul 2014
News
Living in a Fish BowlThough India needs a comprehensive law on the right to privacy, it may not be ready for something as avant garde as the “right to be forgotten” on the Internet, argues Shuma Raha
11 Jul 2014
News
Rethinking Privacy: The Link between Florida v. Jardines and the Surveillance of Nature FilmsBhairav Acharya gave a talk on "Rethinking Privacy" at an event organized by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) on July 11, 2014.
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 …
8 Jul 2014
News
Best Practices MeetThe Best Practices Meet 2014 is being organized by DSCI at Hotel Leela Palace on July 9, 2014. Sunil Abraham will participate as a panelist at the event.
7 Jul 2014
Blog post
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
News
COAI, Centre for Internet & Society to hold pan-India meetings on privacy issuesIn order to discuss possible legal frameworks to enable surveillance of voice and data communications in India, the Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) along with the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) will hold seven …
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.
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
Event
Privacy and Surveillance RoundtableThe Centre for Internet and Society and the Cellular Operators Association of India invite you to a roundtable at the India International Centre, New Delhi on July 4, 2014.
4 Jul 2014
Blog post
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
News
Implications of post-Snowden Internet localization proposalsThe Ninth Annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Meeting will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on 2-5 September 2014. The venue of the meeting is Lütfi Kirdar International Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC).
3 Jul 2014
News
Cyber crimes shoot up 52% in India over last yearThere has been a sharp increase in the incidence of cyber crime in the country. The number of cases registered in 2013 under the IT Act has gone up by 52 per cent to 4,192 as against 2,761 in the previous year.
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 …
2 Jul 2014
News
Consultation to Frame Rules under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011The National Campaign for People's Right to Information (NCPRI) and Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University, Delhi (CCG at NLUD) invite you to a consultation to draft rules under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, …
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 …
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 Recommendations25 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.
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.
22 Jun 2014
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IANA Transition: Suggestions for Process DesignWith analysis of community-input and ICANN processes, Smarika Kumar offers concrete suggestions for process design. She urges the Indian government to take a stronger position in matters of IANA transition.
22 Jun 2014
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CIS Policy Brief: IANA Transition Fundamentals & Suggestions for Process DesignIn March 2014, the US government announced that it would transfer oversight of IANA functions to an as-yet-indeterminate global multi-stakeholder body. This policy brief, written by Smarika Kumar and Geetha Hariharan, explains the process …
21 Jun 2014
News
Commonwealth Domain Name System Forum 2014This event took place on 19 June 2014 from 09:00-17:30 BST at ICANN50 | London in the Viscount room. It was organized by the CTO, hosted by ICANN, and supported by Nominet and the Public Interest Registry.
20 Jun 2014
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WSIS+10 High Level Event: A Bird's Eye ReportThe WSIS+10 High Level was organised by the ITU and collaborative UN entities on June 9-13, 2014. It aimed to evaluate the progress on implementation of WSIS Outcomes from Geneva 2003 and Tunis 2005, and to envision a post-2015 Development …