Topic
Censorship
287 items.
6 Jan 2015
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Indian Netizens Criticize Online Censorship of ‘Jihadi’ ContentThe article on online censorship by Subhashish Panigrahi was published in Global Voices on January 6, 2015.
3 Jan 2015
News
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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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 …
2 Jan 2015
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Govt blocks 32 websites, including Vimeo and GithubThe websites that have been blocked were based on an advisory by Anti Terrorism Squad, and were carrying anti-India content from ISIS.
2 Jan 2015
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Government blocks over 60 websites including github & sourceforge on anti-terror advisoryOver 60 websites and links, including popular online tools like Github and Sourceforge used by thousands of programmers have been blocked in India, triggering angry protests by Internet users.
2 Jan 2015
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Government blocks 32 websites to check ISIS propagandaThe Centre has blocked 32 websites, including vimeo.com, dailymotion.com, pastebin.com and github.com, in an effort to curb ISIS propaganda, prompting a wave of online protests.
2 Jan 2015
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DoT Reportedly Orders Blocking of 32 Websites Including GitHub, Archive.org, SourceForgeMany users on Twitter are claiming that several websites, including many software development resources such as GitHub and SourceForge, along with research resources like the Internet Archive have all been blocked on order of the Department …
2 Jan 2015
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Centre blocks 32 websites for security reasons, restores some laterThe Centre on Wednesday asked Internet Service Providers (ISP) to block 32 websites citing national security concerns, especially from terror group ISIS.
15 Dec 2014
Blog post
Overview of the Constitutional Challenges to the IT ActThere are currently ten cases before the Supreme Court challenging various provisions of the Information Technology Act, the rules made under that, and other laws, that are being heard jointly. Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan who's arguing …
7 Dec 2014
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India sees biggest improvement in Internet freedom, says reportBig stride ascribed to removal of restrictions imposed in 2013; globally, Internet freedom sees decline.
22 Nov 2014
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Game release cancelled over gay characterElectronic Arts stops accepting preorders for Dragon Age: Inquisition.
3 Nov 2014
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Several Indian Twitter users' accounts suspended due to tech glitchTwitter denies conspiracy theory, blames technical glitch for account suspensions
2 Nov 2014
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Twitter users find several accounts suspended for unknown reasonsTwitter users woke up on Saturday to find several accounts suspended for unknown reasons, triggering conspiracy theories that only the accounts of right-wing supporters had been targeted.
4 Aug 2014
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We the goondasYou can now be arrested in Karnataka even before you commit an offence under the IT Act. You could be in jail under the Goonda Act even if not guilty under the Indian Copyright Act. If govt thinks you are planning to send a 'lascivious' …
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.
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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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)
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.
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).
16 Jun 2014
Blog post
Content Removal on Facebook — A Case of Privatised Censorship?Any activity on Facebook, be it creating an account, posting a picture or status update or creating a group or page, is bound by Facebook’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. These contain a list of content that is prohibited from …
7 Jun 2014
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FOEX Live: June 1-7, 2014A weekly selection of news on online freedom of expression and digital technology from across India (and some parts of the world).
31 May 2014
Blog post
Two Arguments Against the Constitutionality of Section 66AGautam Bhatia explores the constitutionality of Section 66A in light of recent events.
17 Feb 2014
News
Dark days for the creative class in India: SiddiquiAs India’s literacy rate improves, governments, courts, media, publishers and big business are all stifling free speech.
27 Dec 2013
News
Indian government wakes up to risk of Hotmail, GmailWorried by US spying revelations, India has begun drawing up a new email policy to help secure government communications, but the man responsible for drafting the rules still regularly uses Hotmail.
25 Oct 2013
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India believes in Complete Freedom of Cyber Space: Kapil SibalThe site of the impact of a cyber crime should determine jurisdiction, says information technology minister Kapil Sibal.