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India Seeks to Limit Use of Maps and Satellite Images
by Prasad Krishna — published May 28, 2016 — filed under:
Indians are discussing a plan to ban use of maps or satellite images of the country without approval from the government.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India sees biggest improvement in Internet freedom, says report
by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 07, 2014 — filed under: ,
Big stride ascribed to removal of restrictions imposed in 2013; globally, Internet freedom sees decline.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India Sets Strict New Net Neutrality Rules
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 11, 2016 — filed under: , , , , ,
In India, advocates of net neutrality have welcomed new rules by the telecom regulator that have blocked efforts by Facebook to offer free but limited access to the web in the country’s fast growing Internet market.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India Should Watch Its Internet Watchmen
by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 28, 2011 — last modified May 06, 2011 05:08 AM — filed under:
The month after terrorists attacked Mumbai in 2008, India's government initiated legislation enabling it to eavesdrop on electronic communication and block websites on grounds of national security. There was no public debate before the bill in question was introduced, and hardly any debate inside parliament itself before it passed in 2009. In the law, there were no guidelines about the extent to which an individual's right to privacy would be breached. And there was certainly no mention, and therefore, reassurance, that due process would be followed when it came to restricting access to websites. This article by Rahul Bhatia was published in the Wall Street Journal on March 28, 2011.
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India slowly gets to grips with ecommerce
by Prasad Krishna — published May 19, 2010 — last modified Apr 04, 2011 06:46 AM — filed under:
Growth in computer use and Internet penetration will help e-commerce.
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India Still Trying To Turn Optional Aadhaar Identification Number Into A Mandatory National Identity System
by Prasad Krishna — published Mar 22, 2016 — last modified Mar 24, 2016 06:34 AM — filed under: , ,
from the sliding-down-the-slippery-slope-to-disaster dept
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India takes its first serious step toward privacy regulation – but it may be misguided
by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 15, 2013 — filed under: ,
The world’s second-most populous nation may be on the cusp of embracing privacy legislation. After several false starts the Indian government appears ready to accept the need for some form of regulation.
Located in News & Media
India threatens action against Twitter for ethnic violence 'rumors'
by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 27, 2012 — filed under: , , ,
India threatened to take action on Thursday against Twitter over content alleged to have inflamed ethnic tensions, as leaked documents revealed the government scrambling to censor online material.
Located in News & Media
India To Let Private Companies Access Citizens’ Biometric Data
by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 27, 2017 — filed under: ,
India, home to the world’s largest national biometric registry, plans to begin sharing citizens’ data with the country’s private companies and startups.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
India Today Conclave Next 2017: Aadhaar was rushed, says MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 26, 2017 — filed under: , ,
Talking at the ongoing India Today Conclave Next 2017, MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar said that Aadhaar was rushed and foisted on the country by authorities that fail to first create a proper ecosystem. Chandrashekhar gave his comments at a keynote titled Privacy -- The Fundamental Right for the Digital Citizen.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
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