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Blog Entry Comments on the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021
by Tanvi Apte, Anubha Sinha and Torsha Sarkar — published Jul 05, 2021 — last modified Jul 05, 2021 05:59 AM — filed under: , , ,
In this submission, we examine the constitutionality and legality of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which was released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Regulating Sexist Online Harassment as a Form of Censorship
by Amber Sinha — published May 31, 2021 — filed under: , ,
This paper is part of a series under IT for Change’s project, Recognize, Resist, Remedy: Combating Sexist Hate Speech Online. The series, titled Rethinking Legal-Institutional Approaches to Sexist Hate Speech in India, aims to create a space for civil society actors to proactively engage in the remaking of online governance, bringing together inputs from legal scholars, practitioners, and activists. The papers reflect upon the issue of online sexism and misogyny, proposing recommendations for appropriate legal-institutional responses. The series is funded by EdelGive Foundation, India and International Development Research Centre, Canada.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
File Regulating Sexist Online Harassment: A Model of Online Harassment as a Form of Censorship
by Amber Sinha — published May 31, 2021 — filed under: , ,
Located in Internet Governance / Files
Blog Entry New intermediary guidelines: The good and the bad
by Torsha Sarkar — published Feb 26, 2021 — last modified Mar 15, 2021 01:52 PM — filed under: , , , ,
In pursuance of the government releasing the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, this blogpost offers a quick rundown of some of the changes brought about the Rules, and how they line up with existing principles of best practices in content moderation, among others.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Mapping Web Censorship & Net Neutrality Violations
by Pranav M B — published Oct 05, 2020 — last modified Oct 05, 2020 07:59 AM — filed under: , , , ,
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Investigating TLS blocking in India
by Simone Basso, Gurshabad Grover and Kushagra Singh — published Jul 09, 2020 — last modified Jul 09, 2020 01:23 AM — filed under: , ,
A study into Transport Layer Security (TLS)-based blocking by three popular Indian ISPs: ACT Fibernet, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Content takedown and users' rights
by Torsha Sarkar, Gurshabad Grover — published Feb 14, 2020 — last modified Feb 17, 2020 05:18 AM — filed under: , , ,
After Shreya Singhal v Union of India, commentators have continued to question the constitutionality of the content takedown regime under Section 69A of the IT Act (and the Blocking Rules issued under it). There has also been considerable debate around how the judgement has changed this regime: specifically about (i) whether originators of content are entitled to a hearing, (ii) whether Rule 16 of the Blocking Rules, which mandates confidentiality of content takedown requests received by intermediaries from the Government, continues to be operative, and (iii) the effect of Rule 16 on the rights of the originator and the public to challenge executive action. In this opinion piece, we attempt to answer some of these questions.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Reliance Jio is using SNI inspection to block websites
by Gurshabad Grover and Kushagra Singh — published Nov 07, 2019 — last modified Jul 09, 2020 01:31 AM — filed under:
Reliance Jio, the most popular ISP in India, is employing a deep packet inspection technique to block websites for its users.
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MHA snoop order & bid to amend IT rules: China-like clampdown or tracking unlawful content?
by Admin — published Dec 30, 2018 — filed under: ,
An MHA order last week authorised 10 government agencies to scan data on computers. This was followed by the Modi government’s proposal to amend the Information Technology rules for social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter to “proactively identify, remove or disable access to unlawful information or content” in order to curb fake news online.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
IETF103
by Admin — published Nov 16, 2018 — last modified Dec 14, 2018 02:05 AM — filed under: , ,
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) organized the IETF103 in Bangkok from November 3 to November 9, 2018. Gurshabad Grover attended the event.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
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