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Blog Entry Navigating the 'Reconsideration' Quagmire (A Personal Journey of Acute Confusion)
by Padmini Baruah and Geetha Hariharan — published Nov 30, 2016 — filed under: ,
An ​earlier analysis of ICANN’s Documentary Information Disclosure Policy already brought to light our concerns about the lack of transparency in ICANN’s internal mechanisms. Carrying my research forward, I sought to arrive at an understanding of the mechanisms used to appeal a denial of DIDP requests. In this post, I aim to provide a brief account of my experiences with the Reconsideration Request process that ICANN provides for as a tool for appeal.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Demonetisation Survey Limits the Range of Feedback that can be Provided by the User
by tiwari — published Nov 24, 2016 — last modified Nov 24, 2016 02:50 PM — filed under: , ,
The government has faced increasingly targeted attacks by the Opposition and the public on the merits of the demonetisation move carried out a fortnight ago. In an attempt to placate this ire and to create a feedback loop that directly engages with the public, the government has decided to conduct a mass survey to gauge public perception. The survey is hosted on the Narendra Modi mobile application that can be found on the Android and iOS app stores. This article will attempt to analyse the mobile application by looking at the design principles followed in the survey and the scope given to survey takers to express their true opinion of the demonetisation move.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Caught in a filter bubble
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 24, 2016 — filed under: ,
The country seems to be polarised over demonetisation and its after-effects. And more likely than not, you’ve had plenty of news stories to read that corroborate what you believe, regardless of whether you think the scrapping of the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes was an ingenious plan or not, especially if you get most of your news on social media.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The thrill of saving India from cybercrime
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 21, 2016 — filed under: , ,
Geeks seize the chance to help the government, defence forces and banks draw up fences against tech crimes.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Free Net advocates flay Trai's public Wi-Fi paper
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 20, 2016 — filed under: , ,
Stakeholders vouching for a cheap and open Internet have flagged concerns over privacy and regulatory hurdles.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry CERT-In's Proactive Mandate - A Report on the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team’s Proactive Mandate in the Indian Cyber Security Ecosystem
by tiwari — published Nov 19, 2016 — filed under: ,
CERT-IN’s proactive mandate is defined in the IT Act, 2000 as well as in the Information Technology (The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team and Manner of Performing Function and Duties ) Rules, 2013 (CERT-In Rules, 2013) both of which postdate the existence of the organisation itself, which has been operational since 2004.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
How The U.K. Got A Better Deal From Facebook Than India Did
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 18, 2016 — filed under: , ,
The U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and India’s Karmanya Sareen shared a similar concern – how messenger application WhatsApp’s decision to share user data with parent Facebook is a violation of the promise of privacy.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Conference on the Digitalization of the Indian Legal System
by Leilah Elmokadem — published Nov 16, 2016 — filed under: , ,
On Legal Services Day, November 9, 2016, LegalDesk.com collaborated with iSPIRT to host a conference on the “Digitalization of the Indian Legal System”. The event invited prominent speakers to present their organizations’ work and to participate in a panel discussion followed by a Q&A period for the audience.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
'Delink ICANN from US jurisdiction'
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 15, 2016 — filed under: ,
Eight Indian civil society organisations involved with internet governance have called for complete delinking of ICANN from US jurisdiction, saying an important global public infrastructure being subject to a single country’s control is unacceptable.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Google, Facebook will not place ads on sites distributing fake news
by Prasad Krishna — published Nov 15, 2016 — filed under: ,
Google plans to update its AdSense program policies to prevent placement of its ads on sites distributing fake news.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
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