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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
Blog Entry MHRD IPR Chair Series: Information Received from Delhi University
by Nehaa Chaudhari — published May 15, 2016 — filed under: ,
This post provides a factual description about the operation of Ministry of Human Resource Development IPR Chair’s Intellectual Property Education, Research and Public Outreach (IPERPO) scheme in Delhi University.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
Blog Entry Microsoft releases its first report on data requests by law enforcement agencies around the world
by Maria Xynou — published Mar 27, 2013 — last modified Jul 12, 2013 12:19 PM — filed under: ,
In this post, the Centre for Internet and Society presents Microsoft´s report on law enforcement requests, with a focus on data requested by Indian law enforcement agencies.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Microsoft says WannaCry ransomware must be a wake-up call for governments
by Prasad Krishna — published May 20, 2017 — last modified Jun 07, 2017 12:55 AM — filed under: ,
Computer security experts said the current attack could have been much worse but for the quick action of a young researcher in Britain who discovered a vulnerability in the ransomware itself, known as WanaCryptor 2.0. It has, however, retweeted a blog post by Brad Smith, president and chief legal officer at Microsoft, who directs much of the blame toward the USA government, arguing that it should have alerted the $524 billion tech titan about the problem.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Millions of Indians move from cash to digital payments. But some ask whether it’s safe
by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 16, 2017 — filed under: , , ,
Minutes after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began an ambitious new mobile-phone-payment application in December, several clones of the app popped up at Android smartphone stores.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Blog Entry Millions of Indians Slam Facebook's ‘Free Basics’ App
by Subhashish Panigrahi — published Dec 30, 2015 — filed under: , , ,
It has been less than two months since the nationwide launch of the Free Basics app in India. The smart phone application (formerly known as Internet.org) offers free access to Facebook, Facebook-owned products like WhatsApp, and a select suite of other websites for users who do not pay for mobile data plans.
Located in Telecom / Blog
Millions of kids in India access the Net on their parents’ devices, says study
by Varun Aggarwal — published Sep 28, 2019 — filed under:
Experts raise concern over exposing kids to predators, phishing and bullying.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Mind of the millennium teen
by Prasad Krishna — published Sep 22, 2012 — filed under:
Say mom, did you have electricity when you were growing up?" Twelve-year-old Aditya throws a casual query at his 38-year-old mother during a power cut.
Located in News & Media
Minds that (should) matter
by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 03, 2015 — last modified Feb 26, 2015 04:34 PM — filed under: , ,
Thinkers who best explain a rapidly-changing India to the world (and the world to India).
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Minimising Legal Risks of Online Intermediaries while Protecting User Rights
by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 29, 2014 — last modified Jul 29, 2014 07:50 AM — filed under: , , ,
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) in partnership with Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC.in) is organizing a workshop during the APrIGF event to be held at Crown Plaza, Greater Noida on August 5, 2014, 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Jyoti Panday will be a panelist.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
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