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Right to Information (RTI) Requests to BSNL and MTNL Regarding Security Equipment
— by Maria Xynou — last modified Feb 25, 2015 03:04 PMAs part of research, on July 2, 2013, the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) had sent Right to Information (RTI) requests to two of the largest internet service providers (ISPs) in India: Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) requesting answers to some questions.
Reply to RTI Applications filed with respect to Foreign Contractors and Vendors of IT and Telecommunication Enterprises
— by Lovisha Aggarwal — last modified Feb 25, 2015 02:13 PMAn RTI application was filed by the Sh. Matthew Thomas on August 06, 2014 enquiring about the details of the foreign contractors and vendors of certain Information Technology and Telecommunication enterprises. Mr. Mathews in his application asked some specific questions.
Security and Surveillance – Optimizing Security while Safeguarding Human Rights
— by Elonnai Hickok — last modified Feb 13, 2015 02:41 AMThe Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) on December 19, 2014 held a talk on “Security and Surveillance – Optimizing Security while Safeguarding Human Rights.
Preliminary Submission on "Internet Governance Issues" to the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India
— by Geetha Hariharan — last modified Feb 12, 2015 02:52 PMOn January 30, 2015, Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) held a consultation on Internet governance. A committee was set up to draft a report on Internet governance, with a focus on issues relevant to India. The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) is represented on the committee, and has provided its preliminary comments to ASSOCHAM.
Search Engine and Prenatal Sex Determination: Walking the Tight Rope of the Law
— by Geetha Hariharan — last modified Feb 12, 2015 06:05 AMIn Sabu George v. Union of India, the Supreme Court is looking at the constitutionality of sex-selection ads appearing on search engines, either as search results or ads placed on the search pages. Balaji Subramanian and Geetha Hariharan analyse the relevant provision of the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994.
Indian Netizens Criticize Online Censorship of ‘Jihadi’ Content
— by Subhashish Panigrahi — last modified Feb 10, 2015 02:43 AMThe article on online censorship by Subhashish Panigrahi was published in Global Voices on January 6, 2015.
Where Does ICANN’s Money Come From? We Asked; They Don’t Know
— by Geetha Hariharan — last modified Mar 05, 2015 07:43 AMJust how transparent is ICANN? How responsive are they to requests for information? At CIS, we sent ICANN ten questions seeking information about, inter alia, their revenues, commitment to the NETmundial Principles, Globalisation Advisory Groups and organisational structure. Geetha Hariharan wonders at ICANN's reluctance to respond.
Collection of Net Neutrality Definitions
— by Tarun Krishnakumar — last modified Feb 09, 2015 01:33 PMAs part of CIS's inquiry into 'Network Neutrality' in the developing world, we have collected a set of definitions of the term from different sources. The definitions were collated and compiled by Manoj Kurbet, Maitreya Subramaniam and Tarun Krishnakumar under the guidance of Sunil Abraham.
ICANN accountability, IANA transition and open questions
— by Geetha Hariharan — last modified Feb 06, 2015 11:39 AMOn February 3, 2015, the Centre for Communication Governance (NLU, Delhi) hosted a pre-event briefing in light of ICANN52 (Singapore, February 7-12, 2015). Geetha Hariharan attended the event.
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