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RTI Applications to MP & UP about number of Internet Shutdowns: Dismissed & Returned
Sep 12, 2018
Governments across the world often impose Internet Shutdowns as a means to order blanket ban on Internet services in an area for a duration. These blanket bans are imposed for a variety of reasons…
Summary Report for Panel Discussion on Online Harassment at APrIGF2018
Aug 29, 2018
The 9th Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) convened from 13thto 16thAugust, 2018 at Iririki Island Resort, Port-Vila, Vanuatu with the overarching theme “Empowering Communities…
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Brief Analysis of The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018
Jul 30, 2018
On 27 July 2018, the nine-member expert committee headed by Justice B.N. Srikrishna submitted its Report along with a draft bill titled The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018 (“the Bill”) to the…
Summary of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018
Jul 28, 2018
This is a summary of the key provisions of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018 (“the Bill”/ “the Act”).
The Bill has been divided into 15 Chapters. It is composed of 112 Sections, with 2…
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Round Table Discussion on the Personal Data Protection Bill: 4th September (Tuesday) at the IIC
Aug 27, 2018
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has sought comments on the Draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018 by the 10th of September 2018. We are holding a Round Table discussion on…
Panel Discussion at APrIGF 18: Internet Restrictions in Asia Pacific Region and How to Mitigate.
Aug 27, 2018
The Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF), 2018 was held in Port Vila, Vanuatu from 13th to 16th August.
Parliament ’s last opportunity to Modify/Annul Telecom Suspension Rules 2017?
Aug 09, 2018
Prior to the notification of Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services, Internet shutdowns were ordered under two statutes i.e Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (CrPC) and Indian Telegraph Act 1885.
Social Media Communications Hub: A Privacy Nightmare
Aug 08, 2018
On April 25, 2018 the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released a bid document (“SMCH Bid Document”) stating its intent to establish a Social Media Communication Hub (“SMCH”) which would…
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