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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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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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RTI reply from Rajasthan Home Department reveals 26 unreported Internet Shutdowns
Jul 14, 2018
We at SFLC.in have been tracking incidents of Internet shutdowns across India in an attempt to draw attention towards the number and frequency of shutdowns, which are imposed for reasons ranging from…
Meet the latest threat to public safety: Cheating during examinations
Jul 14, 2018
On Thursday, July 12, 2018, it was reported by several media outlets that the Rajasthan Police had obtained permission from the Government to suspend Internet Services for two consecutive days i.e.…
Welcome AI! - The Indian Government’s Ambitious Policy Proposal
Jun 25, 2018
Healthcare, Education, Smart Cities and Transportation Identified as Key Sectors
Open letter to messaging apps urging platform changes to protect users
Jun 01, 2018
We, along with other stakeholder organizations and individuals, are issuing an open letter urging Internet-based messaging service providers like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others to make…
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