Copyright Strikes: The New Weapon in Media Censorship
Journalism often depends on showing the public what those in power have said or done and for doing that journalists and digital news platforms often…
False Copyright Strikes on Meta Platforms
Recently, several creators have approached SFLC.in with similar complaints- where their accounts are held ransom to scammers who file false copyright strikes on their content…
Shrinking Digital Space for Humor, Satire, Parody, Sarcasm, and Irony in India
India’s expanding toolkit against satire and dissent, and what the law actually allows. There is a famous story about Jawaharlal Nehru and the…
Censorship by Uncertainty: How Content Takedowns Are Reshaping Digital Media
Independent media and the press have long been regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy. They keep a check on those in power, question the…
Weekly Patent Watch: Huawei’s Neural Network for Video Compression
Title: Independent Positioning Of Auxiliary Information In Neural Network Based Picture Processing Application Date: 08/11/23 Grant Date: 24/01/2025 Patent Number: 558691 Patent Holder: Huawei Technologies…
Protecting Press Freedom in the Digital Age
We are proud to launch our video series, Protecting Press Freedom in the Digital Age, produced in collaboration with Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Featuring Indian…
Vote Link Phishing Scam: Recovering A Hacked X Account
Social media accounts today are more than communication tools. They often hold years of personal memories, professional connections, and digital identity. Losing access to such…
SFLC.in Condemns the BCI Chairman’s Unconstitutional Directive Against NALSAR Graduates
SFLC.in condemns the recent directive issued by the Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) ordering a blanket freeze on the enrolment of the…
SFLC.in’s Statement Against Arbitrary Content Takedown and Account Restrictions Faced by Public Representatives and Journalists
Earlier today, Meta restricted the Instagram accounts (“Platform”) of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), its national convener Arvind Kejriwal, and Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of AltNews. Over…
SFLC.in’s Questions Before Parliamentary ‘Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology’ on Social and Digital Platforms and their Regulation
The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology (2025–26) of the Lok Sabha Secretariat is scheduled to hold its next sitting on 3 August 2026…
SFLC.in’s Representation Regarding Meta Technologies
Over the past several weeks, numerous journalists, creators, civil society organisations, and members of the public have reported the removal of protest-related content, account restrictions,…
SFLC.in’s Statement on Mass Surveillance During Protests
In connection with the public protests in and surrounding areas of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, several citizens as well as media reports suggested that…