Home Department, State of Rajasthan: No more Internet Shutdowns for prevention of cheating in examinations.
There has been a staggering increase in the number of Internet Shutdowns in India. In comparison to 2012 when India saw only three shutdowns over…
SFLC.in at IGF 2018, Paris: Overview of our Lightning Talk on Internet Shutdowns
The 13th Internet Governance Forum (“IGF”) was hosted by the Government of France at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris from 12 to 14 November…
SFLC.in at IGF 2018, Paris: Overview of Panel Disucssion by Mozilla on Privacy and the Luxury to Disconnect
The 13th Internet Governance Forum (“IGF”) was hosted by the Government of France at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris from 12 to 14 November…
Someone still asking for Aadhaar? Let us know!
Contrary to the Supreme Court’s judgment, some entities are still asking for Aadhaar A nine judge bench of the Supreme Court delivered its verdict on…
Summary Report: Series of Discussion on Personal Data Protection Bill 2018
We at SFLC.in conducted a series of multi-stakeholder round table discussions on the Data Protection Bill, 2018 submitted by the Expert Committee on Data Protection…
Key Highlights of the Aadhaar Judgment
The Supreme Court has delivered its much awaited judgment in the Aadhaar case, wherein the majority view, comprised of – Dipak Misra CJI., AK Sikri…
Full text of the 1448-page Aadhaar Judgement
The Supreme Court has delivered its much awaited judgment in the Aadhaar case, wherein the majoirty view, comprised of – Dipak Misra CJI., AK Sikri…
RTI Applications to MP & UP about number of Internet Shutdowns: Dismissed & Returned
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…
Summary Report for Panel Discussion on Online Harassment at APrIGF2018
The 9th Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) convened from 13th to 16thAugust, 2018 at Iririki Island Resort, Port-Vila, Vanuatu with the overarching theme…
Panel Discussion at APrIGF 18: Internet Restrictions in Asia Pacific Region and How to Mitigate.
The Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF), 2018 was held in Port Vila, Vanuatu from 13th to 16th August. Each year, the APrIGF serves…
Parliament ’s last opportunity to Modify/Annul Telecom Suspension Rules 2017?
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…
Social Media Communications Hub: A Privacy Nightmare
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…