Blue Paper: Misinformation and Draft Intermediary Guidelines
In the wake of increased spread of misinformation on social media, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued The Draft Information Technology…
Our Comments to MeitY on the Draft Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules, 2018
The Draft Information Technology [Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules], 2018 (“the Draft Rules”), were issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) on the…
Joint Letter to MeitY Addressing Key Issues with the Draft IL Rules, 2018
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India (“MeitY”), released the Draft Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules, 2018 on the 24th of December, 2018…
SFLC.in Shortlised for 2019 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards
SFLC.in has been nominated for 2019 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards. In total, 16 nominees were selected from over 400 crowdsourced nominations. The…
Our Counter Comments to TRAI’s Consultation Paper on Regulatory Framework for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had published a consultation paper on 12 November 2018 for the creation of a regulatory framework for over-the-top…
Press Release – Experts: Media and Digital Literacy Must to Fight Fake News
New Delhi, 22nd January 2019: Ahead of the 2019 general elections in India, it is important to realize the consequences of misinformation and disinformation campaigns,…
What has been changed in the Aadhaar Amendment Bill?
On Wednesday, 02 January 2019, we got our first look at The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018. On Friday, 04 January 2019, this…
Supreme Court Issues Notice to the Centre for Continued use of Section 66A of the IT Act, 2000
Yesterday, The Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Central Government for the continued use of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act,…
FAQ on Draft Amendment of Intermediary Guidelines Rules in India
The Central Government notified the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011 in April, 2011. A draft amendment of these Rules has been issued by the…
Our Comments to TRAI’s Consultation Paper on Regulatory Framework for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had published a consultation paper on 12 November 2018 for the creation of a regulatory framework for over-the-top…
Over 14000 Websites Blocked By MEITY
There has been considerable spike in the number of websites/URLs being blocked from public access. Concerns on internet censorship cover inadequate safeguards, disproportionate blocking and…
The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018
Today, the Central Government introduced, The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to amend the Aadhaar…