Comments on the draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024
On 28 August, 2024, the Department of Telecommunications released the draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024 (“Rules”) . The Rules have introduced new regulations…
SFLC.in’s Statement on Bombay High Court’s Judgement on IT (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The amendment to the IT Rules 2021 that provided for establishment of a fact check unit to act as an arbiter of truth on any…
SFLC.in celebrated Software Freedom Day 2024
On September 21, SFLC.in celebrated Software Freedom Day 2024. Team SFLC.in hosted an interactive meetup and workshop on topics related to open-source and free software….
SFLC.in’s Statement on Defamation Proceedings against Wikimedia Foundation
Since 2001, the Wikimedia Foundation has facilitated open access to knowledge and information across the world. Wikipedia functions as the most accessed online encyclopedia globally,…
X’s Tussles with Content Takedowns in Brazil and India
Introduction On 31st August, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexander de Moraes ordered the suspension of social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The Supreme Court of…
SFLC.in wrote to CM of Telangana about the Operation CASO
Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in) recently wrote to the Chief Minister of Telangana highlighting the concerns regarding the ongoing Operation Chabutra, Romeo, and Cordon…
Words on Trial: State and the Fourth Estate on August 22, 2024
The draft Broadcasting Bill 2024 has introduced sweeping changes to India’s media landscape. While it aims to modernise regulations, it has also raised serious concerns…
SFLC.in’s statement on the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024
SFLC.in is extremely concerned about the opaque and selective public consultation process around the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024. According to media reports, a…
SFLC.in writes to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting over the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2024
Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in), wrote to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to address concerns regarding the opacity in the consultation process of…
Pre-Legislative Consultations and Digital Rights in India and EU: A Comparative Analysis
Introduction On 30th July, the EU Artificial Intelligence Office launched a public consultation on trustworthy general-purpose AI models. The call encourages participation from a diverse…
SFLC.in is Launching Its Free Speech Tracker 2.0 on July 26th
In an era characterized by the proliferation of digital media and unprecedented access to information, the fundamental right to free expression is increasingly under threat….
SFLC.in writes to Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA over Digi Yatra
On July 18th, 2024, the Software Freedom Law Centre, India (SFLC.in) wrote to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and DGCA India about concerns regarding…