Al and Elections: Building Resilience Against Deepfakes
On October 18, SFLC.in, in collaboration with LogicallyFacts, organized a workshop and meetup on ‘Al and Elections: Building Resilience Against Deepfakes.’ The workshop aimed to…
SFLC.in writes to CERT-in regarding the data breaches of Star Health and Allied Insurance, and DotPe.
Software Freedom Law Centre, India (SFLC.in) wrote to CERT-in regarding the data breaches of Star Health and Allied Insurance, and DotPe. SFLC.in urges CERT-In to…
Comments on the draft Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024
The Draft Telecommunication Rules on interception disregard privacy entirely! The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Govt. of India released on 28th August, the draft Telecommunications…
Comments on the draft Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024
On 28 August 2024, the Department of Telecommunications released the draft Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024. These draft rules supersede the existing “Temporary…
Comments on the draft Telecommunications (Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure) Rules, 2024
On 28 August 2024, the Department of Telecommunications released the draft Telecommunications (Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure) Rules, 2024. The Rules aim to safeguard critical telecommunications infrastructure…
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…