Comments on the Draft Amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 relating to Synthetically Generated Information
SFLC.in welcomes the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“Ministry”) for circulating the Draft Amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 relating to Synthetically Generated Information…
SFLC.in Hackathon 2025: Celebrating Open Collaboration and Digital Freedom
SFLC.in, in collaboration with FOSS United hosted its nationwide Hackathon 2025 from October 31 to November 2, 2025 on the theme of Defending Digital Freedom….
Comparing Digital Workplace Products: Proprietary vs Open Source Software
Offices are no more confined to physical walls, digital workspaces have changed the ways in the way organisations work. Employees can now communicate, share work…
Google, Zoho, or Open Source: Who Handles Your Data Better? A Privacy Policy Comparison
GENERAL ANALYSIS Zoho and Google are both proprietary software suites, while Nextcloud is a free and open-source software suite. This means that Nextcloud by nature…
Policy Analysis of Messaging Applications
The privacy and security of user data have become critical considerations when choosing a messaging platform. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the privacy…
Rights, Risks and the Future of Encryption – Global Encryption Day 2025
On 16 October 2025, SFLC.in hosted a panel discussion on “Rights, Risks and the Future of Encryption”. The aim of the session was to discuss…
Security and Privacy Features Analysis of Messaging Applications (Arattai, Whatsapp, Signal, Prav and Element)
Amid the recent surge in interest around messaging applications, we have compared popular messaging applications – Arattai, WhatsApp, Signal Prav and Element, across key app…
Bill Do, Number No! Use This Template Letter to Protect Your Data from Businesses
SFLC.in, as part of its ‘Bill Do, Number No!’ campaign, advocates against the practice of businesses compelling customers to provide personal contact information such as…
SFLC.in analyzes Policies of FinTech Apps
Recently, India has emerged as a major player in the global FinTech landscape, hosting 10,200 FinTech companies and holding the third-highest spot globally. One of…
SFLC.in Analysis of X Corp v. Union of India Judgment in K’taka HC
On 24 September, 2025, a Single-Judge Bench of Karnataka High Court delivered its judgement in X Corp v Union of India (WP 7405/2025), on the…
Combating Misinformation: Practical Guide to Fact-Checking & Legal Resource
SFLC.in has launched “Combating Misinformation: Practical Guide to Fact-Checking & Legal Resource” The guide is designed as a hands-on resource to help people identify, verify,…
Mindfully Monitored? Privacy in Mental Health Apps
We often hear that conversations with a mental health professional are privileged — legally protected and confidential. This safeguard exists to build trust, so patients…