Our Statement on the Cabinet Approval of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019
Dec 04, 2019
Our Statement on the Cabinet Approval of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019
Today the Union Cabinet approved the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. The Government has proposed to introduce the Bill in the ongoing winter session of Parliament.
A Detailed Analysis of the Swami Ramdev v. Facebook Judgment
Nov 15, 2019
Statement: At SFLC.in we believe that ordering intermediary platforms to take down content globally, negatively impacts freedom of expression online, as different countries have different standards of speech.
Our Statement on the WhatsApp Surveillance Issue
Oct 31, 2019
Our Statement on the WhatsApp Surveillance Issue
The use of sophisticated surveillance technology by governments violates basic human rights of privacy and free speech on the Internet. Vulnerable groups including journalists, minorities and lawyers rely on end-to-end encryption technology, like the one offered by WhatsApp, to remain secure online.
Del. HC Orders for Global Take Down of Content
Oct 24, 2019
Delhi High Court Approves Take Down of Content Globally
Asks Facebook, Google, YouTube and Twitter to remove defamatory content from their global services
Statement: At SFLC.in we believe that ordering intermediary platforms to take down content globally negatively impacts freedom of expression online, as different countries have
Internet Multi Stakeholder Roundtable discussion
Aug 25, 2019
Internet Multi Stakeholder Roundtable discussion
As a precursor to the formation of the IMSC, SFLC.in and Global Network Initiative(GNI) are organizing a round table discussion on - 'Data Protection' and 'Intermediary Liability' on the 28th of August, 2019 (Wednesday).
Youth and Privacy: It does matter
Aug 15, 2019
Youth and Privacy: It does matter
By Faisal Farooqui
Imagine a busy highway. A small child of four or five years old is running into the traffic. His/her parents nowhere to be seen. Who do you think should be blamed if there’s an accident?
TRAI Consultation on OTT Regulation - Follow-up Submission on Surveillance Reform
Jun 13, 2019
On 20 May 2019, during TRAI’s 'Open House Discussion' in Delhi on OTT communication services, certain arguments were raised regarding national security concerns surrounding encrypted communication services, including those services that have end-to-end encryption.
