Born out of the SaveTheInternet.in movement for net neutrality, IFF works on a range of issues including net neutrality, free expression, privacy and innovation. Read about our ongoing campaigns and projects.
The law commission on August 30, 2018 invited public inputs on the law of sedition posing in its first query as whether this archaic law should be repealed. We agree unequivocally, sedition contained in Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code needs to be struck off the statute books, completely.
The Internet Freedom Foundation made its first public post on Independence Day, 2016 with the ideal of building an organisation that is an effective advocate for digital rights in India. Over the last two years we've campaigned against Internet shutdowns, implementing net neutrality and for legal reforms to combat censorship
Yesterday the Supreme Court pronounced a historic judgement on the constitutionality of the Aadhaar, biometric programme. We urge people to read this statement by our friends at Rethink Aadhaar that contains a considered public response to it. RethinkAadhaar's statement clearly sets out there is a need for sustained engagement on
As concern increases in India about the increasing number of shutdowns Nakul Nayak has authored a paper with a legal analysis of the legal regime on it (click here). Nakul consults as a legal fellow at the Internet Freedom Foundation on online censorship concentrating on online shutdowns and his analysis
Originally posted on SaveOurPrivacy.in The Expert Committee chaired by Retd. Justice B.N. Srikrishna submitted its 176 page report to the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology at 1600 Hrs on 27 July 2018 (today). The Committee also submitted a draft of the legislation on data protection titled, ‘The
Complete Net Neutrality in India. One step closer to the finish line. Towards yesterday evening we heard news that the Telecom Commission had among other things approved TRAI’s recommendations on net neutrality. The Process Last November, the TRAI made recommendations to expressly prohibit discriminatory treatment of content (more information