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Apar Gupta

Apar Gupta

Net Neutrality

More than 100 people report violations of net neutrality all over India. We need enforcement action. #SaveTheInternet

More than 100 people report violations of net neutrality all over India. We need enforcement action. #SaveTheInternet
06 February, 2019
2 min read
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SaveOurPrivacy

TOP SECRET: MHA Refuses to reveal total number of snooping requests

RTIs asking for basic information on surveillance in India rejected by the Ministry of Home Affairs. They even refuse to tell how many orders were issued by them.
06 February, 2019
2 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
Official Announcement

A Republic Day letter from IFF

This republic day we reflect on our constitutional promises. For liberty, fraternity, equality and justice in technology. In 2019 we promise to keep up momentum on the internet freedom tableau!
26 January, 2019
3 min read
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savetheinternet

We send counter-comments to the terrible proposals of Telecom Companies in TRAI's #OTTConsultation #SaveTheInternet

In November 2018. The TRAI released a consultation paper on the regulation of OTT services (basically online platforms and services). We submitted comments on 8th January 2019 and our counter comments yesterday night, i.e. January 21, 2019.
22 January, 2019
3 min read
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Censorship

We urge for a rethink on the proposed self-censorship norms for video streaming platforms

A new proposal for self-censorship for online streaming platforms is being privately considered for endorsement by the Government. It is likely to lead to greater censorship and throttle creativity and freedom of speech.
17 January, 2019
3 min read
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SaveOurPrivacy

Supreme Court issues notice on IFF's petition for surveillance reform #SaveOurPrivacy

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a case on the digital snooping powers of the government.
14 January, 2019
3 min read
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savetheinternet

Tell us if your ISP is blocking any proxy websites or VPNs. We promise to seek remedy. #SaveTheInternet #SaveOurPrivacy

Folks! Do report any blocking of proxy or VPNs by your ISP. This is a net neutrality violation and undermines your privacy.
10 January, 2019
1 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
savetheinternet

Protect users, do not license the Internet #OTTConsultation #SaveTheInternet

The TRAI in November, 2018 released a consultation paper on regulation of OTT services. Yesterday, IFF made it’s submission on it.
09 January, 2019
4 min read
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66A

Supreme Court issues notice to check any 66A Cases #RightToMeme #Section66A

Supreme Court issues notice to check any 66A Cases #RightToMeme #Section66A
07 January, 2019
4 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
RightToMeme

India must resist the lure of the Chinese model of online surveillance and censorship #IntermediaryRules #RightToMeme #SaveOurPrivacy

As reported in today’s front page story in the Indian Express, why is the government and large online platforms are privately discussing how to censor and break encryption of your social media and messaging. We explain...
24 December, 2018
5 min read
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