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Joanne DCunha

Joanne DCunha

RTI

Constructive public policy sprouts only in sunshine, not darkness #RTI #TechPolicy

IFF filed and RTI with the Department of Commerce on the Draft E-Commerce Policy to which an exemption was claimed. The lack of transparency in such proceedings is raising a cause of concern.
30 April, 2019
2 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Censorship

One down, three to go!

The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi applies the well-reasoned judgement of the Justice for Rights case in dismissing Nikhil Bhalla's plea for guidelines to regulate online streaming content.
24 April, 2019
2 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Censorship

An alternative to bans. A Letter to MEITY.

In a letter written to MEITY, IFF reasons the need for alternative measures to addressing the safety of minors instead of resorting to disproportionate bans.
17 April, 2019
3 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Filings

IFF files PIL against the PUBG Ban in Gujarat.

IFF has filed a PIL before the Gujarat High Court challenging the PUBG Ban and the subsequent arrests as violative of Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution.
08 April, 2019
1 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Statement

We express support to Safeguarding Democracy from Digital Platforms

IFF is in support of a statement released in collaboration with individuals and organisations demonstrating the need to uphold and defend the integrity of the next general elections.
06 April, 2019
1 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Net Neutrality

Representation to the DOT on net neutrality violations.

In light of the growing intensity of net neutrality violations, we make a formal representation to the Department of Telecommunications highlighting the need for an enforcement mechanism.
28 March, 2019
2 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
savetheinternet

What a Week! Updates from #SaveTheInternet on Website Blocking

As overwhelming support comes in for Net Neutrality enforcements, worrying reports for website blockings emerge. Read the data.
26 March, 2019
2 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha

These rights aren't going to fight themselves! It's been four years since Shreya Singhal or has it really?

On March 24, 2019, we celebrated the four year anniversary of the one of the most significant judgements in the digital rights sphere, the case of Shreya Singhal v. Union of India. Here is a little snippet of our adventures.
26 March, 2019
4 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Net Neutrality

SaveTheInternet.in is live.

SaveTheInternet.in is live. With the rampant website blockings being conducted by ISP’s, IFF has taken the step to activate the SaveTheInternet.in website. It includes a reporting tool and petition to take this movement forward.
18 March, 2019
2 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Net Neutrality

Guess who's back, back again? #SaveTheInternet

Over the past few months, IFF has identified violations of Net Neutrality through blocking of website access. In light of these current threats to net neutrality, it has taken the step to activate the SaveTheInternet.in website.
16 March, 2019
2 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha

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