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savetheinternet

Celebrating the three year anniversary of TRAI's Net Neutrality Order with action #SaveTheInternet

As we celebrate the three year anniversary of TRAI’s Zero Rating Order we must focus on enforcement and penalties for all forms of net neutrality violations.
08 February, 2019
3 min read
IFF Public Policy TeamIFF Public Policy Team
Privacy

Need for the Parliamentary Committee on IT to broaden participation and move towards outcomes

Next week the Parliamentary Committee on IT will hold a hearing on, ‘Safeguarding citizens’ data on social/online news media platforms’. It invites Government officials & Twitter. Public participation is necessary on this vital issue.
07 February, 2019
3 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta & IFF Public Policy TeamIFF Public Policy Team
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
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
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
Censorship

We urge MEITY to press reboot on the Intermediary Rules #SaveOurPrivacy #RightToMeme

We urge MEITY to recall the Draft of “The Information Technology [Intermediary Guidelines (Amendment) Rules] 2018 and then start afresh.
01 February, 2019
5 min read
IFF Public Policy TeamIFF Public Policy Team
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
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
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
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
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
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
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
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
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

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