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IFFresearch

66A and other Legal Zombies: Government responds but the horror continues #IFFresearch #RightToMeme

IFF's study on the continued use of Section 66A leads to a government response. But as fresh cases continue to be registered we press for more.
19 December, 2018
4 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
internet shutdowns

We urge DOT to be a defender of digital rights. #KeepUsOnline #LetTheNetWork #KeepItOn #SaveTheInternet

We request the Department of Telecom to extend public victories on net neutrality and internet shutdowns.
18 December, 2018
2 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
Privacy

“No more data collection without privacy protection” #DNABill #SaveOurPrivacy

In the present winter session of parliment a key proposal impacting our privacy may pass into law. The, DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018 is up for consideration & passage and we need to oppose it.
11 December, 2018
1 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
Privacy

Winter (session) is here! #SaveOurPrivacy

The winter session of parliament will start on December 11, 2018 in which important legislative business on privacy will be conducted across three key legislations.
10 December, 2018
2 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
savetheinternet

OTT Regulation: Understanding the economic basis #SaveTheInternet #NetNeutrality

One of the core questions in the ongoing OTT consultation paper floated by the TRAI are the revenue losses by large telecom companies which would impair future telecom network investment. We look at the data...
07 December, 2018
7 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
Privacy

The drafting process for the Data Protection Bill should not be shrouded in secrecy #SaveOurPrivacy

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has denied SaveOurPrivacy.in's request for transparency in the drafting of India's privacy law. We have filed first appeals under the RTI Act.
06 December, 2018
2 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
Net Neutrality

Understanding TRAI’s most recent “Over-The-Top” Consultation Paper #SaveTheInternet #NetNeutrality

UPDATE 08.12.2018 :   TRAI extends the submission guideline [https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/PRNo11807122018_0.pdf] by a month. New Date for submissions is now 07.01.2019. Counter comments is 21. Why have you created this public analysis? This is a public analysis for TRAI’s Consultation Paper on OTT [Over-The-Top] Consultation released on November 12, 2018. ‘OTT’ is an acronym that sounds dull, dry and technical -- we suspect just so that our eyes glaze over it -- and we stop pay
06 December, 2018
4 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
keep us online

An incremental victory in the Rajasthan HC against Internet Shutdowns #KeepUsOnline

While we can expect internet shutdowns in future, it will not be because of competitive examinations in Rajasthan. We thank the Petitioner, Dhirendra Rajpurohit.
04 December, 2018
4 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
Net Neutrality

Help the TRAI set its digital priorities for 2019 #AskTRAI

We wrote a letter to the TRAI asking it to involve the public in determining its regulatory priorities for next year. Your voice matters. Reach out to us, let us know issues and problems you would like to be addressed in 2019.
30 November, 2018
1 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
keep us online

Support parlimentary scrutiny against internet shutdowns #KeepUsOnline

Support advocacy actions against the growing problem of internet shutdowns across India by engaging parliamentarians. We have prepared a short brief to help you set out key facts, figures and arguments on the massive damage caused by shutting down the internet.
26 November, 2018
2 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta

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