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Civil society groups urge government to restore high-speed internet in Jammu and Kashmir
The letter signed by 27 groups, including several IFEX members, emphasized that the communication restrictions have already caused immense damage to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mandatory use of Aarogya Setu COVID-19 contact tracing app could worsen digital exclusion in India
SFLC.IN warns that the app collects personal information, some of which is sensitive personal data such as a person’s gender and travel history. The app claims to protect users but makes no guarantee how this will be made possible.
India: Concerns over privacy of citizens in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic
SFLC.IN, several civil society groups, and concerned citizens have sent a letter to the government urging the protection of personal data of individuals in the implementation of health measures during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
India’s Supreme Court orders review of Kashmir internet shutdown
The Court also emphasized the need for transparency and has mandated that shutdown orders need to be published.
India: Delhi High Court approves take down of content globally
The order affirmed the position that Indian courts can issue global take down orders to internet companies for illegal content.
India: Kerala High Court declares ‘Right to Access Internet’ as a fundamental right
A Kerala court ruling could have a significant bearing on promoting innovation and open access to knowledge and civil liberties for citizens in the digital world.
India: Internet policy amendments must safeguard free speech and privacy
SFLC.in said the draft amendment to guidelines under the Information Technology Act should be revised to promote free speech and privacy rights.
India: Political parties urged to promote a digital rights reform agenda
SFLC.in said that a ‘Digital Rights Reform Agenda’ is missing in the program of most political parties in India.