Legal Challenge by CPIL and SFLC.IN to Surveillance Projects CMS, NATGRID and NETRA
Sep 20, 2022
CPIL & ANR vs. Union Of India and Others - Delhi High Court
The case
A Brief on Privacy Concerns Around the COVID-19 Pandemic for the Committee on Information Technology
Jun 09, 2020
A Brief on Privacy Concerns Around the COVID-19 Pandemic for the Committee on Information Technology
Our Statement on the BECIL Tender - COVID – 19 Patient Tracking Tool
Apr 23, 2020
Our Statement on the BECIL Tender - COVID – 19 Patient Tracking Tool
Our Statement on the WhatsApp Surveillance Issue
Oct 31, 2019
Our Statement on the WhatsApp Surveillance Issue
The use of sophisticated surveillance technology by governments violates basic human rights of privacy and free speech on the Internet. Vulnerable groups including journalists, minorities and lawyers rely on end-to-end encryption technology, like the one offered by WhatsApp, to remain secure online.
TRAI Consultation on OTT Regulation - Follow-up Submission on Surveillance Reform
Jun 13, 2019
On 20 May 2019, during TRAI’s 'Open House Discussion' in Delhi on OTT communication services, certain arguments were raised regarding national security concerns surrounding encrypted communication services, including those services that have end-to-end encryption.
A ‘Digital Rights Reform Agenda’ for India - What Have Political Parties Missed Out this Election Season?
Apr 12, 2019
Yesterday, India entered 7-phases of national elections spanning a little over a month. This election season, we bring to you a ‘Digital Rights Reform Agenda’ which is missing from most political parties’ promises and manifestos. We believe that these topics should be on the agenda list of all political outfits in India claiming a stake on parliament seats. A list of key digital rights issues worthy of political importance are
A Look at Party Manifestos for the 17th Lok Sabha Elections- Will Political Parties Defend Our Digital Freedom?
Apr 04, 2019
The 7-phase, 17th Lok Sabha elections will begin on April 11, 2019 and continue until May 19, 2019.
Our Comments to DPIIT on the Draft National E-commerce Policy
Apr 01, 2019
On 23rd February, 2019, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (“the DPIIT”) released the Draft National E-Commerce Policy (“the Draft Policy”) with the objective to help stakeholders fully benefit from opportunities arising from the progressive digitization of the domestic digital economy and establish a level playing field for all stakeholders in the digital economy.
