Source- The Hindu Syllabus– GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT, space, computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights IPR. Synopsis- Data privacy issues related to government technology platforms and their possible solutions. Background- Recently, WhatsApp has rollbacked their privacy policy after facing a huge backlash from users. Many… Continue reading Privacy Issues in government backed Apps
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Centre’s Powers under “Section 69A of IT Act”
What is the News? The Government of India has asked Twitter to follow Indian laws. The government has also expressed disappointment over partial compliance with its orders. What was the issue? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) ordered Twitter to block several Twitter accounts for posing a threat to law and order. The order… Continue reading Centre’s Powers under “Section 69A of IT Act”
Issues of restricting free speech in name of fake news
Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS Synopsis: MHA has recommended criminalizing the spread of misleading news about vaccines. This step would have many repercussions. Introduction The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a recommendation letter to all state governments. In that, the MHA mentioned that state governments can pursue criminal action against individuals and… Continue reading Issues of restricting free speech in name of fake news
Internet shutdowns in India: impacts and way forward
Source: The Hindu Gs2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Synopsis: Frequent internet shutdown by the state has many negative consequences. Governments must find alternatives to balance civil liberties and security. Background: The Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety)… Continue reading Internet shutdowns in India: impacts and way forward
Twitter might face penal action under IT Act
Source – The Hindu Syllabus- GS 3 – Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cybersecurity; money-laundering and its prevention Synopsis- Twitter unilaterally restored accounts despite government order for blocking. Background The Ministry of Electronics and IT ordered Twitter to block… Continue reading Twitter might face penal action under IT Act
Ways to control Monopolistic tendencies of Internet Giants
Synopsis- The lawmakers are facing the confusion between managing the misuse of monopoly power by major Internet corporations and the economic income generated by them. Introduction- In the US and Europe, governments are using antitrust regulations against Internet giants such as Facebook and Google. This is to stop the alleged abuse of the dominant position. Some… Continue reading Ways to control Monopolistic tendencies of Internet Giants
Stopping hate on TV is essential to prevent riots: SC
What is the news? The Supreme Court in a recent hearing has said that stopping hate on television is essential for law and order. What was the case? A batch of petitions alleged that certain sections of the media communalized the Tablighi Jamaat congregation. It linked the congregation to a spike in the spread of… Continue reading Stopping hate on TV is essential to prevent riots: SC
WhatsApp Privacy Policy Issue: Need for Personal Data Protection Law
Source: Indian Express GS-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Synopsis: Draft data protection law needs to be enacted in India to curb data privacy violations in India. What is the issue? Recently, WhatsApp updated its terms of service (ToS) and privacy policy… Continue reading WhatsApp Privacy Policy Issue: Need for Personal Data Protection Law
Privacy and surveillance
Synopsis: Issue of WhatsApp privacy policy has again raised the concern of data privacy in India. What are the options available with the government to handle this issue? Introduction Facebook’s revenue model uses data on its platform to allow advertisers to target relevant consumers. Now Facebook Inc. wants to integrate the services from WhatsApp, Instagram and… Continue reading Privacy and surveillance
Issue of Big Tech’s increasing power
Recently, sitting US President Mr. Trump’s account was removed from online platforms like Twitter, Facebook. This has divided the world with two contrasting views. Few people say that the social media companies were right to suspend Trump’s accounts. While others are concerned about the enormous power that these platforms wield over the public discourse, and their… Continue reading Issue of Big Tech’s increasing power
