Why in News? The Union government has asked WhatsApp to withdraw the proposed changes to its privacy policy. Facts: Questions Posed by Government to WhatsApp: Source: Business Standard Key Concerns over WhatsApp Privacy Policy: Privacy of Citizens: The policy should be reconsidered to respect the informational privacy, freedom of choice and data security of Indian citizens. Differential… Continue reading India asks WhatsApp to revoke changes in its privacy policy
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Need for social media Policies on hate and incitement
Synopsis- Social media platforms need clear policies on which they commit to a consistent refusal to help heads of state incite violence. Introduction- On January 6, when the extremists stormed the United States Capitol building, Trump’s social media accounts were active and communicating. After this incident, social media companies blocked particular communications including videos of… Continue reading Need for social media Policies on hate and incitement
WhatsApp Privacy policy Issue and Data protection in India
Context: The recent WhatsApp privacy policy attracted widespread criticism among various sections of society for its latest privacy policy. Due to severe protests, WhatsApp has issued clarification related to its policy. But there is a wider concern about data protection in India. Click here to read about the new Whatsapp privacy policy What is the… Continue reading WhatsApp Privacy policy Issue and Data protection in India
What is new in WhatsApp’s privacy policy?
News: WhatsApp has updated its terms of service and privacy policy on Wednesday for users in India.Users have till February 8,2021 to accept these in order to continue using the platform. Facts: Key Features of the Policy: End-to-End Encrypted: The messages on WhatsApp are end-to-end encrypted which means nobody can see your messages or share… Continue reading What is new in WhatsApp’s privacy policy?
India’s digital strike
Context- The government of India has blocked 43 new Chinese app which are prejudicial to sovereignty and Integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. Why Indian Government ban these apps? Defence and security concern– These apps are involved in activities against India’s sovereignty, integrity, defense, security and law and order. Data Privacy Issue – The Ministry of Electronics and… Continue reading India’s digital strike
Social and Digital media regulations in India | 24th November
Issue of Digital/Social media regulations in India In the backdrop of the increasing popularity of online platforms (OTT, Social Media Etc.) in India and world over in the recent times, many efforts are being made to regulate the content being posted on them. The latest attempt in this row has been made by the Kerala… Continue reading Social and Digital media regulations in India | 24th November
A digital sisterhood
Context: Social media helps the independent woman find and forge new solidarities. The rise of social media is a result of loopholes in the traditional society. Discuss these loopholes. Globalisation: Globalisation and the resulting rush of ideas across the world d meant that we are no longer connected only to our physical tribes. This has also meant… Continue reading A digital sisterhood
importance of freedom of press in india
What is the importance of the freedom of the press? Context: The arrest of television anchor and editor-in-chief of Republic Television Arnab Goswami for alleged abetment to suicide. Why the arrest is seen as political vendetta? First, the editor-in-chief of Republic Television, Arnab Goswami was very critical of the Maharashtra state government on several issues… Continue reading importance of freedom of press in india
Social Media and hate speech
Social Media & hate speech Impact of social media: Social media spreads messages way faster than other forms of mass media. Nearly 60,000 posts are shared on Facebook in just one second across the globe. Nearly 8,00,000 messages are sent in just one second across WhatsApp. Almost 70,000 searches are made on Google in just one second. How social… Continue reading Social Media and hate speech
Issue of Hate speech in India
In News- Sudarshan TV case will have several implications for the regulation of free speech. What is hate speech? The term hate speech is understood as any kind of communication in speech, writing or behaviour that attacks or uses pejorative or discriminatory language with reference to a person or a group on the basis their collective identity, be it race,… Continue reading Issue of Hate speech in India
