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Nemo @captnemo.in · 29/12/2023

👋 It's my birthday today. I'm not a birthday person, but this year I'm doing a fundraiser for @internetfreedom.bsky.social 🎉. I'll be matching donations made to IFF today so you can double your impact: internetfreedom.in/double-your-... (Please boost)

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a k_wala @akwala.bsky.social · 22/12/2023

A bill effectively codifying a government #surveillance regime could become law in #India. As @internetfreedom.bsky.social explains, its broad language affects all types of online communication, including those that are end-to-end encrypted. internetfreedom.in/first-read-t...

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

Starting in 30! The Telecom Bill, 2023 was passed in the Rajya Sabha today with meagre deliberation. It is simply a repackaging of colonial-era powers. Join us at 5 PM IST to learn about the scope & implications of this bill. 1/n Register now 🔗🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 18/12/2023

UPDATE: In the midst of protests, Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the Telecom Bill, 2023. The session has been adjourned till 2 PM. The Bill was listed in yesterday’s (Dec 17) Bulletin for introduction on the President’s recommendation under Article 117(1). 1/5 drive.google.com/file/d/1goVY...

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 08/12/2023

The recent Broadcasting Bill, 2023 may soon grant the govt powers to censor streaming shows & news analysis by journalists. ⚠️We are not fans. It's a threat to online free speech & artistic freedoms. Flagging these, we’ve sent detailed comments to MIB. Read ⬇️1/9 internetfreedom.in/comments-on-...

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Dear MIB, kill the bill and #LetUsChill: Our comments on the Broadcasting Bill, 2023

The Broadcasting Bill, 2023 may soon allow the government to censor streaming shows and news analysis by journalists. Join the campaign #LetUsChill and write to MIB using our template response in just...

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

Did you hear? Another tool of executive control is in town That’s MIB's Broadcasting Bill, 2023. Join us today at 5 PM to know the implications of government censures in the realm of OTT broadcasting services. Register 🔗 ½ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

Short Statement: Several MPs, including Priyanka Chaturvedi, Mahua Moitra, Shashi Tharoor, Supriya Shrinate, Sitaram Yechury, Pawan Khera, Raghav Chadha, Asaduddin Owaisi are potentially being targeted by state-sponsored attackers, as per an Apple threat notification received by them. 1/n

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ashlesh @ashleshbiradar.bsky.social · 19/10/2023

Power to the People! #GED2023 Join us today at The Encryption Summit, as we celebrate our right to privacy and fight back to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to encryption.

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 19/10/2023

Encryption, our digital guardian, faces challenges from state & non-state actors worldwide. Join us today at The Encryption Summit, “Encryption and Free Expression in South Asia” hosted by IFF at 5 PM! #GED2023 1/4 Register now! events.zoom.us/ev/ApH8z4TMC...

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 18/10/2023

Join us tomorrow at The Encryption Summit to celebrate the transformative power of encryption with @internetsociety.bsky.social, Center for Democracy & Technology, GlobalPartnersD and Mozilla #GED2023 Register now 👇 events.zoom.us/ev/ApH8z4TMC...

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

Welcoming the newly appointed DoT & MeitY secretaries, Neeraj Mittal & S. Krishnan, we wrote to them highlighting key areas that need to be addressed in their tenure. 1/9 internetfreedom.in/iff-writes-t...

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Joining the DoTs: IFF writes to newly appointed DoT Secretary

We wrote to the new DoT secretary, welcoming him to the role and highlighting key areas that should be addressed in his tenure.

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 09/10/2023

#HearingUpdate: Supreme Court will hear FMP's petition seeking guidelines on search and seizure of digital devices on November 7 after the matter was mentioned today by Adv. Vrinda Bhandari, with assistance from IFF's legal team.

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

💸September 2023 Financial Disclosure 💸 This month, we received a sum of INR 2,58,175.92 from one time & recurring donors. Our total expenses were INR 7,38,602.14. We received no organisational donations this month. 1/3

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

IFF’s Founder Director Apar Gupta writes for the Indian Express, about the lack of accountability from centres of power, as courts continue to sidestep internet shutdowns, and the perils of “limited internet shutdowns”. 👇 indianexpress.com/article/opin...

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

#WhatTheBlock The Union of India informed Delhi HC that the Inter-Ministerial Committee rejected the proposal to provide a suitable disclaimer & unblock journalist @Plebeian42’s satirical website “Dowry Calculator”. ⅕ internetfreedom.in/inter-minist...

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Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom.bsky.social · 28/09/2023

Short Statement: A @washingtonpost.com story dated Sept 26 highlights @facebook’s problematic moderation practises in India. This reaffirms the need for all significant social media platforms to complete human rights impact assessments (HRIA) for India. 1/n www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/0...

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Under India’s pressure, Facebook let propaganda and hate speech thrive

Facebook has retreated from its professed ideals in India under pressure from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party.

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