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Digital rights of citizens in 2019 election manifestos: Inclusion in poll agenda signals key shift in discourse on policy making, governance
In the run up to the Lok Sabha Election in 2019, there has been a lot of talk on the digital rights of citizens, social media regulation of political parties, and predictably, revamped social welfare measures. This is the second round of the 'social media election' in India.
Russians face extremism charges for sharing memes; local social networks, communications ministry ask for law change
According to the independent rights group Agora, 43 people were given prison terms for internet posts and memes in Russia in 2017, up from 32 in 2016.
Microsoft, EY launch blockchain-based solution for DRM and managing royalties
Blockchain will streamline costly and time-consuming processes in entertainment rights and royalties.
Now that EU's GDPR has come into effect, the onus is on India to protect its citizen's digital rights
EU's move to bring GDPR into effect should inspire other countries, especially India, to protect individuals' digital rights.
US digital rights group criticises internet companies for removing neo-Nazi groups from servers
A digital rights group based criticized several internet companies saying that the actions were "dangerous" and threatened free expression online.
Pandora to negotiate royalties with musicians after Pink Floyd slams the service
This week saw Pink Floyd ripping Pandora a new one with an aggressive op-ed article regarding the music streaming service’s request over slashing
Pink Floyd slams Pandora's attempts to trick artistes into supporting royalty cut
Even as Pink Floyd has made its catalogue available on music streaming service Spotify, the iconic band has taken musicians’ fight against Pandora a
5 Organisations fighting for online freedom
Instances of Internet censorship have been decried by advocates of democracy and free speech, and there are many organisations around the world striving for online freedom.
The Internet: Not a human right, but an essential utility
The internet is not a human right, nor is it a civil right, but it should be made an essential utility. Without it, our chances to develop, both individually and societally, are critically impaired.
The Internet: Not a human right, but an essential utility
The internet is not a human right, nor is it a civil right, but it should be made an essential utility. Without it, our chances to develop, both individually and societally, are critically impaired.
SOPA: The bill that could kill the Internet
The US copyright industry is pinning its anti-piracy hopes on the new Stop Online Piracy Act, but opponents are claiming that the bill could significantly disrupt the Internet.
SOPA: The bill that could kill the Internet
The US copyright industry is pinning its anti-piracy hopes on the new Stop Online Piracy Act, but opponents are claiming that the bill could significantly disrupt the Internet.
Grooveshark Supports Emerging Artists
Newer, independent bands have another source of support. Grooveshark, the online music streaming service launched a channel, Breakthrough Radio, which will support emerging musicians.
YouTube Sensation Rebecca Black No Longer on YouTube
Rebecca Black has taken her single "Friday" down from YouTube, stating copyright claim.