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A privacy scandal to end the year
A privacy scandal to end the year
When 2018 ended with data breaches and malpractices, it signalled some new year resolutions in India
Apar Gupta
Jan 2, 2019
Dangerous new proposals may mean the end of the open internet for Indians
Dangerous new proposals may mean the end of the open internet for Indians
Draft proposals to the intermediary liability law will not only remove anonymity by requiring traceability but break end to end encryption…
Apar Gupta
Dec 26, 2018
Is India Becoming A Surveillance State?
Is India Becoming A Surveillance State?
The answer is obvious and the reasons are historic. Let us step back into time to and then quickly pace to the notification last week…
Apar Gupta
Dec 24, 2018
We cannot fix Facebook unless we fix government
We cannot fix Facebook unless we fix government
Our institutional engagement on privacy demonstrates a capacity gap
Apar Gupta
Dec 22, 2018
A governance failure on Internet Shutdowns in India
A governance failure on Internet Shutdowns in India
Two key levers leading to a policy gridlock are a lack of transparency and irrationality. Both are playing dutiful twins, supporting each…
Apar Gupta
Nov 15, 2018
Why is the unconstitutional Section 66A still being used in police stations and courtrooms?
Why is the unconstitutional Section 66A still being used in police stations and courtrooms?
Communication about judicial decisions remains at the mercy of initiatives by scrupulous officers
Apar Gupta
Nov 5, 2018
A law whose time is up
A law whose time is up
The necessity of defamation reform has been felt tangibly and with great force in recent weeks
Apar Gupta
Oct 21, 2018
Articles and opinion pieces
Articles and opinion pieces
Publications in newspapers, magazines and online media.
Apar Gupta
Jun 30, 2017
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