IFF is your advocate to protect and advance constitutional freedoms in a digital society.
We work at the intersection of technology and fundamental rights as an impact-focused digital rights organization.
Our focus is on issues of:
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To make these issues comprehensive yet understandable for our community, we have several projects and trackers to keep you up-to-date on these issues, among others are: @PatrakarClinic@PanopticIndia
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We are witnessing a rise in web censorship, internet shutdowns, surveillance, and fresh challenges by artificial intelligence, but as a Big Brother!
There is no denying the simple fact that
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The truth is simple - the dystopia of threatened digital rights spares nobody. We want to protect you, your friends, and your family from the same.
But we cannot go at it without your sustained support.
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Several districts in Rajasthan faced an internet shutdown yesterday.
Why? To prevent cheating in an exam.
We worked through Sunday and wrote to the Rajasthan govt. to lift the internet suspension, and to exercise restraint in issuing such orders.
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We pointed out that the SC in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India has held that internet suspension orders can only be issued by the Home Secretary of the State Govt. in cases of emergency through a prominently published order that discloses clear reasons.
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The orders, which were issued by Divisional Commissioners instead, refer to a need to prevent cheating and a mere apprehension of danger to public order. This is not a public emergency which justifies the extreme step of suspending internet services in entire districts!
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Hearing update: A petition filed by @fsmi_in alleging inaction by Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) on complaints seeking an investigation into data breaches is listed as item 25 before Justice Rekha Palli of the Delhi High Court. *screenshot* 1/n
This petition is important because of continued inaction by the authorities against frequent data breaches. We will observe the proceedings and update you afterwards.
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🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION! The ECI has proposed linking voter ID cards with Aadhaar.
This move stands to fundamentally change the Indian Democracy, leading to:
⚠mass disenfranchisement,
⚠increased voter fraud
⚠violation the right to privacy.
Sign this petition to call on the Election Comission of India and the Ministry of Law and Justice to halt their unconstitutional plans! #RethinkAadhaar@no2uid 2/2
UPDATE: We received an RTI response from the Election Commission of India today! Take a look and engage with us on this important issue. We are firmly against this unconstitutional use of #Aadhaar 👁🗨 #RethinkAadhaar@no2uid
Periodic compliance reports (as mandated by the #ITRules) are an important element for understanding how social media corporations regulate content, but misses an important element — disclosure of content removal requests made by the government are not mandatory! 2/n
While it is important for SSMIs to be transparent and accountable with content moderation, these values are equally important when it comes to government-mandated content removal orders!
For free speech to truly flourish online, the government cannot keep regulating it. 3/n
The TRAI has released its final recommendations on improving India's broadband connectivity and we hope to see them being in operation soon! #AccessToInternet#4GForAll
Earlier, the minimum download speed for broadband was only 512 kbps — insignificant for true access to services we require today. Today, it's 2 mbps.
Although India still doesn’t have a minimum upload speed, we’re finally on the path to progress. #AccessToInternet#4GForAll 2/n
In 2020, @TRAI released a Consultation Paper around issues of broadband speed & connectivity.
Our comments focused on:
🕸 Including a higher minimum download speed & a minimum upload speed.
🕸 Developing digital infrastructure in a dynamic public-private partnership model. 3/n
Our salaries depend on your donations. Our work depends on your support.
We focus on critical + strategic litigation, work on policy interventions, promote digital literacy, ensure tech security, & more — our community of members helps us do all this. 2/n
IFF members who donate to us on a monthly basis create the foundation for critical, long-term impact.
Our membership tiers start from as low as Rs.100 up to Rs.2000 per month. Almost 400 members sustain our advocacy, but to work better (and harder), we need your support too! 3/n