Internet Laws
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European Union is trying to make social media safer, but that is easier said than done
The Digital Services Act aims to curb illegal content, but this could be impossible for social media giants with billions of users spread across countries.
Greig Paul, The Conversation
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How India is using its Information Technology Act to arbitrarily take down online content
What are the rules on blocking websites and content – and how can they be better implemented?
Torsha Sakar & Gurshabad Grover
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Four misconceptions about Germany’s legal crackdown on social media
NetzDG does not cover all hate speech and probably won't have a 'chilling effect' on users.
Stefan Theil, The Conversation
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Why Nitish Kumar faces an existential crisis in Bihar
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‘Women are going to be more scared now’: Why activists say HD Revanna’s bail should have been denied
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Why is Supreme Court not applying its Kejriwal bail principle to Hemant Soren?
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How Indians subverted Canada’s racist immigration policy – with a little help from a Japanese firm
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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SC tells Centre’s agency to meet internet giants, remove online ads on sex determination
Those convicted of creating or distributing such ads could face a three-year jail term and be fined up to Rs 10,000.
Scroll Staff
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Supreme Court asks internet giants for details on complaints against child porn, rape videos
It also asked the Ministry of Home Affairs for the number of cases prosecuted under the Pocso Act between January 2016 and August 2017.
Scroll Staff
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Supreme Court rebukes Google, Microsoft and Yahoo for carrying content on prenatal sex determination
It was hearing a PIL seeking action against the sites for hosting advertisements of tools, kits and clinics to help determine the gender of a foetus.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Raccoon invades pitch and halts football match for a few minutes in the US
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‘Dhaniya, Cilantro’: Comedian hilariously sums up the struggles of being multilingual
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Can you sue if someone posts an unflattering photo of you on social media?
The US legal system is working out how much of an exclusive right you have to commercial use of your own name, image, likeness or identity – and online that doesn't just mean in an ad.
Shontavia Johnson, The Conversation
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To avoid militarising the internet, cyberspace needs written rules agreed by all
All interaction depends on rules, written or unwritten, to ensure a smooth ride. But in cyberspace there are none.
Brandon Valeriano, The Conversation