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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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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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
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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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