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Indian court rulings on the right to be forgotten will dent our collective memory
インドの「Telegram禁止措置」で主要VPNアプリのダウンロード数が増加、インドはTelegramユーザーの最も多い国
メッセージングアプリ「Telegram」へのアクセスをインド政府がブロックしたことを受け、インド国内で通信経路を偽装するVPNアプリのダウンロード数がにわかに増加したことが観測されました。Telegram ban in India sparks a rush to VPNs, rival apps | TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/06/18/telegram-ban-in-india-sparks-a-rush-to-vpns-rival-apps/Telegram…
Delhi High Court reserves verdict on plea of Telegram app against ban
The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on Telegram's challenge to a government ban. The ban was imposed before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Telegram argues the restriction impacts millions of users. The government states due process was followed. …
Telegram challenges India block, saying it will hurt free speech rights
Telegram has taken a stand against India's temporary shutdown of its app in the courtroom, a decision enacted to prevent exam leaks. The messaging service contends that this ban undermines users' freedom of expression and violates their constitutional rights.…
A Hackers Guide to Circumventing Internet Shutdowns
Internet shutdowns are devastating for human rights. When people are disconnected from the internet and digital services, it impacts all aspects of their life—from accessing essential information, to seeking medical care, or communicating with loved ones, bot…
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[Jacob Mchangama and Jeff Kosseff] Elite Panic and the Push to Regulate "Misinformation"
Our book traces the waves of elite panic that drive governments to regulate "misinformation," "disinformation," and other speech that the…
Report Links Piracy to Drugs, Weapons, and the Mafia; Calls for U.S. Site-Blocking
A new report by the Digital Citizens Alliance and IP House argues that piracy has become more organized and sophisticated over the years. In some cases, it has been linked to other criminal elements, including drugs, weapons, and the mafia. The report calls f…
‘No transparency’: experts warn of expanding powers to block online speech in India #NAMA
India’s content blocking rules are under scrutiny for a lack of transparency. Experts say what’s hidden may be more concerning than what’s visible. The post ‘No transparency’: experts warn of expanding powers to block online speech in India #NAMA appeared fir…