India is an enemy of the Internet thanks to CMS and Netra

On World Day Against Cyber-Censorship, Reporters Without Borders published Enemies of the Internet report  where along with US, UK and Russia, India has made to the list for the first time. In 2012, the group had included India in the list of “under surveillance” countries, that were just a step away from the ‘Enemies of the internet’ list. Check out …[Source: Medianama.com,  March…

Google India-DEF Launches ‘Good to Know’ Campaign for Web Safety

  In order to raise awareness about online safety, Google India initiated a nationwide campaign, ‘Good to Know’. The campaign focuses at ensuring that Internet users act as responsible digital citizens.  This nationwide campaign started on 11 February 2014, which is also celebrated as Internet Safer Day. The campaign was launched by Google India with…

Human Rights and Rule of Law in Internet age

Freedom of Speech also implies responsibilities that justify that freedom Digital tools have exterminated the Government’s attempts to establish monopoly over news and other information media.  It largely promotes the need for transparency and accountability in the country. Digital technology connects the citizens to a wide range of resources, which empowers them in the field…

Speaking Event

Location: San José, Costa Rica 2/11/14 at 2:00 PM Details: “En Costa Rica No se Pelea” – Ven a Barrio Escalante, 500 mts Este de la Iglesia Santa Teresita., Av 9, San José. Por motivo de “The Day We Fight Back” estamos buscando comunicar la importancia de la privacidad en nuestro país. “En Costa Rica…

Librebar: discussion, drinking & hacking

Location: Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil February 11th, 2014 at 8:00 PM Details: Mozilla Brasil, LibrePlanet São Paulo and LHC will be hosting an event for the community to discuss ways to empower themselves against mass surveillance from governments and businesses. Movies/documentaries on mass surveillance will be projected, we’ll have food and drinks available, and a…

Speaking Event

Location: Galway, Ireland February 11th, 2014 at 7:00 PM Details: There’s a speaking event being held at the Cottage Bar in Lower Salthill at 7pm. The event is an opportunity for people to get up to speed on the latest developments with regard to surveillance and privacy. There will be a talk on practical measures…

Speaking Event

Location: Trivandrum, India February 11th, 2014 at 5:00 PM Details: Awareness event around the issues of privacy and surveillance, and understand privacy concerns. Feel free to walk-in and participate if you are interested. We will also host the discussion live on a Google+ Hangout for those not able to visit our DBG Trivandrum office. Website:…