Digital Privacy

In the 21st century, it is often said that information is money, and not without reason. The growth of the Internet and communication technologies has lent a whole new dimension to problems like communications surveillance, anonymity and unsolicited marketing, transforming the Internet into a panopticon of sorts, where users are under constant surveillance. Every movement and click is monitored, and information so collected is then processed to meet corporate and/or government needs. In this context, it is particularly important that users of online services be educated about their rights, duties and obligations with respect to online privacy, so as to equip them to prevent having personal information used without consent or in an unauthorized manner. We at SFLC.in work with stakeholders to promote a greater understanding and respect for the privacy rights of citizens by assisting in framing the law and by demystifying legal, policy and technical aspects relating to privacy in the digital sphere.

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Supreme Court

FAQs on Aadhaar 01. Is Aadhaar required for getting a new mobile connection? Is linking…

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SFLC.IN APPROACHES THE SUPREME COURT ON THE PEGASUS ISSUE SFLC.in has approached the Hon’ble Supreme…

SFLC.in's comments on Draft India Data Accessibility Policy

SFLC.in’s comments on Draft India Data Accessibility Policy The Draft India Data Accessibility and Use…

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CPIL & ANR vs. Union Of India and Others – Delhi High Court   The…

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YARLAGADDA KIRAN CHANDRA VS. UNION OF INDIA & ANR. – WRIT PETITION BEFORE THE DELHI…

pdp BILL

Summary of the JPC recommendations on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 The Joint Parliamentary…

pdp BILL

FAQ ON JOINT PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2019 What is a Joint…

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SFLC.IN’s EXPLAINER ON THE SC PEGASUS ORDER DATED 27.10.2021   BACKGROUND In a series of…

Encryption report

Encryption: Political Mythology and Technical Reality – Decrypting the Encryption debate in India Embedded in…

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What – Why – How Encryption? Table of content – What is Encryption? Why should we…

Right to Encrypt : Subset of Right to Privacy?

Right to Encrypt : Subset of Right to Privacy? (This blog post is third in…

Weakened encryption and its impact on federated FOSS and SaaS services vis-a-vis right to trade and profession

Weakened encryption and its impact on federated FOSS and SaaS services vis-a-vis right to trade…