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Is GoDaddy abetting crimes by hiding the identity of domain owners?

It is a common practice for domain registrars to provide a facility called “Privacy Protect” where by the WhoIs information of a domain is hidden from the public view. Neither ICANN or some GDPR supervisory authorities have understood the proper … Continue reading

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Twitter vs Govt of India: Curbing social media

(First Published on India Legal-Print magazine) There is a virtual war being unleashed over Twitter. On February 4, the government sent it a list of 1,178 accounts that it wants removed or blocked. The centre alleged that these accounts were … Continue reading

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YouTube Channels .. the good and the bad

In recent days we have been discussing the Social Media Platforms like Twitter and how the platform is supporting ideologically biased views. These platforms are normally referred to as “Social Media”. By the use of the term “Media” these platforms get … Continue reading

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Can Twitter be tamed with ITA 2000?

Twitter has set the Indian legislators thinking. It has defied the demand of the Indian Government for removal of some tweets and accounts. Out of the 1178 requests (Or should we call it as directions?) made by the Indian Government, … Continue reading

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The Koo has become stronger..

When Naavi called for quitting Twitter and opting for Tooter or Koo through his articles February 3, 2021:  Twitter high on Technology Intoxication February 4, 2021: Quit Twitter February 5: Let Indians go for a “Twitter Silence” and move over … Continue reading

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Let Indians go for a “Twitter Silence” and move over to “Tooter” and “Koo”

Twitter started as a microblogging platform in 2006. In the last 14 years it has grown to about 330 million monthly active users of which about 40% (145 million) use it on a daily basis. (Refer here). Over the last … Continue reading

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