Join us on March 29 for Document Freedom Day 2026 with The Document Foundation and SFLC.in. 📍 Essentiadev, Noida 🕐 1 PM Register for a talk here- https://lnkd.in/gvnsX2UZ #DocumentFreedomDay #DFD2026 #OpenSource #DigitalRights #LibreOffice

The Karnataka High Court’s direction to block Proton Mail has raised important legal and policy questions. Read our analysis of the issue here : https://sflc.in/blocking-proton-mail-in-india-encryption-abuse-and-a-broken-blocking-framework/

Our most recent blog analyses content blocking and censorship during Pahalgam Attack Read here: https://sflc.in/content-blocking-and-censorship-during-pahalgam-attack/

#India 🇮🇳 @sflcin.bsky.social points out that the draft National Telecom Policy 2025 could have provided more detail on how it will ensure the cybersecurity and digital privacy of all stakeholders in the telecommunications ecosystem.

#India 🇮🇳 @sflcin.bsky.social warns that "the integration of AI surveillance systems in schools, in the absence of independent oversight or enforceable safeguards, also infringes upon the right to dignity and autonomy of students." buff.ly/EBMvJwl

EFF’s @davidgreene.bsky.social presents the EFF Award for Defending Digital Freedoms to @sflcin.bsky.social: “They have provided a sane leadership voice to the global south while resisting governments and platform control for the past 15 years.”

@sflcin.bsky.social was founded in 2010 by online civil liberties activist and lawyer @mishi.bsky.social as the first Indian legal service organization that works exclusively on technology, law, and policy.

@sflcin.bsky.social litigated the case of Mouthshut.com v. Union of India, the first major judgment establishing the principles of intermediary liability in India. SFLC also campaigned for WhatsApp and Facebook to fix a feature in their platform that had been used to harass women in India.

To learn more about @sflcin.bsky.social, check out our EFF Awards Spotlight: www.eff.org/deeplinks/2....

@mishi.bsky.social of @sflcin.bsky.social accepting the EFF Award: “Defending digital freedoms is a global movement. We are not isolated fighters. We are one global community. Our struggles are shared. So our are victories.”

Congratulations to @sflcin.bsky.social for being given the 2025 EFF Award for Defending Digital Freedoms!

@sflcin.bsky.social congratulations for your @eff.org award tonight!

@mishi.bsky.social accepted the 2025 EFF Award for Defending Digital Freedoms on behalf of @sflcin.bsky.social at the EFF Awards. You can hear her full speech TOMORROW at 12pm PT at EFF’s annual award ceremony livestream. Register now at eff.org/awards.

Can confirm. And it was an honor to do so. Congrats @sflcin.bsky.social and @mishi.bsky.social

"When we fight and when we win, we light a path for others to follow." Great stuff from @mishi.bsky.social accepting @sflcin.bsky.social's EFF Award

#India 🇮🇳 As authorities censored some media websites and around 8,000 accounts on X, @sflcin.bsky.social said "transparency in the issuance of blocking orders is crucial to build public trust and combating disinformation." #PahalgamAttack

#India 🇮🇳 Between April and June 2024, @sflcin.bsky.social ’s real-time bot monitoring and policy advocacy helped drive new measures against manipulated media during the elections. buff.ly/h0xslQg

#India 🇮🇳 @sflcin.bsky.social noted that Meta AI chatbot has built-in protection mechanism for child safety. But it added that "Meta does not have any specific policy that provides information on how child safety protocols are implemented in its AI chatbot."

#India 🇮🇳 @sflcin.bsky.social reviews the Telecommunication (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024. "Without systemic transparency, oversight, and legal redress, the new rules risk becoming a performative upgrade, replacing one opaque regime with another."

📢 SFLC.in is thrilled to unveil our next event: "DPI in Conversation."📢 A week-long event dedicated to understanding Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the advancement of India’s digital governance agenda. Join us on: 🗓️ July 7-11, 2025 🕕 6-7 pm IST 📍 Online Stay Tuned!

🚨 Applications Open: SFLC.in Fellowship Program 2025! 🚨 Are you passionate about technology, law, and public policy? Ready to dive into some of the most pressing issues shaping our digital future? Apply Now: sflc.in/job-opening/... Deadline: June 6, 2025. #JobSearch #HiringNow #ApplyNow

#REGISTER_NOW #AIinConversation Join us for Day 1 of AI in Conversation! We’re kicking off a week-long event with a powerful Keynote Address on: “Detecting and Preventing Bias in AI-Generated Information” Join us on: 📅 May 26, 2025 🕕 6:00 – 7:00 PM IST Register Now: form.sflc.in/ai-in-conver...

The SFLC.in urges the government to publish its blocking orders and ensure that it follows the due process, including notices to account holders and a fair chance for hearing for affected parties, when issuing such orders, Medianama reported. Read full report here: www.medianama.com/2025/05/223-...

#PressCoverage #Blocking SFLC.in has criticised the recent suspension of thousands of X accounts, saying that “censorship actions hinder access to credible information” rather than addressing misinformation, reported Newslaundry. Read the full report here: www.newslaundry.com/2025/05/16/c...

SFLC.in invites you to join us for a long week's ‘AI in Conversation’ with experts, journalists, and technologists as they dissect AI’s transformative—and often contentious—role in shaping the tech world around us. Join us on: 📅 May 26- 30, 2025 🕕 6-7 pm IST 📍 Online ▶️ form.sflc.in/ai-in-conver...

#India 🇮🇳 Learn how @sflcin.bsky.social tracked thousands of AI-generated deepfakes on WhatsApp and X, hosted expert panels on AI risks, and lobbied platforms for stronger safeguards. buff.ly/6XulPOK

आपकी डिजिटल सुरक्षा गाइड 101! ठग विभिन्न युक्तियों का उपयोग कर आधार की जानकारी चुरा वित्तीय धोखाधड़ी, पहचान की चोरी, नकली खाते खोलने या सरकारी लाभ प्राप्त करने के लिए इसका दुरुपयोग करते हैं। याद रखें, आपका आधार, आपकी पहचान है। इसकी सुरक्षा आपकी जिम्मेदारी है। #cybersecuritytips #aadhaarscam #onlinesafety #Security #SafetyFirst #Scams

SFLC.in is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with 4 years of experience to join our office in Delhi. If you are passionate about digital rights, this job is for you! Apply now: sflc.in/job-opening/... Deadline: May 10, 2025 #hiringnow #jobalert #job

I interviewed @sflcin.bsky.social about AI and its impact on Indian elections, and the efforts of civil society in countering the misuse of AI like deepfakes. My latest piece for @ifex.org #WPFD2025 ifex.org/ballots-bots...

How does civil society counter election #disinfromation powered by AI-driven deepfakes & bots? @sflcin.bsky.social revived its monitoring page, hosted “Ballots & Bots” panels, and urged platforms and authorities to bolster safeguards. Learn more: buff.ly/6XulPOK #WPFD2025

#Blocked #Pahalgam Popular Pakistani Cricketer Shahid Afridi's Youtube Channel (@ShahidAfridiChannel) has been blocked in India by a government order to maintain national security and public order. If you encounter any free speech violations, report them on freespeech.sflc.in. #FreeSpeechTracker

#India 🇮🇳 @sflcin.bsky.social looks into the #privacy policies and data handling practices of some of the most popular health and wellness apps, and offers recommendations to users. buff.ly/ygpyCn6

Hearing Update: Today, the IT Rules 2021 batch of petitions was listed before the Delhi High Court for hearing. On mentioning, the court took up the matter. Parties have been directed to file their written submissions. The matter will be taken up next on 17th July 2025. #ITrules #CourtHearing

FIGHTING FOR OUR DIGITAL RIGHTS HAS ALWAYS BEEN IMPORTANT, BUT NEVER MORE THAN NOW. SUPPORT @sflcin.bsky.social FOR YOUR DIGITAL RIGHTS. Donate to the cause: sflc.in/donate/

#AbirGulal, an upcoming Bollywood film initially slated for release on 9th May 2025, has been #banned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, according to news reports. The decision follows the tragic #pahalgamattack that occurred on 22nd April 2025. Learn more at freespeech.sflc.in.

Be Aware of Romance Scams. Scammers create fake online profiles to build romantic relationships with victims, often over weeks or months. Once trust is established, they'll start asking for money for fabricated emergencies, travel, medical bills, or investments. 1/3

You download a period tracking app to stay on top of your menstrual cycle. In return, the app collects a trove of intimate health data. But how much of this data is actually necessary to predict your period? And how much is part of a broader system of health surveillance? 1/2 #dataprotection

@sflcin.bsky.social's comments on the increased cyber fraud cases in Maharashtra appeared in Punyanagari. SFLC.in suggested educating citizens about cybersecurity practices, and for law enforcement to ensure that complaints are addressed promptly and effectively.

It’s time to take a stand against Online Gender-Based Violence! SFLC.in’s OGBV Guide is your go-to resource to learn about online gender-based violence, rights, and how to seek help. Available in 5 languages. Get your copy today: https://sflc.in/online-gender-based-violence-multilingual-guide/

Please Note: Creating an #APAAR ID is voluntary, and no educational institute can force you to do so. If you wish to optout of APAAR ID, you can use letter template prepared by @sflcin.bsky.social and submit it to your educational institution. Read more about the #APAAR: sflc.in/apaar-id-one...

आपकी डिजिटल सुरक्षा गाइड 101! आज बात करेंगे ऑनलाइन दुनिया में होने वाले डेटा ब्रीच (डेटा उल्लंघन) की। यह क्या है: क्रैकर (साइबर अपराधी) ईमेल, पासवर्ड और क्रेडिट कार्ड विवरण जैसे उपयोगकर्ता डेटा को चुराने के लिए वेबसाइटों या सेवाओं में घुसपैठ करते हैं। #databreach #dataleak #dataprotection

#India 🇮🇳 @sflcin.bsky.social said that the "prevailing practice of issuing vague and sweeping shutdown orders not only violates constitutional rights but also sets a dangerous precedent for executive overreach." #KeepItOn #LetTheNetWork

आपकी डिजिटल सुरक्षा गाइड 101! आज बात करेंगे ऑनलाइन दुनिया में आधार-आधारित ठगी की। ठग विभिन्न युक्तियों का उपयोग कर आधार की जानकारी चुरा वित्तीय धोखाधड़ी, पहचान की चोरी, नकली खाते खोलने या सरकारी लाभ प्राप्त करने के लिए इसका दुरुपयोग करते हैं। अधिक जानकारी के लिए संपर्क करें: [email protected] #DataProtection #SafetyFirst #Scams #FinancialSecurity #cybersecuritytips

🌎 Three months after #Meta overhauled its content moderation policies, it's timely to revisit the response of IFEX network members. In #India, @sflcin.bsky.social warned that “replacing professional fact-checkers & relying solely on community-driven notes is risky."

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Team SFLC.in wishes everyone a Happy Eid! #EidMubarak

OGBV disproportionately affects women, #LGBTQ+ individuals, and marginalized communities. @sflcin.bsky.social’s OGBV Guide breaks down the complexities of #OGBV and offers practical solutions. Get your free copy here: sflc.in/online-gende... Available in Hindi, English, Malayalam and Marathi.

#India 🇮🇳 @sflcin.bsky.social looks into the rise of personal liability in platform regulation. "Rather than relying on punitive measures, governments & digital platforms must work together to find balanced solutions that prioritize transparency & procedural safeguards." buff.ly/V5o8PMH

#India 🇮🇳 @sflcin.bsky.social argued in its petition that some provisions in the blocking order have caused a chilling effect on free speech and violated "basic tenets of natural justice."

SFLC.in has submitted its comments on the draft Rules. SFLC.in hopes that the Ministry will ensure that the consultation process is conducted transparently and inclusively for all concerned stakeholders. Read the Full detailed Comments here: sflc.in/sflc-ins-com...