digital rights
NCW Proposes Comprehensive Cyber Law Reforms to Protect Women from Digital Harassment and Deepfakes
Nov 05, 2025 06:09 am CST
India's National Commission for Women has submitted a groundbreaking report recommending over 200 changes to cyber laws, including mandatory removal of non-consensual content within 12 hours, recognition of deepfakes as offenses, and creation of victim compensation funds. These reforms aim to address the alarming 31.2% increase in cybercrimes nationwide, with women facing disproportionate impacts from digital harassment and exploitation.
Contrasting Approaches to Social Media Regulation: Andhra Pradesh's Legislative Path vs Telangana's Surveillance Strategy
Oct 03, 2025 01:26 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are implementing distinctly different strategies to regulate social media content and behavior. While Andhra Pradesh forms a ministerial committee to draft comprehensive legislation addressing misinformation, Telangana takes a more controversial surveillance approach by opening "history sheets" on repeat social media offenders, raising concerns about the balance between digital governance and constitutional freedoms.