“Digital” means copying. Attempts to defend copyright the old-fashioned way could have unforeseen consequences for the web, says Joe McNamee
This article was originally published on Open Democracy, as a part of a week-long series on the future digital freedom guest-edited by Index
The debate over the direction of the web has just started, and contradictory messages that need careful scrutiny are emerging from governments and corporations alike, says Kirsty Hughes
This article was originally published on Open Democracy, as a part of a week-long series on the future digital freedom guest-edited by Index
The web provides great opportunities for communication, but also for censorship and surveillance. This Index policy note highlights key threats to internet freedom and outlines our recommendations for protecting and promoting freedom of expression online.
The US Secretary of State is headed for the Middle East and the Gulf. Sara Yasin explains the censorship issues in the region he needs to hear about
Second anniversary of Bahrain uprising is marked amid violence and scepticism over talks. Sara Yasin reports
Over the weekend, an Egyptian court approved a month-long ban on YouTube, for refusal to remove controversial anti-Islam film the Innocence of Muslims. In addition to a ban on YouTube, the same court ordered a ban on any other website hosting the...
A recently released report from the European Union contains recommendations that would endanger media freedom, says Kirsty Hughes
Could greater control over Bollywood help reverse a culture of female objectification in India? No, argues Mahima Kaul, but the roles of women in Bollywood films could still do with a makeover
Index held a debate on 15 January in partnership with the Editors Guild of India and the India International Centre to discuss the question “Is freedom of expression under threat in the digital age?” Mahima Kaul reports
Open data activist and developer Aaron Swartz was found dead Friday in his New York home. The 26-year-old activist, who tirelessly campaigned for net freedom, was facing federal charges for allegedly downloading 4.8 million academic articles from...
Bullets were sent to a journalist and politician in Northern Ireland this weekend, as tensions continue to rise over a controversial decision last month to only fly the Union flag over Belfast City Hall on specific days rather than year round....
Index is hosting a debate in partnership with the Editors Guild of India and the India International Centre on the subject, “Is freedom of expression under threat in the digital age?” You can watch the event live here at 12:30 GMT, and 18:30 IST.