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India · IndiaDonate Now!Tl;drThe Internet Freedom Foundation (‘IFF’) has submitted its objections to the Department of Telecommunications’ draft Interception (Amendment) Rules, 2025 and Cyber Security (Amendment) Rules, 2025. These rules expand government surveillance powers to track and disconnect devices, and could bring a wide range of digital services, including OTT platforms, under telecom-style regulation, all without judicial oversight or user notific…Read Article
IFF's submission to the DoT on the Proposed Amendments to the Interception Rules & the Cyber Security Rules

Bengaluru · BengaluruDonate Now!Tl;drX Corp. and Digipub have challenged the Government’s use of censorship powers under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act and the Sahyog portal before the Karnataka High Court, raising concerns over vagueness, procedural fairness, transparency, and fundamental rights. Addressing arguments for the Union of India, the Solicitor General of India, Senior Advocate Mr. Tushar Mehta argued that intermediaries should not be unregulated, that re…Read Article