Akash Kumar Singh

The government must clarify whether it has transactions with NSO Group, and if not, establish an independent inquiry into over-broad, illegal surveillance of journalists and other members of civil society in India.

We hope to see India’s Parliament increase the substance and quantity of initiatives for protecting Indians’ digital rights.

In the midst of conflict and a refugee crisis in Myanmar, people in at least four townships continue to suffer a deliberate internet blackout. We urge the government to restore access to the internet and keep it on.

On 15 data protection policy-making metrics, we found that the Srikrishna Committee output passed muster on four principles.

The Supreme Court of India has ruled on multiple challenges raised against the Aadhaar digital ID, making key restrictions.

Bangladesh’s Parliament passed the new Digital Security Act with the intention of ensuring national digital security and preventing and prosecuting digital offenses, but in practice it poses significant threats to free expression.

This law is part of a global trend that harms free expression and threatens democratic discourse. We’re urging Malaysia to re-table the legislation for repeal.