IFF Briefing Call | Understanding the Draft Telecom Bill
Channel: Internet Freedom Foundation
Date: 2022-09-30

The draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 was published for public consultation on September 21, 2022. The government intends to replace a pre-independence era law related to telecommunication in India, but fails to let go of its colonial roots. Given the expanded scope of the Bill and its impact it can have on everyday internet user safety and choice, it becomes essential to understand the specific issues which are regulated by this Bill. In this briefing for members and donors, IFF staff will deconstruct the various issues that may arise if the various concerning provisions under the Bill goes into effect to enable our community to meaningfully engage in the upcoming consultation process.

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