FMP/ Foundation for Media Professionals

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[FMP/ Foundation for Media Professionals @mediatrack_in]

Here's the video of the quick-response webinar the FMP held on digital rights and safety for journalists on 6 October.
There's tips and tools that you can use.

https://t.co/OPgc6hafI7

[In Court @IFFinCourt]

IFF counsels are representing @mediatrack_in in the batch of petitions. To read more about the matters, see here:
https://t.co/yL65Ad50n5

[FMP/ Foundation for Media Professionals @mediatrack_in]

Lok Sabha Elections 2024:

@CPJAsia @pressfreedom has come up with a safety guide for JOURNALISTS and will launch it on 8 March 2024.

Here’s the link to register:

https://t.co/mXgZD1tBNy

you can watch it live on @the_hindu’s YouTube channel.

[Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom]

#HearingUpdate & that’s a win!🔥

The Supreme Court has held that review committee orders related to internet shutdowns must be published!
@internetfreedom provided legal assistance to @mediatrack_in. 1/8
https://t.co/HZqQU5lWXU

[Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom]

We are also grateful to @mediatrack_in for allowing us to agitate this cause for digital rights in India.
If you wish to support our strategic litigation efforts, consider becoming a member!
https://t.co/HYJIJBstCD

[Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom]

SC takes steps toward digital rights & observes Review Committee orders on internet shutdowns must be published! This took place in an Application filed by @mediatrack_in in Foundation of Media Professionals v UT of J&K where we provided legal support 1/7
https://t.co/I19jKIux6P

[FMP/ Foundation for Media Professionals @mediatrack_in]

A big win in the Supreme Court that creates more transparency in democracy. A bench of the apex court agreed with our petition (drafted and argued by our lawyers at @internetfreedom) that all orders regarding Internet suspension should be published.

[In Court @IFFinCourt]

#BigWin
Supreme Court observes that Review Committee orders pertaining to internet shutdowns should be published. This took place in an Application filed by @mediatrack_in seeking compliance with Foundation of Media Professionals v. UT of J&K! 1/6

[In Court @IFFinCourt]

#BigWin
Supreme Court observes that Review Committee orders pertaining to internet shutdowns should be published. This took place in an Application filed by @mediatrack_in seeking compliance with Foundation of Media Professionals v. UT of J&K! 1/6

[Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom]

At present, the Supreme Court is in the process of hearing pleas seeking guidelines for search and seizure of digital devices. IFF is providing legal assistance to @mediatrack_in in one of the petitions. 3/5

[Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom]

Along with the right against self-incrimination as upheld by the Delhi High Court, our petition also highlights the serious threat to the Right to Privacy that is posed by the unregulated search and seizure of digital devices. We will keep you updated on what happens next! 5/5

[Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom]

On the last date of hearing, the Supreme Court directed the Union to adhere to procedures in the 2020 CBI Manual for search & seizure of digital devices. The Petitioners have also submitted draft interim guidelines for consideration. Matter is now listed for February 6. 4/5

[Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom]

Recently, the Delhi High Court held that no person can be coerced to reveal or disclose their passwords during an investigation against them, upholding their constitutionally guaranteed protection against self-incrimination. 1/5
https://t.co/C0sUfRc4y7

[Nitin Sethi @nit_set]

We at rhe Foundation for Media Professionals @mediatrack_in along with @internetfreedom have suggested to SC interim guidelines for govt authorities to follow when seizing journalists' devices and data. Court has ordered Centre to formulate guidelines by December 14.

[FMP/ Foundation for Media Professionals @mediatrack_in]

The ASG told the court that the government has formed a committee to frame guidelines following their directions on the last date of hearing.

(FMP petitioned the SC last year seeking guidelines for the search and siezure of journalists devices by enforcement agencies)

[FMP/ Foundation for Media Professionals @mediatrack_in]

The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to come up with guidelines on seizure of journalists devices by 14 December in our petition on the same.
Here are the interim guidelines that we’ve (FMP+@internetfreedom) pitched to the SC.

[FMP/ Foundation for Media Professionals @mediatrack_in]

A very big congratulations to our (FMP’s) vice-president and ace investigative reporter @sharadv12 who jointly won the “Journalist of the Year” at the Red Ink Awards with.

Our best to all the winners, nominees and to all the unsung journalists out there doing their best.

[Mumbai Press Club @mumbaipressclub]

A total of 31 journalists from across the country were honoured with RedInk Awards in various categories, including political writing, environment, healthcare, and business. Congratulations to all the winners!
#RedInkAwards2023

[Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom]

Today Sr. Adv. Siddharth Aggarwal represented FMP, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines. The Court, led by Justices S.K. Kaul & Sudhanshu Dhulia, acknowledged the gravity of the matter & directed the Union of India to contemplate the issue before a Dec 6 hearing. 3/6

[Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) @internetfreedom]

In Oct 2022, @mediatrack_in urged the Supreme Court to address the absence of regulations on law enforcement's search & seizure of digital devices. Today, the Court directed the Union Government to consider laying down essential guidelines. 1/6

https://t.co/GWIEhprhFS

[Live Law @LiveLawIndia]

ASG SV Raju: Media has rights, but they are not above the law.

Senior Advocate Siddharth Agarwal: We only want the law to be laid down.

#SupremeCourtofIndia #DigitalPrivacy

[FMP/ Foundation for Media Professionals @mediatrack_in]

Based on our PIL on the search & seizure of digital devices of journalists, prepared by our lawyers at @internetfreedom, the Supreme Court has passed an important order asking the state to revert with its suggestions.

“State cannot be run through its agencies…”

[Live Law @LiveLawIndia]

Justice Kaul pronounces order -

"...There has to be a balancing of interests and better guidelines need to be in place to protect media professionals. We would like ASG to work on this and come back on this issue...In view of the aspect that privacy is held to be a fundamental right.

Adjourns hearing until December 6.

#SupremeCourtofIndia #DigitalPrivacy

[FMP/ Foundation for Media Professionals @mediatrack_in]

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[FMP/ Foundation for Media Professionals @mediatrack_in]

Here's the video of the quick-response webinar the FMP held on digital rights and safety for journalists on 6 October.
There's tips and tools that you can use.

https://t.co/OPgc6hafI7