FSMI Statement on Arogya Setu App
The Free Software Movement of India expresses deep concern over sections of the Ministry of Home Affairs order dated May 1 with regard to the Aarogya Setu app. The order mandates 100% use of the app in containment zones and the use of the app in all workplaces where restrictions are being eased. The app which was initially voluntary has now been made mandatory despite concerns of both efficiency and privacy.
The key problem with the app is
👁🗨 It can be used for surveillance not just for Covid-19 tracking but also for all other activities a citizen can do: who she/he meets, where a person goes, and what meetings that they participate in.
⚠️ This app is under the Ministry of Home Affairs and not Ministry of Health and Family Welfare gives it an added cause for concern.
🗑 There should be the provision that once the Covid-19 emergency is over, the data should be deleted and not kept with the government
Download softcopy here
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The Free Software Movement of India expresses deep concern over sections of the Ministry of Home Affairs order dated May 1 with regard to the Aarogya Setu app. The order mandates 100% use of the app in containment zones and the use of the app in all workplaces where restrictions are being eased. The app which was initially voluntary has now been made mandatory despite concerns of both efficiency and privacy.
The key problem with the app is
👁🗨 It can be used for surveillance not just for Covid-19 tracking but also for all other activities a citizen can do: who she/he meets, where a person goes, and what meetings that they participate in.
⚠️ This app is under the Ministry of Home Affairs and not Ministry of Health and Family Welfare gives it an added cause for concern.
🗑 There should be the provision that once the Covid-19 emergency is over, the data should be deleted and not kept with the government
Download softcopy here
Follow @fsmi_in to get regular updates on activities and campaigns from Free Software Movement of India.
The 'Nextcloud Talk' high performance back-end is now #FreeSoftware!
The upcoming Talk 9 introduces:
🚚drag files to chat to share
🖼️view & edit files in chat/call
🎞️grid view for more people in a call
🚀better performance
https://nextcloud.com/blog/open-sourcing-talk-back-end-rc-of-talk-9-brings-lots-of-improvements/
The upcoming Talk 9 introduces:
🚚drag files to chat to share
🖼️view & edit files in chat/call
🎞️grid view for more people in a call
🚀better performance
https://nextcloud.com/blog/open-sourcing-talk-back-end-rc-of-talk-9-brings-lots-of-improvements/
Nextcloud
Talk 9 brings grid view, file editing, open sources Talk back-end - Nextcloud
Today we announce the improvements coming in Nextcloud Talk 9. This includes the introduction of a grid view, easy sharing of files with drag and drop and build in viewing and editing of files and documents that will help teams be more productive. The Talk…
Forwarded from FSFTN
Why #FreeSoftware is better that #OpenSource ?
Open source is a Development Methodology. "Free Software is a Social Movement.”
For the Open Source Movement, Non-Free Software is a sub-optimal solution.
For the Free Software Movement, Non-Free Software is a Social Problem and Free Software is the Solution
#FSFTN
https://www.facebook.com/fsftn/posts/3559711307389523
Open source is a Development Methodology. "Free Software is a Social Movement.”
For the Open Source Movement, Non-Free Software is a sub-optimal solution.
For the Free Software Movement, Non-Free Software is a Social Problem and Free Software is the Solution
#FSFTN
https://www.facebook.com/fsftn/posts/3559711307389523
Forwarded from స్వేచ్ఛ తెలంగాణ | Swecha Telangana
Join Swecha Public Talks series, with the upcoming talk on The Real Story of Arogya Setu App
by
Srinivas Kodali, Researcher at Free Software Movement of India, who is working on Data, Internet, e-Governance and RTI.
📺 Watch it live at live.swecha.org
⏰ 6.30PM(IST), May 29 2020.
🎞 [This talk will be recorded and shared on Swecha PeerTube&YouTube channels, later]
🔊 Spread the word on Fediverse
by
Srinivas Kodali, Researcher at Free Software Movement of India, who is working on Data, Internet, e-Governance and RTI.
📺 Watch it live at live.swecha.org
⏰ 6.30PM(IST), May 29 2020.
🎞 [This talk will be recorded and shared on Swecha PeerTube&YouTube channels, later]
🔊 Spread the word on Fediverse
1st July, 2020 is fast approaching and we are excited to start our Remote Internships 2020 journey with you all.
Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions you have been asking.
If your questions are not yet answered. Please reach us.
https://Internships.fsmi.in
Follow @fsmi_in on Telegram to follow updates from Free Software Movement of India.
#code4change #remoteinternships #fsmi
Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions you have been asking.
If your questions are not yet answered. Please reach us.
https://Internships.fsmi.in
Follow @fsmi_in on Telegram to follow updates from Free Software Movement of India.
#code4change #remoteinternships #fsmi
You can choose to learn Python, JavaScript, Rust or Elixir in training as part of Remote Internships.
To know more, visit
https://Internships.fsmi.in
Follow @fsmi_in on Telegram to follow updates from Free Software Movement of India.
#code4change #remoteinternships #fsmi
To know more, visit
https://Internships.fsmi.in
Follow @fsmi_in on Telegram to follow updates from Free Software Movement of India.
#code4change #remoteinternships #fsmi
Some information about Thunderbird 78's OpenPGP feature - especially good to read if you are an Enigmail user on version 68!
https://blog.thunderbird.net/2020/09/openpgp-in-thunderbird-78/
https://blog.thunderbird.net/2020/09/openpgp-in-thunderbird-78/
The Thunderbird Blog
OpenPGP in Thunderbird 78 - The Thunderbird Blog
Updating to Thunderbird 78 from 68 Soon the Thunderbird automatic update system will start to deliver the new Thunderbird 78 to current users of the previous release, Thunderbird 68. This blog post is intended to share with you details about our OpenPGP support…
FSMI, SFLC.in & IFF strongly condemn the internet shutdowns imposed by central and state government authorities to suppress the peaceful farmers’ protests at the borders of Delhi. Internet Shutdowns violate our fundamental right to free speech. They serve only to suppress the truth and stifle protesters' and journalists' voices.
We call upon all the government authorities to respect the fundamental rights to freedom of speech and expression and peaceful protest guaranteed by the Constitution of India and demand that the Internet services must be immediately restored forthright.
We invite you to sign the following statement and be a part of the campaign to stop these internet shutdowns :
https://struggles.in/MobilisationCampaign/StopInternetShutdowns/
We call upon all the government authorities to respect the fundamental rights to freedom of speech and expression and peaceful protest guaranteed by the Constitution of India and demand that the Internet services must be immediately restored forthright.
We invite you to sign the following statement and be a part of the campaign to stop these internet shutdowns :
https://struggles.in/MobilisationCampaign/StopInternetShutdowns/
Struggles.in
Struggles.in | STOP THE INTERNET SHUTDOWNS TO SUPPRESS FARMERS’ PROTESTS IN INDIA