1. Preliminary Human microchip implants (“HMI”) are identifying integrated circuits[1] device or Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) transponders[2] encased in a silicate glass and implanted in human bodies. Such implants (also called subdermal implants) generally contain a unique identification number that can be connected to external databases, that may store a user’s personal identification, criminal records,Read more
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There seems to be an explosion of new data protection regulations across the South Asia region in recent years. Although these proposed laws[1] codify a common set of guiding principles, each law is in fact unique. Each of the regions in which these laws are proposed to be enacted has its own social dynamic, geo-politicalRead more
The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 was introduced in the Parliament of India on 10 December 2019, and referred to a Joint Committee. This legislation will require businesses to revamp their data-handling practices and embed privacy into their systems and operations. Our team has put together two documents to help organisations prepare for this forthcoming law andRead more
The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 (“Bill”) was introduced in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament) on 10 December 2019. Once enacted, this Bill will require a large number of companies (both Indian and foreign) to revamp their operational practices. This post provides an overview of the major practical concerns raised byRead more
This article traces how courts across India have interpreted some crucial concepts pertaining to Safe Harbour law in India. It is Part II in our series of articles which trace the evolution of Safe Harbour law in India. You can read Part I of this series here. To recap– in the on-line world, Safe HarbourRead more
On 08 July, 2019, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, minister for health and family welfare, science and technology and earth sciences[1] introduced the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019[2] (“Bill”) in the Indian Lok Sabha[3]. The Bill was referred to the standing committee on science and technology, environment and forests (“Standing Committee”). Comments to theRead more
The media & entertainment industry has witnessed a steady growth across the world. The recent trend of the use of the internet for media consumption has catalyzed this growth.[1] Today, many online media platforms or over-the-top platforms (OTT / OTT platforms) offer curated video content[2] suited to the needs and demands of individual consumers. TheRead more
Digital games qualify as ‘art’ and should allow the game developers the freedom of speech and expression. But, should players be permitted to engage in racist, sexist, or otherwise problematic speech, during tournaments that are sometimes broadcast to audiences around the world. Earlier, game developers had been lax in enforcing clear standards of behaviour forRead more
Unlike a pirate treasure chest, gaming loot boxes cannot be robbed. One needs to earn them – either by devoting in-game time or by spending real-world currency. But what happens if you spend 500 bucks buying a virtual loot box (anticipating to unlock a rare weapon), and all you get is a new t-shirt forRead more
1. Preliminary The Maharashtra government recently approved the construction of the world’s first Hyperloop between Pune and Mumbai. This mode of transportation is expected to cut the travel time between the two cities from 3.5 hours to under 35 minutes. This post: (i) presents the background of the project; and (ii) identifies policyRead more