A video clip of Jerry Seinfeld’s cameo in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction has over 1.4 million views on YouTube. A confused and terrified Seinfeld takes aim and fails, while Samuel L Jackson and John Travolta stand side by side pointing their guns at the comedian as the show’s recognizable theme song plays. The clip isn’tRead more
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Recently, the Indian government integrated its homegrown AI language tool –Bhashini with ChatGPT. So, we decided to do it too. This month’s introductory opener is brought to you by internet’s most popular AI chatbot! “Welcome to the latest issue of our tech policy newsletter! This edition explores budget takeaways for tech, online gaming regulation, theRead more
“I just feel like the whole session was rushed…. there was no back lighting, or emotional direction” That’s television’s David Rose (from Schitt’s Creek), on not being able to choose the picture on his driver’s license. Rushed and inadequate is also what some people have called the new digital personal data protection bill. But isRead more
The festive season is upon us, and the government has gifted us tech policy consultations aplenty! In this edition, we take a look at what is happening in telecom, e-commerce, healthtech and online gaming. While some of these developments might be onto something, others feel like the notorious urge to touch wet paint. Let’s getRead more
Milton Friedman said, “One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results”. In this edition, we discuss the proposed Digital India Act, spectrum allocation, and other evolving policy pieces on data, OTT apps, online content, gaming and competition. Let’s go! On the anvil: a digital lawRead more
Before we begin, we’re delighted to share that our data and cyber security, fintech, policy and regulation, sports and gaming, and technology and telecom practices have been awarded by the India Business Law Journal. One of our clients said, “Being an early-stage crypto startup, there are very few law firms who can help you navigateRead more
In this edition, we bring you the latest on cybersecurity, data privacy, crypto, online gaming and 5G. The uncertainty of CERT-In guidelines In April 2022, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released directions for prevention, response and reporting of cyber incidents (Directions), which will be effective from 26 June 2022. Recap: The Directions willRead more
In this edition, we bring you the tug of war between telecom and satellite operators for 5G spectrum. Also uncovering – Tamil Nadu’s data policy for good governance, the National Restaurants Association’s spat with Swiggy and Zomato, and more! 5G by the end of the year? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently releasedRead more
Hi there! Unpacking in this edition—ASCI guidelines for crypto ads, the central government’s plans for 5G and space communication, and then some. Let’s get to it! Industry demands space sector reforms, the government may deliver The Department of Space (DoS) is consulting key industry players on the draft of the Indian Space Policy 2022 (2022Read more
‘Help will always be given to those who petition for it’– The Karnataka High Court lifted the blanket ban on online gaming in the state, after the industry challenged the state’s power to impose such a ban. We also have some news for our readers who want to know if crypto is legal after theRead more