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“Hey there, in this edition of the Tech Ticker, we’re trying out something new. We’re sharing our take on some of the biggest tech policy developments of the month – on data protection law, cryptocurrency and the FAQs on the IT Rules. Hope you like it, let’s go!” Data protection in action  It’s happened! Almost two years after itsRead more

Hi there! In this edition, we are trying to pry open some answers on the government’s tightening hold on social media companies, if the PDP Bill only covers ‘personal data’, and the growing conflict on the proposed e-commerce rules. Read on for more on all this, and then some.  Digital media, online content and intermediary liability   We are delighted to share that we worked with the Data Security CouncilRead more

Hi there! In this edition, we unpack the debate over India’s data protection law, RBI’s Account Aggregator framework, Karnataka’s move to ban online gambling, and more. Let’s get to it! Data and privacy   We are delighted to share that we worked with NASSCOM on a study to understand the impact of the decision of Europe’s top court, the CJEU,Read more

Hi there! This month’s Tech Ticker brings you the buzz from Parliament, the proposed amendments to the IT Act, NPCI’s e-RUPI and then some. Let’s get ticking! Parliament watch  Loktantrik Janata Dal MP, Mr. MV Shreyams Kumar and Communist Party of India MP, Mr. Binoy Viswam moved motions to annul the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code)Read more

Hi there! A list of dos and don’ts for e-commerce, doubts over the status of the PDP Bill, news about a crypto bill doing rounds (again!)- we’ve got it all covered for you in this edition of the Tech Ticker! Let’s get at it!  Parliament watch  Earlier this month, the legislative agenda (a tentative list of laws to be takenRead more

Hi everyone! As the industry is abuzz with the action around IT Rules, murmurs about the PDP Bill, crypto regulations and more, we bring you a glimpse of everything that’s keeping the tech-law and policy wonks busy. Digital media, online content and intermediary liability The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) gave Twitter ‘one last chance’Read more

Hello, dear reader. We hope you and your loved ones are safe and we hope this newsletter is a small distraction during these challenging times.  Here’s what’s new in the world of technology law and policy. Digital media, online content and intermediary liability April saw several developments on the new Information Technology (Intermediary Liability and DigitalRead more

Welcome to the latest edition of the tech ticker! This month, we have some insightful pieces around crypto, health-tech and esports for you, along with our usual programming on the Indian tech ecosystem. Let’s dive in! Image source: Stories by Freepik E-commerce and consumer affairs After two years of deliberation, an official and an intermediate draft later, another leaked draftRead more

Hi there, happy new year! Here’s kicking off 2021 with the latest in tech-law and policy developments, and then some! This being the first issue of the year, we’re also discussing key policy themes to look out for in 2021. So, bear with us for a slightly longer read, and let’s dive in. Spotlight TheRead more

Hello! Here is your monthly rundown of all things tech-law and policy from India and around the world.  Spotlight  India along with other countries acknowledged the importance and accompanying challenges of free flow of data at this year’s G20 leaders’ summit. The countries also promoted the G20 AI principles floated in 2019. The principles focused on countries committing to transparency and explainability, accountability, sustainableRead more