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India, with its extensive experience in building digital public infrastructure, is uniquely positioned to lead the Global South in shaping inclusive and equitable AI frameworks. The panel recommended leveraging existing mechanisms and fostering multilateral collaboration to enable India to influence international open-source AI governance, in order to address its socio-economic and security priorities.
This report examines India's data breach trends, fiduciary behavior, and compliance gaps under the DPDP Act, 2023, featuring case studies and insights to enhance privacy and security standards.
The 2021 IT Rules require significant social media intermediaries (SSMIs) to publish monthly compliance reports on content moderation. This report evaluates their adherence, noting inconsistencies in transparency and suggesting modifications to improve it.
The transitioning from the light-touch IT Act framework to the DPDP Act will require significant adjustments on the part of online gaming companies.
The Indian gaming sector continues to grow at a rapid rate and has surpassed 400 million gamers and thousands of games. The young demographic profile of consumers of gaming in the country warrants a robust framework that ensures overall consumer interest.
On May 30, 2024, the RBI introduced a self-regulatory framework for the Fintech sector, enabling Fintech entities to form and join Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs). Aimed at enhancing compliance and standardization, this framework highlights the RBI's approach to governing innovation in India’s financial landscape.
Our recommendations aim to refine the proposed Digital Competition Bill (Draft DCB), balancing the need for regulation with the imperative to nurture India’s burgeoning digital sectors. We believe that a well-structured digital competition law will be pivotal in achieving the government’s vision of a trillion-dollar digital economy.
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India, with its extensive experience in building digital public infrastructure, is uniquely positioned to lead the Global South in shaping inclusive and equitable AI frameworks. The panel recommended leveraging existing mechanisms and fostering multilateral collaboration to enable India to influence international open-source AI governance, in order to address its socio-economic and security priorities.
A critical determinant of the disruption and competition that Indian digital markets face over the next decade will be how, and when, nascent digital sectors like AI and Web 3.0 are regulated.
On May 30, 2024, the RBI introduced a self-regulatory framework for the Fintech sector, enabling Fintech entities to form and join Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs). Aimed at enhancing compliance and standardization, this framework highlights the RBI's approach to governing innovation in India’s financial landscape.
While AI development certainly merits closer scrutiny, Indian policymakers need to comprehensively consider all factors at play.
There is no doubt that there remains a gap in the regulation of upcoming Web3 technologies, along with the metaverse. In such an environment, Indian courts will be expected to evolve regulation through judicial precedent in a gradual piecemeal manner, by applying existing legal principles
It takes the focus away from a comprehensive understanding of the issue
Unconstitutionality, massive adverse economic impact, loss of jobs and investor confidence are enough reasons to rethink the recommendation of the GST on the contest entry amount
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The dark web, accessed via special software, enables anonymous activities, including trading stolen data. In India, stolen Aadhar details, credit card info, and telecom user data have been sold, impacting millions.
A dedicated federal cybercrime investigation agency with nationwide jurisdiction, specialized expertise, and global collaboration capabilities is essential to protect the nation’s core systems. Inspired by global best practices, such an agency would not only enhance India’s cybersecurity but also act as a powerful deterrent to future attacks.
India, with its extensive experience in building digital public infrastructure, is uniquely positioned to lead the Global South in shaping inclusive and equitable AI frameworks. The panel recommended leveraging existing mechanisms and fostering multilateral collaboration to enable India to influence international open-source AI governance, in order to address its socio-economic and security priorities.
The 'Right to Repair' movement is reshaping consumer rights by pushing for laws that support independent device repairs. Recent changes, including Apple’s shift to allow spare part sales, aim to give consumers more repair choices, reduce e-waste, and promote sustainable product use.
A complete overhaul of national security, defence and economic priorities may be necessary to keep up with aerial technology developments and automation
On May 30, 2024, the RBI introduced a self-regulatory framework for the Fintech sector, enabling Fintech entities to form and join Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs). Aimed at enhancing compliance and standardization, this framework highlights the RBI's approach to governing innovation in India’s financial landscape.
The Committee on Digital Competition Law has proposed a dedicated Digital Competition Bill, 2024, to regulate systemically significant digital enterprises. It emphasizes data fairness, anti-competitive practices, and agile regulation, with enforcement led by the Competition Commission of India.
If technology is inherently dangerous, what makes AI so different?
