Author: Akanksha Nagar

BREAKING: DPDP rules will soon be released for public feedback, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

MeitY's draft data protection rules, released for consultation on January 3, propose a phased implementation, starting with DPB-related provisions.

During a media interaction, the Minister of I&B, Railways, and MeitY, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said that the process of releasing the DPDP rules is in the advanced stage and will soon be placed for the public and stakeholder consideration.

Urban viewers to rely on social media, TV for Paris 2024 Olympics

Interest for IOC deals is also expected from Qatar, which wants to host the 2036 Olympics in Doha, and Saudi Arabia, which now has a 12-year deal to host the Esport Olympic Games.

The latest data from YouGov claims that only one in ten (11%) urban Indians intend to catch the action live in Paris at an Olympic venue.

Department of Posts releases beta version of DIGIPIN for feedback

The advent of DIGIPIN will mark a revolutionary step in India’s journey towards digital transformation by bridging the crucial gap between physical locations and their digital representation.

The standardised, geo-coded addressing system Digital Postal Index Number -DIGIPIN, ensures simplified addressing solutions for citizen-centric delivery of public and private services.

TRAI extends deadline inviting feedback on norm for transferring ownership of machine-to-machine SIMs

The terrestrially transmitted channels can be carried to multiple DPO networks simultaneously for re-transmission. Considering these developments, it is essential to establish an enabling framework to ensure that service providers can fully leverage technological advancements.

The provision to transfer SIM ownership is available for consumers but there are no such norms in the case of machine-to-machine. The last date for receiving written comments on the issues raised in the consultation paper from stakeholders is now fixed for August 19 for written comments and September 2 for the counter comments.

‘Self-declaration certificate’ stir making industry re-evaluate current workflow systems: Andy Gilroy of Peach

"There needs to be a level playing field with accountability for what is contained within advertising content," says Andy Gilroy, VP - APAC, Peach.

The ‘self-declaration certificate’ mandate has pushed the advertising industry work on its decade-old redundant creative asset management- an area where Peach has the expertise and is helping advertisers navigate through it. The VP – APAC, Gilroy, talks about the platform’s offerings and how the SDC mechanism can be made more effective in curbing misleading advertisements.

Google renews Australian ‘News Media Bargaining Code’ deals with publishers; can cancel after a year

By launching stores in India, Google aims to replicate Apple's retail strategy

In 2021, Australia passed a law mandating digital platforms to pay local media outlets and publishers to link their content to news feeds or search results. The search giant now has confirmed signing deals with publishers including Times News Group and Solstice Media.

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EXCLUSIVE: Film exhibitors demand expanding lower tax slab, revision of regulatory framework

The industry has proposed a streamlined approach with a single-window clearance for multiplex operations, emphasising that audits should not be a prerequisite for obtaining licenses. (Representative image by Jeremy Yap via Unsplash)

Amid heightened competition from OTTs, cinema exhibitors recommended proactive policy initiatives aimed at boosting the industry at a consultation meeting with the Minister of I&B, Railways, and MeitY, Ashwini Vaishnaw. Animation and VFX sector pushed for a content reservation policy for kids’ content; gaming industry urged establishing premium institutes.

BREAKING: Stakeholders meet MIB over SDC; seek clear definitions of food and health sectors

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

The stakeholders sought clear definitions of the food and health products. Additionally, the stakeholders suggested that the onus on advertisers to submit SDCs to agencies and publishers should not be made mandatory.